Ter Hoek
Precision manufacturing service provider integrating ceramic 3D printing via XJet NanoParticle Jetting technology to produce complex, high-purity insulating components for semiconductor and medical sectors.
- CEO / Founder
- Gerrit ter Hoek (Founder)
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Established
Technology & Products
Key Products
Ceramic 3D printing services (XJet Carmel 1400C); Precision EDM machining; PECM (Precision Electro Chemical Machining); CNC milling; Design for manufacturing consultation
Technological Advantage
Proprietary access to XJet's NanoParticle Jetting (NPJ) technology for ceramics, achieving 1400 DPI resolution and high-purity alumina/zirconia parts with exceptional accuracy and surface quality.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times for complex ceramic parts from months to weeks while achieving 1400 DPI resolution and superior surface quality, enabling on-demand production of previously impossible geometries.
How They Differentiate
Combines 30+ years of precision metal manufacturing expertise with ceramic AM, offering full-service from design to production, unlike pure-play ceramic AM service bureaus.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace, semiconductor, medical, and aviation industries requiring high-precision components
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Semiconductor; Medical; Aviation
Competitors
3D Ceram; Lithoz; Admatec
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue grew 40% in 2022; 50% of revenue from additive manufacturing; 100+ employees; 10,000+ m² production facility
Major Milestones
Founded in 1990; Expanded into ceramic 3D printing with XJet Carmel 1400C installation in 2026; Over 30 years of precision manufacturing experience
Notable Customers
ASML, Philips, Siemens, Thermo Fisher Scientific, VDL, Bosch, Nexperia, ASM, Edwards, Zeiss