Stern 3D
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