Quintus Technologies
Swedish global leader in Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) systems that eliminate porosity in metal and polymer AM components, restoring full density and mechanical integrity as a critical post-processing step for aerospace, medical, and industrial applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Johan Hjärne (appointed July 1, 2024)
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $115M (acquisition by Kobe Steel, April 2017)
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Kobe Steel, Ltd.
Technology & Products
Key Products
Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) systems, high-pressure technology solutions, equipment design/manufacturing/installation/support.
Technological Advantage
Decades of HIP technology expertise; aerospace qualification; Kobe Steel backing and industrial scale.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Proven HIP technology eliminating porosity and defects in 3D-printed metal parts, enabling high-performance aerospace and medical applications with full material properties.
How They Differentiate
Specialized focus on high-pressure technology; aerospace and medical certifications; Kobe Steel industrial backing.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
AM service providers, aerospace manufacturers, medical device producers, industrial manufacturers using 3D-printed metal components.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense, Medical Devices, Additive Manufacturing, Industrial Manufacturing, Automotive
Competitors
Pressure Systems International (PSI), other HIP equipment makers.
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Approximately 300 employees; $81.5 million revenue; Delivered more than 1,800 systems to customers across the globe; Represented in 35 countries worldwide
Major Milestones
1953: Founded; 2015: Changed name from Avure Technologies AB to Quintus Technologies AB; 2017: Acquired by Kobe Steel, Ltd.; 2021: First UK establishment opened; 2024: Unveiled QIF 600L High Pressure Processing (HPP) system; 2025: Research partnership for all-solid-state batteries
Notable Customers
Ford; Daimler-Benz; Volvo; Rover; GAZ; Saab