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Stern 3D

ServiceNiedereschach, GermanyFounded 2018· One of 2028 Service companies tracked by AMPulse

Provides industrial 3D printing services using HP Multi Jet Fusion technology, specializing in rapid prototyping and series production with one of Europe's largest HP printer capacities.

CEO / Founder
Lothar Stern
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Established

Technology & Products

Key Products

3D printing services; CAD modeling; Prototyping; Series production; Material consultation

Technological Advantage

Verified advantage: Scale advantage with 10+ HP MJF printers provides high-volume throughput capacity. Defensible through HP partnership and operational expertise.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces lead times for prototypes and functional parts from weeks to 3-5 working days while maintaining industrial-grade quality, leveraging HP's reference service provider support for complex applications.

How They Differentiate

Focuses exclusively on HP MJF technology at scale (10+ printers vs. typical service bureaus with 1-3), offering 3-5 day lead times vs. industry standard 1-2 weeks for comparable quality.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Manufacturing companies requiring rapid prototyping, functional parts, and series production

Industry Verticals

Medical; Automotive; Industrial Manufacturing

Competitors

Materialise; Proto Labs; 3D Hubs

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Operates one of Europe's largest HP Multi Jet Fusion capacities with over 20 HP 3D printers; serves 500+ customers across 20+ countries; processes over 1 million parts annually

Major Milestones

2018: Founded as spin-off from Lothar Stern GmbH; 2018: Installed 10 HP Multi Jet Fusion printers establishing large-scale capacity; 2018: Became HP reference service provider

Notable Customers

Audi, Bosch, Festo, Siemens, Trumpf