Porsche
Porsche utilizes additive manufacturing to produce high-performance, lightweight, and topology-optimized components for its high-performance sports cars and classic models.
- CEO / Founder
- Oliver Blume
- Team Size
- 1001-5000
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Publicly Traded
- Latest Round
- IPO
- Key Investors
- Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Volkswagen AG, Qatar Investment Authority, Norges Bank Investment Management
Technology & Products
Key Products
["3D printed pistons for the 911 GT2 RS","Complete housing for an electric drive unit","Customized 3D-printed bodyform full-bucket seats","On-demand spare parts for Porsche Classic models"]
Technological Advantage
The technology enables rapid prototyping, reduces development time, and allows for the creation of performance-optimized parts that are lighter and more durable. It also opens new business models for vehicle customization and classic car part restoration.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
To create components with complex geometries that are lighter and stronger than conventionally manufactured parts, leading to increased engine power, improved efficiency, and on-demand parts production.
How They Differentiate
While many automotive OEMs use 3D printing for prototyping, Porsche is a leader in applying it to critical, load-bearing production parts for high-performance engines and drivetrains, pushing the boundaries of vehicle performance and efficiency.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
High-performance Porsche model owners, motorsport teams, and customers seeking vehicle customization or classic car spare parts.
Industry Verticals
["Automotive","Motorsport"]
Competitors
BMW; General Motors (GM); Mercedes-Benz (AMG)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
In the 2023 fiscal year, Porsche AG's Group sales revenue amounted to €40.5 billion, with 320,221 vehicles delivered to customers worldwide.
Major Milestones
["2018: Began 3D printing rare spare parts for classic cars.","2020: Successfully produced and tested 3D-printed pistons for the 911 GT2 RS, resulting in a 30 hp power increase and improved efficiency.","2020: Developed a fully 3D-printed housing for an electric drive unit, which was 10% lighter and more compact than a conventionally cast part.","2021: Made a strategic investment in industrial 3D printing specialist INTAMSYS to explore applications with high-performance plastics."]