Paul Auer
German precision pneumatic shot blasting system manufacturer with 75+ years experience and 9,000+ systems sold worldwide, providing surface finishing, powder removal, and support-structure blasting solutions for AM post-processing across aerospace, automotive, and medical industries.
- CEO / Founder
- Frank Schächer
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
Hand blast cabinets (PS, ST, J, K, N series) for AM part finishing; Satellite blasting plants; Continuous shot blasting machines (roller conveyor, wire belt); Overhead conveyor machines; Rotary table machines; Hanger conveyor machines; ASP dust extraction systems; Blasting media supply; Proprietary AUER-Impulsdruckverfahren high-performance pressure blasting systems; In-house Technical Center for customer blasting trials
Technological Advantage
Proprietary pneumatic pressure blasting process (Impulsdruckverfahren) delivering controlled, repeatable surface treatment on complex AM geometries; ISO 9001 certified since 1997; in-house Technical Center enables rapid customer-specific process development and qualification.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Precision pneumatic blasting systems enabling surface finishing, powder removal, and support-structure cleaning for metal and polymer AM parts — backed by 75+ years of German engineering expertise and 9,000+ systems delivered worldwide.
How They Differentiate
Premium precision pneumatic blasting with 75+ years heritage and ISO 9001 quality certification; proprietary Impulsdruckverfahren method provides controlled pressure profiles ideal for AM part surfaces; specialist SME with deep application engineering vs. large automated post-processing platforms.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Tool manufacturing, aerospace, medical technology, automotive, mechanical/plant engineering, metal processing, and coating technology companies needing precision surface treatment for AM and traditionally manufactured parts.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense; Medical Technology; Automotive; Tool Manufacturing; Mechanical Engineering; Metal Processing; Coating Technology; Additive Manufacturing Post-Processing
Competitors
Rösler Oberflächentechnik / AM Solutions (Germany); Guyson International (UK/USA); Wheelabrator Group
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
9,000+ blasting systems sold worldwide since 1947; ISO 9001 certified since 1997; Formnext 2025 exhibitor signaling AM market entry.
Major Milestones
1947: Founded in Mannheim, Germany; 1997: ISO 9001 certification achieved; 1997: Patent DE19734939A1 filed; 60+ years manufacturing standard blasting cabins; 9,000+ blasting systems delivered worldwide; 2025: Formnext exhibitor (signal of AM market expansion)