LFK
Provides contract manufacturing and metal additive manufacturing services, specializing in large-format WAAM and SLM printing for industrial spare parts and tooling.
- CEO / Founder
- Gregor Sodeikat
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Metal 3D Printing Services (SLM/LPBF); CNC Machining & Toolmaking; 3D Scanning & Reverse Engineering; EDM (wire/sinker); Post-Processing & Finishing
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: Largest metal AM contract manufacturer in Northern Germany with high-speed WAAM capabilities. VERIFIED: Operates Gefertec arc605 (3DMP) and ATOS scanning systems; validated through Deutsche Bahn feasibility studies and VIBA/Honda project collaboration. DEFENSIBLE: Process integration know-how and long-standing B2B relationships.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times and inventory costs for large, complex metal components and obsolete spare parts by combining high-deposition WAAM printing with precision CNC post-processing, enabling on-demand production for industrial clients.
How They Differentiate
Hybrid metal AM service bureau (LPBF/SLM) integrated with traditional precision toolmaking, CNC, EDM and reverse engineering under one roof, enabling scan-to-print-to-finish rather than pure print-bureau model.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, rail operators, automotive OEMs, and tool & die makers
Industry Verticals
Rail & Transportation; Automotive; Industrial Machinery; Tool & Die
Competitors
TRUMPF Additive Manufacturing Services; Materialise; Laser Zentrum Nord
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Operates on approximately 2,000 m² (expanded through 2016) with metal AM production since 2014; currently fields four SLM systems plus full conventional machine park; team size 11-50.
Major Milestones
1949: Company founded in Ahrensburg; 2018: Integrated Gefertec GTarc WAAM system for large-scale metal printing; 2020s: Recognized as largest metal AM contract manufacturer in Northern Germany; Conducted feasibility study with Deutsche Bahn for 3D printed rail spare parts
Notable Customers
Deutsche Bahn; Honda (via VIBA partnership); German industrial OEMs