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Steinbach AG

ServiceDetmold, GermanyFounded 1981· One of 1986 Service companies tracked by AMPulse

Provides contract manufacturing services for high-performance technical ceramics using Lithography-based Ceramic Manufacturing (LCM) technology, enabling precision components from prototyping to series production for demanding industrial applications.

CEO / Founder
Volker Steinbach
Team Size
201-500
Stage
Active
Total Funding
Undisclosed
Latest Round
No public funding rounds identified

Technology & Products

Key Products

Contract manufacturing services for high-performance technical ceramics using Lithography-based Ceramic Manufacturing (LCM) technology, enabling precision components from prototyping to series production.

Technological Advantage

Proprietary expertise in LCM process achieves high precision (tolerances ±0.1%) and material properties, supported by long-term partnership with Lithoz and ISO 9001/14001 certifications.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Eliminates tooling costs and enables small production runs with complex geometries, reducing lead times and offering cost-effective solutions for high-performance ceramic parts with tolerances down to ±0.1%.

How They Differentiate

Specializes exclusively in ceramic AM services with LCM technology, offering faster turnaround for small batches and complex geometries compared to competitors using binder jetting or laser stereolithography, with a focus on German industrial markets.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Industries requiring high-precision, durable ceramic components in extreme conditions, such as aerospace, medical technology, automotive, electronics, and chemical sectors.

Industry Verticals

Aerospace; Medical Technology; Automotive; Electronics; Chemical; Semiconductors; Mechanical Engineering

Competitors

Nano Dimension (including Formatec, Admatec); Lithoz GmbH; 3DCeram-Sinto

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Expanded ceramic AM fleet to 7 Lithoz CeraFab S65 printers, enabling serial production capacity; recognized as a leader in mass production of high-performance technical ceramics via AM.

Major Milestones

1981: Company founded; 2016: Became market leader in Germany for 3D printing technical ceramics; 2020s: Acquired multiple CeraFab S65 systems, scaling to 7 LCM printers

Notable Customers

Da Vinci Surgical Systems