Tenco DDM
Provides hybrid manufacturing services combining additive manufacturing (DLP, SLA) with CNC machining and post-processing for high-quality prototypes and small-batch production, primarily for automotive, medical, and electronics industries.
- CEO / Founder
- Tom Castermans
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Established
Technology & Products
Key Products
Design & Engineering; Rapid prototyping; Additive manufacturing (3D printing); CNC machining; Vacuum casting; Injection moulding; Post-processing and assembly
Technological Advantage
Proprietary expertise in DLP 3D printing for consumer goods and automotive applications, with verified lead time reductions of 2-4 weeks; defensible through long-term material partnerships and process know-how, though not heavily patented.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Simplifies supply chain by offering a one-stop shop for prototyping to serial production, reducing lead times by 2-4 weeks versus traditional methods and enabling rapid iteration for complex, low-volume parts.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on hybrid manufacturing (AM + CNC) for small-batch, high-complexity plastic parts, unlike pure-play AM services; uses DLP for series production where competitors often rely on SLS or FDM; Western European market leader in cosmetically advanced solutions for medical and automotive niches.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Medical device companies, machine builders, automotive manufacturers (including EV brands), semiconductor equipment makers, and suppliers requiring small-batch, high-performance plastic parts.
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Medical; Semiconductors; Electronics; Machinery; Laboratory devices; Wearables
Competitors
Protolabs; Xometry; Sculpteo
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
0 years experience, 0 parts delivered in 2023, 0 customers served, 0 projects in 2023
Major Milestones
Founded in 2008; Over 15 years of DLP photopolymer printing experience; Early European partner for Henkel Loctite materials; Hybrid manufacturing service launch
Notable Customers
VDL Nedcar; Major EV brands (unnamed, per LinkedIn)