SCHLENK
Manufactures ultra-pure copper powders and alloys specifically for additive manufacturing (3D printing), enabling high-performance applications in aerospace, automotive, and electronics.
- CEO / Founder
- Carl-Joachim von Schlenk-Barnsdorf
- Team Size
- 501-1000
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $0
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Rogal® Select ultra-pure copper powders; Copper alloy powders; Metal effect pigments; Metal foils and strips
Technological Advantage
Proprietary atomization process yields 99.9%+ purity copper powders with controlled particle size distribution, optimized for Laser Powder Bed Fusion and Metal Binder Jetting; defensible through trade secrets and long-standing manufacturing know-how.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides high-purity, inert gas-atomized copper powders (Rogal® Select series) that ensure superior electrical/thermal conductivity and processability in metal AM, reducing defects and improving part performance for critical applications.
How They Differentiate
Focuses exclusively on high-purity copper and copper alloy powders for AM, unlike broader metal powder suppliers; offers tailored solutions with 140+ years of copper expertise vs. generalist competitors.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial 3D printer manufacturers and end-users in aerospace, automotive, medical, electronics, and thermal management sectors
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense; Automotive; Medical; Electronics; Printing/Graphics; Building Materials; Chemical
Competitors
ECKART, BASF, Metal Powder Works, Cerion Nanomaterials, AMAZEMET
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
900+ employees worldwide; production sites in Europe and USA; technical application labs in Germany, USA, China, and Southeast Asia
Major Milestones
Founded in 1879; Expanded globally with production sites in Europe and USA; Launched Rogal® Select series for additive manufacturing; Appointed Dr. Uwe Dreyer as President of Schlenk Metallic Pigments in 2024
Notable Customers
GDI; CuNex GmbH