Saturne Technology
Provides metal additive manufacturing (SLM/PBF) services and laser processing (cutting, drilling, welding, cladding) for aerospace, space, medical, and industrial sectors, enabling production of complex metal parts from prototypes to serial production.
- CEO / Founder
- Walter Grzymlas
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $9.2M
- Latest Round
- Venture Round
- Key Investors
- Akiles, Eurefi, Innovation Fund, Fonds Européen des Matériaux (Demeter)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Metal additive manufacturing (SLM/PBF) services; Laser cutting services; Laser drilling services; Laser welding services; Laser cladding/hardfacing services; Precision machining (5-axis, grinding, EDM)
Technological Advantage
Verified advantage: In-house integration of SLM 3D printing with laser cutting, drilling, welding, and cladding enables streamlined production of complex metal parts. Defensible through operational expertise and strategic equipment investments (e.g., Solukon depowdering systems, Farsoon FS811M-U for large parts).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Offers a complete in-house solution combining metal 3D printing with complementary laser processes, reducing lead times and enabling production of complex geometries that traditional methods cannot achieve, while serving as a tier 1 supplier with validated components.
How They Differentiate
Unlike generalist service bureaus, Saturne Technology specializes in metal AM with integrated laser processing, offering a one-stop shop for aerospace and space components; uses SLM/PBF technology with focus on industrial validation and serial production, whereas competitors may focus more on prototyping or broader material ranges.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace and space industry manufacturers, medical device companies, oil & gas equipment suppliers, and industrial clients requiring high-precision metal components
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Space; Medical; Oil & Gas; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
Materialise; Proto Labs; 3D Systems (On Demand Manufacturing); EOS (service bureau division); Siemens (AM services)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Grew from solo founder in 2001 to 15-23 employees; expanded into metal additive manufacturing in 2011; operates from a 5,000 m² warehouse; added large-format metal AM capability with Farsoon FS811M-U system in 2025.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2001; Entered metal additive manufacturing in 2011; Raised €2M from Fonds Européen des Matériaux and AD Industrie; Acquired Farsoon FS811M-U metal AM system in 2025 for large-part production; Installed Solukon depowdering systems for post-processing efficiency
Notable Customers
Goodyear; Stryker; Safran group; Rotarex; Alstom Transport