DSM Additive Manufacturing
Produces high-performance photopolymer resins and polymer materials for SLA, DLP, and FDM 3D printers, enabling durable, precise parts for automotive, medical, and consumer goods industries.
- CEO / Founder
- Geraldine Matchett
- Team Size
- 10000+
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Debt
Technology & Products
Key Products
Somos® photopolymer resins; Novamid® FDM filaments; Glass-filled polypropylene pellets; Flame-retardant materials
Technological Advantage
Patented photopolymer chemistry and pellet extrusion technologies that deliver 30% better mechanical strength and faster curing times vs. generic resins, protected by multiple patents (e.g., US patents for Somos materials).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces prototyping and production costs by up to 50% and cuts lead times from weeks to days with materials offering superior mechanical properties (e.g., flame retardancy, high temperature resistance) for end-use parts.
How They Differentiate
Offers 3x wider material range than BASF (covering SLA, DLP, FDM) with 20% higher temperature resistance for automotive applications, and provides direct application support vs. 3D Systems' hardware-focused approach.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, medical devices, consumer products, and industrial tooling
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Medical; Consumer Products; Industrial
Competitors
BASF; 3D Systems; Evonik Industries
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue ~€7.8 billion in FY 2024; materials division growth driven by AM segment expansion and partnerships.
Major Milestones
Founded in 1902; Launched Somos® resins in 1990s; Acquired portion of Clariant 3D printing materials in 2020; Merged with firmenich in 2023 to form dsm-firmenich