ThULB 3D-Service Unit
University library and information center at Friedrich Schiller University Jena providing research, digital resources, and academic support
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. Andreas Klinger
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- €13.39M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- German federal government (Bund), State of Thuringia (Freistaat Thüringen)
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D scanning and digitization services; FDM 3D printing (build volume 305×305×605 mm); Cultural heritage digitization; 3D model management infrastructure
Technological Advantage
Offers expanded digital value chain for Thuringian cultural sector with 3D scanning and large-format filament printer (305x305x605 mm build volume) in cultur3D unit, opened July 3, 2019, at Mälzerstraße 4, 07743 Jena.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides 3D digitization infrastructure (scanning and printing) as part of digital preservation and research support services for Thuringian cultural and academic partners.
How They Differentiate
Not a commercial AM vendor; operates as academic library service provider with 3D infrastructure integrated into research and cultural digitization mission.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Academic institutions, archives, museums, research partners
Industry Verticals
Cultural Heritage; Academic Research; Digital Preservation
Competitors
Bayerische Staatsbibliothek Munich Digitization Center; Fraunhofer IGD CultArm3D
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Agenda ThULB//2025 strategic expansion plan; infrastructure investment: photovoltaic solar installation on roof deployed February 2026; expanded educational programming: weekly Coffee Lectures series; Formnext 2025 exhibition participation
Major Milestones
1991 - Modern ThULB established as university library and state library of Thuringia; Pre-2025 - 3D-Service Unit established with scanning and printing capabilities
Notable Customers
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena; Thuringian archives; Thuringian museums