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Quintus Technologies

Post-ProcessingVästerås, SwedenFounded 1953· One of 132 Post-Processing companies tracked by AMPulse

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
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; SEK 1.4 billion revenue (2024); Delivered more than 1,900 systems to customers across the globe; Represented in 45 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; 2025: Strategic collaboration with Lyric Robot for solid-state battery manufacturing; 2026: Part of America Makes CATACS project on corrosion testing of AM thermal systems; 2026: Sona SPEED selects Quintus Flexform press for aerospace components

Notable Customers

Ford; Daimler-Benz; Volvo; Rover; GAZ; Saab; Sona SPEED

https://quintustechnologies.com

Why this company matters

Quintus Technologies AB is the global leader in Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) systems, a critical post-processing step for additive manufacturing. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Västerås, Sweden, the company eliminates porosity and internal defects in 3D-printed metal and polymer components, restoring full density and mechanical integrity. Its technology is essential for high-performance applications where material properties must match or exceed wrought standards.

The core product line includes HIP systems that apply high pressure and temperature to consolidate powder-based AM parts, closing internal voids and improving fatigue life. Quintus also designs, manufactures, installs, and supports high-pressure equipment for industrial use. With over 1,800 systems delivered globally and a presence in 35 countries, the company has built a reputation for reliability and process qualification in regulated industries.

Quintus serves aerospace primes, medical device OEMs, automotive tier-1s, and industrial manufacturers. Named customers include Ford, Daimler-Benz, Volvo, Rover, GAZ, and Saab. The company's HIP process is widely used for titanium (Ti-6Al-4V), nickel superalloys (Inconel 718), and other critical alloys in LPBF and EBM workflows. In medical devices, HIP eliminates porosity in orthopedic implants and surgical instruments, enabling full material density for load-bearing applications.

Acquired by Kobe Steel in 2017 for $115 million, Quintus benefits from industrial scale and R&D backing. Its strategic moat lies in decades of HIP expertise, aerospace certifications, and a specialized focus on high-pressure technology. Competitors include Pressure Systems International (PSI) and other HIP equipment makers. A key open question is how the company will defend its position as binder jetting and other AM processes reduce inherent porosity, potentially lowering demand for post-processing HIP.