priomold
On-demand SLS 3D printing service provider delivering laser-sintered plastic prototypes and low-volume production parts in 1-3 days from design, eliminating tooling costs while supporting complex geometries across 8 thermoplastic materials with 7 in-house post-processing methods.
- CEO / Founder
- Thomas Schönbucher, Moritz Zumdick
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
SLS 3D Printing Services (PA12, PA11, TPU materials with 8 variants; max build: 700×380×580mm); Fast Lane Express Service (1-3 days for parts <200×250×330mm); SLA Rapid Prototyping Services; Plastic Injection Molding (prototypes, small series; 500+ new tools annually); Rapid Tooling (high-speed aluminum injection molding tools); Post-Processing Services (media blasting, chemical smoothing, infiltration, mechanical processing, pad printing, painting, 2-component bonding); Design-for-Manufacturability (DFM) Analysis and Optimization; Quality Assurance & 3D Metrology (GOM ATOS scanner, initial sample tests, serial measurements, IMDS entries)
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
Integrated manufacturing platform (rapid tooling + injection molding + SLS) under one roof vs pure-play SLS online services. 1-3 day Fast Lane delivery beats standard injection molding timelines by 5-10x. Aerospace engineering expertise enables complex geometry optimization and cost reduction. 7 in-house post-processing methods eliminate outsourcing and iteration delays. Regional/local proximity advantage for European customers seeking supply chain resilience.
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
Balance sheet total €5M (2023); 65 employees with 5,000 m² production facility; revenue nearly doubled in two-year period (pre-2023 reporting); continuous machinery and technology investment ongoing; expanded to French market (2023)
Major Milestones
Founded 2015 by Thomas Schönbucher and Moritz Zumdick (both aerospace engineering background); Achieved ISO 9001 certification; Scaled to 65 employees and 5,000 m² facility; Launched Fast Lane express delivery service (1-3 days); France market entry (2023); Ongoing machinery modernization and capacity expansion
Notable Customers
LiEBAU orthopädietechnik GmbH