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VLM Robotics

HardwareLacanau de Mios, FranceFounded 2002· One of 1702 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Develops robotic hybrid additive manufacturing cells combining multi-physical AM processes with integrated machining and control for large-part Industry 4.0 production.

CEO / Founder
Philippe Verlet
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Active
Total Funding
Undisclosed
Latest Round
Grant
Key Investors
PROCONCEPT (strategic shareholder / related entity)

Technology & Products

Key Products

GEMINI MODEL (XXL <10m & Diameter <3m, 2 robots, NC in Direct Multi-channel Control), SOLO MODEL (XXL L < 5m & Diameter < 3m, 1 robot, NC in Direct Control). Also offers robot-based manufacturing machines with SINUMERIK and Integrated Manufacturing Digital Thread.

Technological Advantage

Claimed: hybrid AM-plus-machining robotic platform targeting large-part production with mobile and containerized deployment options for remote or distributed industrial sites. Verified advantages (patents, benchmarks, customer testimonials): NOT FOUND.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Enables production of large complex parts via hybrid additive manufacturing and machining in a single robotic cell, supporting remote programming and mobile deployment for distributed manufacturing environments.

How They Differentiate

Focuses on mobile, hybrid AM robotic cells for large-format parts with integrated machining and digital thread; targets industrial use cases requiring on-site or remote manufacturing flexibility. Specific competitor comparisons not found.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Industrial manufacturers requiring large-format hybrid additive-subtractive manufacturing capabilities

Industry Verticals

Industrial Manufacturing; Industry 4.0

Competitors

ABB, Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI), Boston Dynamics

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Annual revenue ~€4M (~$4.3M USD); ~15 employees; consistent Formnext presence 2021–2025; share capital doubled from €300K to €600K via 2017 equity injection; named laureate of French national intelligent machine manufacturer program (2024)

Major Milestones

Exhibiting at Formnext 2025 (November 2025)

Notable Customers

Safran; Thales; Airbus; ArianeGroup; Bouygues; Arkema