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Quantica

HardwareBerlin, GermanyFounded 2016· One of 1708 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Quantica provides advanced inkjet systems for high-viscosity material printing along with application development services. Their solutions enable scalable, automated digital manufacturing for diverse industrial applications.

CEO / Founder
Stefan Hollaender
Team Size
51-200
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$21.3M
Latest Round
Series A
Key Investors
West Hill Capital; Big Bang Angels; byFounders; Scale Capital

Technology & Products

Key Products

["Multi-dimensional printers for high-viscosity and functional materials"]

Technological Advantage

Innovative, scalable systems that transform additive manufacturing through high-performance digital processes.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Provides advanced digital manufacturing solutions that offer scalable and automated systems for high-viscosity and functional materials, enabling improved productivity and innovation in industrial applications.

How They Differentiate

Focus on high-viscosity material printing and multi-material capabilities, setting it apart from traditional additive manufacturing systems.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Industries requiring high-viscosity material printing solutions

Industry Verticals

["Dental","Healthcare","Electronics","Research and Development"]

Competitors

Stratasys; Roboze; Fortify

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Not publicly specified

Major Milestones

["Increased Series A funding to fuel strategic growth"]

Notable Customers

Fraunhofer IPA; Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT); Three of the top four automotive companies; A globally recognized aerospace leader; Leaders in displays, semiconductors, and e-motor technologies; Global leaders in consumer electronics, automotive, and aerospace

Why this company matters

Quantica, based in Berlin, Germany, occupies a distinctive position in polymer additive manufacturing by focusing on inkjet technology capable of jetting high-viscosity materials. While most material jetting systems are limited to low-viscosity photopolymers, Quantica's approach targets functional and engineering-grade materials, addressing a gap in scalable digital production for industries that require durable, multi-material parts.

The company's core technology is a proprietary inkjet printhead and fluid handling system designed to handle viscosities far beyond conventional MJT limits. This enables printing of multiple materials in a single build, combining properties such as rigidity, flexibility, and color within one part. Quantica also offers application development services to help customers qualify new materials and processes for production.

Quantica serves the dental, healthcare, electronics, and R&D sectors. Named customers include Fraunhofer IPA and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), along with several top automotive companies, a global aerospace leader, and leaders in displays, semiconductors, and e-motor technologies. These relationships suggest traction in prototyping and pilot production for high-performance polymer parts.

The company's competitive moat lies in its high-viscosity inkjet IP and multi-material capability, differentiating it from Stratasys, Roboze, and Fortify. Key partnerships with ALTANA Cubic Ink, Xaar, and ELANTAS strengthen its materials ecosystem. A key open question is whether Quantica can scale from R&D and pilot lines to high-volume production across regulated industries like aerospace and medical devices.