Schaeffler Aerosint
Aerosint develops a patented technology called Selective Powder Deposition (SPD), a novel powder recoating system for powder bed fusion 3D printing (SLS and SLM). The SPD system enables true multi-material printing by selectively depositing multiple powders in a single layer, allowing for the creation of parts with complex material compositions.
- CEO / Founder
- Marc Duhayon
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Commercialized
- Total Funding
- $993K
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- Schaeffler Group, Desktop Metal, Meusinvest, BEP, Innovation Fund
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Selective Powder Deposition (SPD) Recoater Module (can be sold as a standalone unit or integrated into third-party printers)","Multi-Material Printing Services and Application Development"]
Technological Advantage
The ability to print with multiple materials in one machine creates a significant competitive advantage, opening up new applications for parts with combined properties (e.g., hardness and ductility, conductivity and insulation). The reduction in powder waste by enabling the use of soluble or breakaway support material provides a strong economic and sustainability advantage.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Aerosint's technology unlocks the ability to 3D print with multiple materials (polymers, metals, ceramics) in a single process, a significant advancement over traditional single-material powder bed systems. This enables the production of parts with graded material properties, reduces powder waste by using affordable support materials, and lowers overall part cost.
How They Differentiate
Aerosint is unique as it brings multi-material capabilities to the powder bed fusion (SLS/SLM) process. Competitors offer multi-material solutions through different technologies: Voxeljet uses binder jetting, while Stratasys uses material jetting (PolyJet). Aerosint's approach allows for the creation of dense, functional multi-metal and multi-polymer parts with graded material transitions, which is a distinct capability in the additive manufacturing landscape.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturers and research institutions in industrial, aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors seeking to produce multi-material parts with tailored properties for applications like thermal management, wear-resistant surfaces, and integrated functionalities.
Industry Verticals
["Industrial Manufacturing","Aerospace/Defense","Automotive","Energy","Medical"]
Competitors
Voxeljet; HP (Multi Jet Fusion); Stratasys (PolyJet)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
The company has successfully moved from R&D to commercialization, validated by two strategic acquisitions by leaders in the manufacturing industry.
Major Milestones
["2016: Company founded in Liège, Belgium.","2021: Acquired by Desktop Metal, a leader in additive manufacturing.","2023: Acquired by the Schaeffler Group and integrated into Schaeffler Special Machinery.","2024: Appointment of Marc Duhayon as CEO to lead the next phase of commercialization."]
Notable Customers
Specific customer names are not public, but the company partners with leading machine manufacturers and research institutes for application development.