SOLIDTEQ
Provides end-to-end metal additive manufacturing services using Selective Laser Melting (SLM) technology, specializing in automotive and industrial applications from prototyping to small-batch production.
- CEO / Founder
- Thomas Bartels
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- Initial funding from Rheinmetall Automotive.
- Latest Round
- Initial funding from Rheinmetall Automotive.
- Key Investors
- Rheinmetall Automotive
Technology & Products
Key Products
Metal 3D printing services (SLM); Design and consulting; Prototyping; Small-batch production; Post-processing and finishing
Technological Advantage
Proprietary SLM process optimization for automotive applications, backed by Rheinmetall's industrial expertise and ISO 9001 certification.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times and costs for metal part production by leveraging Rheinmetall's automotive expertise and ISO 9001-certified SLM processes, enabling rapid prototyping and on-demand small batches.
How They Differentiate
Focuses exclusively on metal SLM with deep automotive integration, offering turnkey services from design to finished parts, unlike broader AM service providers.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Automotive OEMs and suppliers, industrial manufacturers requiring metal 3D printed components
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Industrial
Competitors
3D Systems; EOS GmbH; Materialise
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Solidteq commissioned further SLM units at its facility in Neuss to address rising demand for its additive manufacturing services.
Major Milestones
Commissioned additional SLM units in Neuss to meet rising demand; Expanded customer base beyond automotive to non-automotive sectors
Notable Customers
BMW Group