QiTech
German recycled plastic filament producer and 3D printer automation software company manufacturing shredders, extruders, and control systems for filament production from recycled plastics.
- CEO / Founder
- Milan von dem Bussche
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $56K
- Latest Round
- Undisclosed
- Key Investors
- Public Funding
Technology & Products
Key Products
JARVIS Mini Shredder; JARVIS Extruder; JARVIS Airpaths; JARVIS Winder; QiTech Control Software
Technological Advantage
Proprietary QiTech Control software features a multi-touch interface, EtherCAT industrial connectivity, and real-time production monitoring, offering a professional-grade alternative to hobbyist recycling setups.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables circular material loops by converting plastic waste and failed prints into usable filament, reducing material costs and environmental impact through a vertically integrated hardware and software ecosystem.
How They Differentiate
Differentiates through a vertically integrated 'ecosystem' approach (JARVIS) that includes proprietary industrial software and a complete hardware chain for lab-scale material circularity.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
3D printing facilities, research laboratories, and manufacturers seeking in-house filament production and material recycling solutions.
Industry Verticals
Additive Manufacturing; Research & Development; Education; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
3devo; Filabot; ReDeTec
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Winner of the Formnext Start-up Challenge 2023; Winner of the Hessian Founder Award 2022; Spin-off from TU Darmstadt
Major Milestones
Spin-off of QiTech Automation GmbH (Dec 2025); Sold 20% of company (Feb 2026); Launched public KPI dashboard (Feb 2026); EPLAN partnership (Mar 2026); Quadrupling of share capital; Formnext 2025 presentation
Notable Customers
IPH (Institut für Integrierte Produktion Hannover gGmbH)