Pankl Racing Systems
Provides additive manufacturing (AM) services and high-performance components for motorsports, aerospace, and luxury vehicles, using metal 3D printing to reduce lead times by up to 90% and costs by 80-90%.
- CEO / Founder
- Wolfgang Plasser
- Team Size
- 1001-5000
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $48M+
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- KNILL Group; Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark; Invest AG; Pierer Industrie AG; Ministerstvo Hospodárstva Slovenskej Republiky
Technology & Products
Key Products
Provides additive manufacturing (AM) services and high-performance components for motorsports, aerospace, and luxury vehicles, including engine and drivetrain systems and suspension parts, using metal 3D printing to reduce lead times by up to 90% and costs by 80-90%.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary metal powder development and optimization with partners like voestalpine Böhler Edelstahl, integrated with selective laser melting (SLM) processes for high-density, high-performance parts.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces production lead times by up to 90% and costs by 80-90% for custom components, enabling rapid prototyping and small-series production with lightweight, high-strength designs.
How They Differentiate
Offers a closed value chain from powder development to final inspection, with 10 dedicated metal AM machines and HIP capabilities, enabling 3x faster production cycles and 30% higher part density compared to standard SLM processes.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Racing car manufacturers, high-performance vehicle producers, aerospace firms
Industry Verticals
Motor Racing; Aerospace; Automotive
Competitors
BILSTEIN, Brembo S.p.A., Eibach Springs Inc.
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue €409.5M in FY 2023; 138 employees across 13 departments
Major Milestones
Founded in 1985; Invested heavily in metal 3D printing around 2014; Established PAMCC in 2018; Operates 10 metal AM machines and own HIP chamber
Notable Customers
KTM AG