PROTOTEC
Industrial 3D printing service provider offering additive manufacturing from prototypes to series production using multiple technologies (SLA, SLS, FDM, SLM) and materials.
- CEO / Founder
- Torsten Wolschendorf
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printing services (metal and plastic); Vacuum casting; Investment casting; Post-processing (polishing, grinding, painting); Engineering and design optimization; Distribution of Photocentric MSLA printers and materials
Technological Advantage
Proprietary expertise in optimizing designs for AM and selecting appropriate technologies/materials for specific applications, backed by a broad portfolio of processes (SLA, SLS, FDM, SLM) and materials.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times and costs for low-volume production by eliminating tooling expenses, offering flexible manufacturing with high dimensional accuracy and durable parts across diverse materials.
How They Differentiate
Offers a wider range of polymer and metal AM technologies (SLA, SLS, FDM, SLM) compared to metal-focused competitors like Rosswag, with over 25 years of service experience versus newer entrants.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial businesses in machinery, medical technology, automotive, and other sectors requiring prototypes, functional models, and small series parts.
Industry Verticals
Machinery; Medical Technology; Automotive; Industrial Applications
Competitors
Rosswag Engineering; SLM Solutions; Voxeljet AG
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
TOP 100 recognition in 2025, over 10 additive processes, over 70 materials, full-service provider in 3D printing
Major Milestones
Founded in 1995; Expanded into metal 3D printing (SLM) in 2019; Awarded TOP 100 Innovator seal in 2023; Partnership with Photocentric as official distributor in Germany
Notable Customers
Firms with complex component needs, unusual geometries, and new requirements (industrial sectors served)