racontec
High-precision industrial robotics and flexible control technology for laser arc hybrid additive manufacturing (LLHAM) and intelligent milling processes
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. Rüdiger Maaß
- Team Size
- Approximately 5-8 employees based on confirmed LinkedIn profiles: Dr. Rüdiger Maaß (Managing Director), Thomas Viering (Co-Managing Director), Grit Jarosch (Authorized Signatory), Lisa Bartsch (Marketing & Sales), Konstantin Khakimullin (Project Engineer), Daniel Erfort (Application Engineer); development team referenced in company XING profile; balance sheet total €1M (2023) consistent with small specialized industrial tech firm
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $270K
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- German public funding body
Technology & Products
Key Products
Industrial Robotics for LLHAM; Flexible Control Technology; Hybrid AM Deposition Systems
Technological Advantage
Proprietary deep integration of universal robot control library into Siemens TIA Portal; transforms standard Siemens S7 PLC into complete robot controller; modular app-based architecture (Grinding, Welding, Cutting, Mounting apps) enables rapid implementation without proprietary interfaces; compatible with all major robot brands
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides robotics and control systems for high-precision metal AM deposition via proprietary laser arc hybrid technology (LLHAM) integrated with post-processing milling capabilities
How They Differentiate
Only robot control solution fully integrated into standardized Siemens TIA Portal environment (HMI and SPS); eliminates need for proprietary robot control systems; leverages worldwide network of Siemens-trained automation engineers; universal compatibility across robot and machine variants; modular, reusable app components
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturing companies requiring automated robot control for welding, grinding, cutting, machining, and material handling; contract manufacturers, automotive and aerospace suppliers, shipbuilding
Industry Verticals
Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
DMfg Solutions GmbH (identified in Crunchbase and LinkedIn industry connections); Visiotech (referenced in Crunchbase); narrow competitive landscape in LLHAM robotics and industrial control systems segment with limited known vendors
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
€247,715 in public funding
Major Milestones
Public funding award for LLHAM robotics project (€247,715); Exhibited at Formnext 2025