priomold
German rapid-manufacturing specialist for plastic injection-molded prototypes and low-volume series via in-house aluminum rapid tooling (500+ tools/year, prototypes in ~2 days); industrial SLS 3D printing now delivered primarily by sister company prioadd GmbH (spun out of priomold's AM unit), with continued co-location and process collaboration in Schömberg.
- CEO / Founder
- Thomas Schönbucher, Moritz Zumdick
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Core (priomold): Prototype injection molding; low-volume injection moulding (up to ~100,000 parts); rapid tooling / aluminum molds (500+ new tools/year); insert/outsert & multi-component moulding; engineering/DFM for injection molding; ISO 9001 QA & in-house metrology (GOM ATOS). SLS AM (now primarily prioadd GmbH sister spin-off): 8 thermoplastics, max ~700×380×580 mm, Fast Lane 1–3 days for smaller builds, multi-step post-processing; hybrid process advice still offered across both entities.
Technological Advantage
Uses commercial (non-proprietary) SLS equipment; competitive moat is operational excellence rather than technology patents. VERIFIED advantages: 1-3 day Fast Lane delivery (5-10x faster than traditional tooling); 8 material options for property matching; 7 in-house post-processing methods; ISO 9001 certified; in-house GOM ATOS 3D quality verification. DEFENSIBLE: proprietary Fast Lane process optimization and aerospace-grade DFM expertise for complex geometry design. REPLICABLE: standard SLS post-processing techniques and DFM analysis methodology. Primary moat: operational efficiency, regional supply chain proximity, and integrated services platform (switching cost).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Accelerates product development from weeks to 1-3 days (Fast Lane service); eliminates €5K-€25K injection molding tooling investments for small batches and complex geometries; provides comprehensive in-house post-processing and ISO 9001-certified quality assurance with GOM ATOS 3D metrology, reducing iteration cycles and scrap rates.
How They Differentiate
Speed-focused injection molding with in-house aluminum rapid tooling (500+ tools/year) vs pure mold shops or pure-play online AM. Short prototype lead times; aerospace-trained founders for DFM. SLS complexity handled via specialized sister prioadd GmbH rather than as secondary add-on. Regional German production for European supply-chain proximity.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Product development teams, OEMs, and manufacturers requiring rapid prototyping and small-batch production of plastic components; industries include automotive, aerospace, medical device, electronics, and industrial equipment
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Aerospace & Defense; Medical Technology; Electrical & Electronic Engineering; Mechanical & Plant Engineering; Architecture & Construction; Consumer Goods; Furniture Industry
Competitors
Shapeways (online-first SLS service provider with European operations); Regional European SLS/additive manufacturing service providers (country-specific competitors); Traditional plastic injection molding suppliers (indirect competition for small-batch economics)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Over 90 employees with 5,000 m² production facility (company website); ~500 new tools/year; continuous machinery modernization; France market expansion (2023); AM division spun into independent prioadd GmbH (registry Nov 2025; operational MD since Jan 2026); new authorized signatories Sandra Kraiss and Patrick Prokopp (Jan 2026). Historical: balance sheet total ~€5M (2023); earlier headcount ~65.
Major Milestones
Founded 2015 by Thomas Schönbucher and Moritz Zumdick (aerospace engineering); ISO 9001 via TÜV Süd since 2019; scaled to 5,000 m² and 90+ employees; Fast Lane 1–3 day express; France market entry (2023); prioadd GmbH spun out of priomold AM division (Handelsregister HRB 802579 Nov 2025; Felix Parsch MD from Jan 2026; public Formnext 2025; press 2026-04-17); new Prokuristen Sandra Kraiss & Patrick Prokopp (Jan 2026); Formnext 2026 exhibitor (Hall 12.0 B79)
Notable Customers
LiEBAU orthopädietechnik GmbH