Solidtec
Provides rapid tooling and injection molding services for plastic prototypes and small series, using aluminum molds to bridge the gap between 3D printing and mass production.
- CEO / Founder
- Torsten Kurenbach
- Team Size
- 101-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- unknown
- Latest Round
- unknown
Technology & Products
Key Products
Rapid tooling and injection molding services for plastic prototypes and small series, including multi-component injection molding, insert technology, liquid silicone, and micro injection molding. They serve the automotive, medical, and electrical markets.
Technological Advantage
High-strength aluminum alloy selection for rapid tool milling; optimized cooling circuits; cost-effective bridge between 3D printing and mass production; 30+ years rapid prototyping expertise.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Bridges the gap between 3D printing and mass production by providing injection-molded parts in original materials within days, supporting production volumes up to 100,000 units.
How They Differentiate
Aluminum mold technology for faster cycles than traditional steel; cost-effective solution for 100-5,000 unit runs; long-term relationship focus; Dieburg location provides access to Frankfurt/Darmstadt industrial cluster.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Product designers, startups, SMEs in automotive/consumer/medical seeking rapid prototyping and low-volume production; manufacturers evaluating AM vs. injection molding tradeoffs.
Industry Verticals
Automotive, Consumer Products, Medical Devices, Industrial Components, Electronics, Packaging
Competitors
ProTec Group, SPA Stampaggio Plastica Affini, The Moldmaker
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Grown from a 2-person operation to over 100 employees; expanded production facilities in Dieburg multiple times to accommodate high-speed milling and injection molding demand.
Major Milestones
1995: Foundation in Babenhausen; 2001: Relocation to Dieburg; 2003: Formal GmbH registration; 2018: Sebastian Schelbert appointed as Managing Director
Notable Customers
Automotive suppliers, consumer product brands, medical device OEMs, electronics manufacturers.