TNO
Develops high-precision additive manufacturing equipment and processes for electronics, food, and pharma, including high-speed lithography and automated post-processing.
- CEO / Founder
- Tjark Tjin-A-Tsoi
- Team Size
- 501-1000
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $1.76M
- Key Investors
- Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy
Technology & Products
Key Products
High-precision extrusion printers; Multi-nozzle systems; Selective laser sintering setups; Binder jetting setups; Protein structuring setups; Light engine for 3D printers using Blu-Ray lasers; Print Valley printer for pharma tablets; 3D ALE prototype tool
Technological Advantage
Claimed advantages include 20-micron resolution and high-speed exposure; verified advantages include patents on exposure methods and 3D nesting technology for Industry 4.0 integration.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables the transition from prototyping to mass production (n=1 to mass) with high-speed, 20-micron precision systems and automated post-production handling to reduce costs and lead times.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on applied R&D and bridging the gap between prototyping and mass production through high-speed light engines and automated post-processing lines rather than direct commercial machine sales.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
3D printer manufacturers, pharma companies, automotive/aerospace suppliers, hospitals, and ingredient suppliers.
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Aerospace; Pharma; Food; Electronics; Defense
Competitors
Netherlands Enterprise Agency, Fraunhofer IIS
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Enables substantial savings and turnover increase for machine makers and material users; bridges n=1 to mass production; high accuracy and speed improvements.
Major Milestones
3D printing R&D since late 1980s; New AM labs for food/pharma; Lab-proven light engine with 20 micron resolution; 3D ALE prototype for microelectronics; SEAMIIC pilot line launch
Notable Customers
Ministry of Defence (Netherlands); European Space Agency (ESA); ASML; Philips; Signify