Plasmics
An Austrian company developing AI-enhanced, multi-material 3D printing systems combining induction-heated nozzle technology, actively heated chambers, and computer vision for decentralized manufacturing of industrial and medical applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Konrad Schreiner
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $2.34M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- EASME - EU Executive Agency for SMEs, INiTS Universitäres Gründerservice
Technology & Products
Key Products
["DeltaS - State-of-the-art FDM 3D printer with actively heated chamber and multi-material capabilities","INo Trident - World's first commercially available induction-heated hotend for 3D printing","FourRunner - Innovative 4-gear extruder compatible with most FDM 3D printers","Feetneeds - AI-powered custom orthopedic insole printing solution","Complete 3D Printing System - Integrated platform combining hardware, AI software, and quality monitoring"]
Technological Advantage
Breakthrough INo (Induction Nozzle) technology uses a modulated magnetic field to convert energy into heat, enabling faster heat-up and cool-down than conventional resistance-heated nozzles. Hardened tool steel nozzle specifically developed for plastic extrusion tooling, multi-material support unlocks composites and technical polymers, and decentralized production model enables on-demand manufacturing anywhere from remote workshops to global supply chains
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables decentralized, on-demand manufacturing with precision and consistency through breakthrough induction-heated hotend technology (4-second heat-up to 250°C, up to 500°C max), actively heated chamber, integrated computer vision for real-time anomaly detection and automatic correction, and multi-material support for advanced polymers and composites
How They Differentiate
World's first commercially available induction-heated nozzle system (INo Trident) achieving 4-second heat-up to 250°C with temperatures up to 500°C using modulated magnetic fields, combined with actively heated chamber, dense sensor network for environmental stability, and integrated computer vision with machine learning for real-time layer monitoring and automatic anomaly correction
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers (machinery, automotive, aerospace), medical/orthopedic device manufacturers, podiatrists and orthopedists, contract manufacturing companies, and decentralized production facilities
Industry Verticals
["Medical Devices & Orthopedics","Industrial Manufacturing","Automotive","Aerospace","Contract Manufacturing","Podiatry & Healthcare"]
Competitors
Stratasys; HP; Zortrax
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Expanded to 21 employees, established partnerships with voestalpine, iFactory3D, Oz Robotics, and Filament2Print; products available through direct sales and distribution partners; Feetneeds solution targeting orthopedic insoles market (valued at $3.36B globally in 2022)
Major Milestones
["Founded in 2018 by Konrad Schreiner in Vienna, Austria","INo Trident induction-heated nozzle recognized by CNC Kitchen as impressive 3D printing technology at Formnext 2022","Kickstarter campaign for INo Trident reached 120% funding (€20,744 raised, goal €17,500) in October 2022","Delta S 3D printer with actively heated chamber launched in October 2023","Strategic partnership with iFactory3D announced in November 2023 for orthopedic insoles production","US Patent No. 12,076,925 granted on September 3, 2024 for modular 3D printing device","Partnership with voestalpine presented at Austrian 3D-Printing Forum in December 2023","Distribution partnerships established with Oz Robotics and Filament2Print","Feetneeds AI-powered custom insole solution featured in industry interviews (April 2024, April 2025)"]
Notable Customers
voestalpine; iFactory3D; Oz Robotics; Filament2Print; Orthopaedic companies and podiatrists (via Feetneeds platform)