TETRA
Develops industrial nano-3D printer MBZ-2PP using two-photon polymerization (2PP) for micro-structures, achieving record-breaking build volumes of 30x30x30 mm³ at 100nm resolution.
- CEO / Founder
- Olaf Mollenhauer
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- Acquired
- Latest Round
- Acquired
- Key Investors
- avateramedical GmbH (acquired 2016); Tennor International AG (acquired assets 2024)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Robotic arms for surgical robots; Sensor technology; Automation solutions for medical technology
Technological Advantage
Claimed world record for largest nano-structures (30x30x30 mm³), which is 10x the height of previous industry standards, enabling macro-scale parts with nano-scale features.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
The entity now operates as avateramedical Mechatronics GmbH, focusing on mechatronics, sensor technology, robotics and automation for medical technology, particularly surgical robotics.
How They Differentiate
Offers 10x the build height of standard 2PP systems (30mm vs 3mm) at 400nm resolution, enabling macro-scale parts with nano-scale features.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Innovators in tissue engineering, photonics, MEMS, cell biology, drug discovery, and mechatronics development.
Industry Verticals
Medical technology; Surgical robotics
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
1991: Founded as TETRA GmbH; 2016: Acquired by avateramedical GmbH; 2023: Insolvency filing; Jan 2024: Assets sold to Tennor International AG
Notable Customers
Technical University of Ilmenau (TU Ilmenau); Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering (IOF)