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Sintratec

HardwareBrugg, SwitzerlandFounded 2014· One of 1739 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Swiss developer and manufacturer of professional desktop and modular Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printers for industrial-grade polymer and metal additive manufacturing.

CEO / Founder
Dominik Solenicki
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Defunct
Total Funding
$2.0M
Latest Round
Series A
Key Investors
AM Ventures, Extorel

Technology & Products

Key Products

["Sintratec Kit - Entry-level desktop SLS 3D printer ($3,999-$5,000)","Sintratec S1 - Desktop SLS printer with cylindrical build volume ($23,000-$25,000)","Sintratec S2 - Modular SLS system with Laser Sintering Station (LSS), Material Core Unit (MCU), and Material Handling Station (MHS)","Sintratec S3 - High-performance SLS with 30W fiber laser (3x more powerful than S2)","All-Material Platform (AMP) - Modular system for both polymer and metal SLS printing","Material Handling Station (MHS) - Automated powder handling and recycling","Polishing Station - Surface finishing for SLS parts","Sandblasting Station - Powder removal and surface treatment","Sintratec PA12, PA12 GF, and TPE materials","Sintratec Central software and Nesting Solution"]

Technological Advantage

Modular architecture allows customers to scale from prototyping to production by adding fusion modules and material handling units. Open parameter system enables users to fine-tune laser speed, material temperature, and printing parameters for custom materials. SLS technology eliminates need for support structures, enabling complex interlocking parts and moving mechanisms to be printed in a single build. ColdMetalFusion Alliance membership enables metal AM applications using existing polymer SLS infrastructure. Achieved 1,000+ systems shipped to 50+ countries over 10 years with reported record sales in 2023.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Provides affordable, compact SLS 3D printing systems starting at $3,999 that deliver industrial-grade quality parts without support structures, enabling complex geometries and functional end-use parts at a fraction of traditional SLS system costs ($200,000+).

How They Differentiate

Modular SLS architecture with All-Material Platform (AMP) enabling both polymer and metal printing in one system; cylindrical build volume design with eight controlled heating zones; ColdMetalFusion Alliance membership for metal AM applications; open parameter system for custom material development

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Engineering firms, automotive manufacturers, aerospace companies, medical device makers, research institutes, universities, and industrial businesses requiring rapid prototyping and small-batch production

Industry Verticals

["Automotive (Daimler Trucks & Buses)","Aerospace","Medical Technology & Healthcare","Electronics","Mechanical Engineering","Glass Machinery (LiSEC)","Consumer Goods","Research & Education","Industrial Manufacturing","Electrical Engineering (Schneider Electric)"]

Competitors

Formlabs; Sinterit; EOS

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Shipped 1,000+ SLS systems over 10 years to 50+ countries; reported record sales in 2023

Major Milestones

["Won 1st place at SwissUpStart Challenge 2014 in Technology category","Successfully crowdfunded world's first desktop SLS printer kit via Indiegogo in 2014","Developed All-Material Platform (AMP) for polymer and metal SLS printing","Shipped 1,000+ systems to customers in 50+ countries over 10 years","Joined ColdMetalFusion Alliance for metal additive manufacturing","Reported record sales in 2023","Filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations in May 2024"]

Notable Customers

Daimler Trucks & Buses; Schneider Electric; LiSEC