Schmelzmetall Deutschland
Manufactures copper-based high-performance alloy powders (HOVADUR®) and provides PBF-LB additive manufacturing services for precision parts in CuCr1Zr, CuNi2SiCr, CuBe2, and CuNiBe alloys, targeting industrial applications requiring superior thermal and electrical conductivity.
- CEO / Founder
- Edgar Seufert
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Acquired
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- AMPCO METAL (acquired company in October 2024)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Manufactures copper-based high-performance alloy powders (HOVADUR®) and provides PBF-LB additive manufacturing services for precision parts in CuCr1Zr, CuNi2SiCr, CuBe2, and CuNiBe alloys, targeting industrial applications requiring superior thermal and electrical conductivity. Also offers metal powders for Additive Manufacturing and Metal Injection Molding under its HOVADUR brand.
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: 15+ years of AM know-how with copper alloys; 6+ years of operational PBF-LB service experience; proprietary HOVADUR® powder brand formulated for copper alloy AM processes. VERIFIED: VDWF membership since 2014; Bayern Innovativ copper AM partner designation; Formnext 2025 exhibitor. Advantage is partially defensible through deep materials know-how and the vertical integration of powder-to-part, though no patents were identified.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Copper-based high-performance alloy powders and PBF-LB AM services for precision high-thermal-conductivity applications
How They Differentiate
Proprietary HOVADUR® copper alloy composition for superior thermal and electrical conductivity in AM applications
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Electronics cooling systems, precision heat exchangers, industrial thermal applications
Industry Verticals
Electronics Cooling, Industrial Heat Transfer, Precision Manufacturing, Thermal Management
Competitors
Malin Metal, Advanced Powder Metallurgy, specialty powder suppliers
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Operated as PBF-LB AM service provider for 6+ years (since ~2018); 15+ years of AM know-how; 26–50 employees (VDWF); acquired as part of Schmelzmetall Group by AMPCO METAL; Formnext 2025 exhibitor.
Major Milestones
1959: Schmelzmetall Group founded, begins vacuum-cast copper alloy production; 2014: Schmelzmetall Deutschland joins VDWF (German mold-making association); ~2018+: Launches PBF-LB AM service for copper alloys (6+ years operational); 2025: Exhibits at Formnext 2025; Schmelzmetall Group acquired by AMPCO METAL