RHP-Technology
Develops large-format metal components via Plasma Metal Deposition (PMD) and multi-process AM (FFF, SLA); spin-off from Austrian Institute of Technology specializing in custom powder metallurgy and advanced materials manufacturing.
- CEO / Founder
- Michael Kitzmantel
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $738K
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- European Union, EIC Fund
Technology & Products
Key Products
Plasma Metal Deposition (PMD) systems for large metal components; Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF/FDM) services; Stereolithography (SLA) services; Powder injection molding; Hot pressing and spark-plasma-sintering; Custom metal matrix composites; Gradient material structures; Nano-engineered materials and coatings (RHP Attophotonics division)
Technological Advantage
PMD process enables cost-effective near-net-shape production of large metal parts with complex geometry; reduces material waste compared to traditional subtractive manufacturing; achieves high strength and precision suitable for aerospace/defense applications; defensible through proprietary process optimization and decades of powder technology IP.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces material waste and production lead times through large-format PMD; enables rapid prototyping and complex geometry production with high structural integrity; leverages 30+ years of powder technology expertise.
How They Differentiate
Unique focus on large-format metal components via PMD technology; integrated powder expertise spanning 30+ years; capability to produce meter-scale parts with high structural integrity; Austria-based proximity to European aerospace/automotive markets; research heritage from AIT spin-off.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace, automotive, energy, medical technology, and defense manufacturers requiring large-scale custom metal components and prototyping.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Energy; Medical Technology; Defense; Electronics; Tooling; Space
Competitors
Sciaky (EBAM - electron beam additive manufacturing); Lincoln Electric (WAAM - wire arc additive manufacturing); Stratasys (FFF/FDM systems); 3D Systems (multi-process AM systems)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Operates 100+ customer and research projects annually; team of 40 people (as of 2024); focus on large-scale additive manufacturing for aerospace and automotive.
Major Milestones
Founded 2009 as spin-off from Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT); Established PMD technology platform for large metal component manufacturing; Participation in H2020 AETHER Project; Development of RHP Attophotonics subsidiary (nano and surface technologies); Houska Prize 2026 - 2nd place SME Research category for ASTROLINK project
Notable Customers
European Space Agency (ESA)