VLM Robotics
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