Sauber Technologies
Provides industrial-scale additive manufacturing services using SLA, SLS, and DMLS processes, leveraging 50+ years of Formula 1 engineering expertise to produce high-performance components for diverse industries.
- CEO / Founder
- Axel Kruse
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Audi AG
Technology & Products
Key Products
Industrial-scale additive manufacturing services (SLA, SLS, DMLS), high-end aerodynamics, CFD analysis, and advanced engineering solutions for motorsports, automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, and medical devices.
Technological Advantage
Verified advantage: Largest AM facility in Switzerland with 12+ industrial systems (SLA, SLS, DMLS) enabling high-volume production. Defensible via trade secrets in material formulations and process optimizations honed over 25+ years in F1.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times by up to 80% compared to traditional manufacturing, enables complex lightweight designs with 30-50% weight reduction, and provides access to the largest and most modern AM facility in Switzerland with Formula 1-grade quality assurance.
How They Differentiate
3x larger build capacity than typical service bureaus (12+ industrial systems vs. 2-5), proprietary HiPAC material offering 15% higher tensile strength than standard PA12, and direct F1 aerodynamics/CFD integration unavailable at pure-play AM services.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Vehicle manufacturers, motorsport teams, aerospace, defense, automotive, industrial sectors requiring prototyping and serial production
Industry Verticals
Motorsports; Aerospace; Defense; Automotive; Industrial; Consumer Goods; Medical Devices
Competitors
ADRO; SPEE3D
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Expanded to 12+ industrial AM systems in 2024, added 10 new 3D Systems printers in November 2024, and extended partnerships with EOS and Additive Industries for multi-year agreements.
Major Milestones
2017: Began using Additive Industries MetalFAB systems; 2022: Officially launched as Sauber Technologies; 2024: Selected 3D Systems for polymer printing expansion; 2024: Extended partnership with AM Solutions for post-processing
Notable Customers
Sauber Motorsport (currently the KICK Sauber F1 Team), various partners in motorsports, automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, and medical devices.
Equipment deals on record
Publicly disclosed purchases or installs only.
- EOS P 500Buyer: Sauber Technologies · Supplier: EOS