Replique
A secure digital platform that enables on-demand, decentralized manufacturing of spare parts, connecting OEMs to a global network of qualified 3D printing service bureaus.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. Max Siebert
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $3M
- Latest Round
- Seed Extension
- Key Investors
- STS Ventures, Chameleon GmbH, R3 consulting & investment GmbH, Chemovator
Technology & Products
Key Products
Replique offers a secure digital manufacturing platform for on-demand, decentralized production of industrial spare parts, small to medium series, and specialized components. Their ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certified platform connects businesses with a global network of 250+ trusted production partners across technologies including 3D printing, CNC machining, forging, casting, and injection molding. The platform includes a Material Hub and integrates with existing procurement systems (ERP, webshops).
Technological Advantage
The platform's key advantage is its asset-light, decentralized model which allows for production close to the point of need, significantly reducing shipping costs, lead times, and environmental impact. Its heritage from BASF provides deep expertise in material science.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Replique enables OEMs to transition from physical to digital inventory, reducing costs for warehousing and logistics while ensuring parts are available on-demand, anytime, anywhere. This leads to a more resilient, sustainable, and cost-effective supply chain.
How They Differentiate
Replique differentiates itself through its strong focus on secure, end-to-end encrypted digital inventory specifically for industrial spare parts, leveraging its BASF heritage for material expertise. Unlike broader manufacturing marketplaces, Replique emphasizes a curated, qualified network and a seamless, integrated process for OEMs.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in industrial, automotive, consumer goods, and transportation sectors who need to manage and distribute spare parts efficiently.
Industry Verticals
["Industrial Manufacturing","Automotive & Transportation","Consumer & Home Appliances","Agriculture"]
Competitors
Xometry, Fictiv, Caracol AM
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Has built a global network of over 80 qualified production partners.
Major Milestones
["Founded as a venture of Chemovator, the business incubator of BASF (2020)","Official spin-off from BASF's Chemovator (2023)","Closed a late seed funding round led by STS Ventures (June 2023)","Achieved ISO/IEC 27001 certification for information security management (2024)","Secured an extension to its seed funding round (June 2024)"]
Notable Customers
Miele; Alstom; Siena Garden; MAN Truck & Bus; Roche; Danfoss
Recent coverage of Replique
- Replique CTO Nick Dinges has outlined a technical framework for securing intellectual property in decentralized additive manufacturing, addressing the risks associated with digital file distribution.
- Replique has expanded its B2B industrial additive manufacturing services to the Mannheim region, targeting the Rhein-Neckar industrial cluster.
- Replique is expanding its global partnership with Alstom, scaling its digital manufacturing network to support subsidiaries from Brazil to Singapore.