Precitec
Develops laser processing heads and systems for high-precision wire- and powder-based laser metal deposition (DED) in 3D printing and repair.
- CEO / Founder
- Thilo Wersborg
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- $225,000
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- European Union; German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
Technology & Products
Key Products
CoaxPrinter; VarioCladder YC52; Laser processing heads; Layer height monitoring systems
Technological Advantage
Market-leading precision in laser processing heads combined with integrated metrology for real-time layer height monitoring during the DED process.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables precise layer deposition and complex metal structures with superior efficiency and sustainability compared to traditional powder methods through advanced wire-fed laser cladding.
How They Differentiate
Specializes in the high-precision optics and monitoring components of the DED value chain, specifically optimizing wire-based AM for industrial efficiency and cost savings.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers requiring high-precision metal deposition for aerospace, e-mobility, and structural repairs.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense; Automotive; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
Trumpf; Coherent; IPG Photonics
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Average annual sales growth of 17%; 600+ employees worldwide; 22 global locations; 17% organic growth rate across all business units
Major Milestones
1976: Company founded; 2005: Thilo Wersborg joins the company; 2010: Thilo Wersborg appointed CEO; 202x: Majority acquisition of Enovasense for coating metrology; 2025: Successful exhibition at LASER World of PHOTONICS; 2026: Confirmed exhibitor for TCT Asia
Notable Customers
DMG MORI; Ponticon; KUKA; Reis Robotics; Enovasense