BÖHLER Additive Manufacturing (Deutschland)
Premium BÖHLER-brand metal powders (titanium, nickel alloys, tool steels) and end-to-end additive manufacturing services (design, LPBF/DED production, HIP, post-processing) for aerospace and industrial structural components.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. Heinrich Scherngell
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Subsidiary
- Total Funding
- Subsidiary
- Key Investors
- voestalpine Group (parent company)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Premium BÖHLER-brand metal powders (titanium, nickel alloys, tool steels) and end-to-end additive manufacturing services (design, LPBF/DED production, HIP, post-processing) for aerospace and industrial structural components.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary powder metallurgy expertise from 100-year BÖHLER heritage; in-house powder production enables custom alloy development and rapid iteration. LPBF and DED capability covers small precision to large structural parts. Integrated HIP and surface treatment capabilities eliminate outsourcing delays and quality variability. Design-for-AM consulting integrated with manufacturing (design optimization feedback loop).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces aerospace component lead time from 18+ months to 6-8 weeks; 30-40% lighter weight geometries; end-to-end supply chain control from powder design through post-processing (HIP, machining, coating); BÖHLER legacy quality and traceability.
How They Differentiate
End-to-end value chain control (powder → design → printing → finishing) reduces lead time vs. point-solution competitors. BÖHLER powder quality and aerospace qualification legacy vs. pure software/system players. Dual LPBF+DED technology (competitors often single-tech). In-house HIP and surface treatment vs. outsourced finishing (quality, cost, speed). German/European presence and quality standards appeal to automotive/aerospace OEMs.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace OEMs, Tier-1 defense contractors, high-performance industrial manufacturers
Industry Verticals
Aerospace & Defense; Industrial Manufacturing; Automotive (high-performance); Medical Devices
Competitors
Point-solution competitors (e.g., pure software/system players, single-technology AM providers), outsourced finishing services.
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
2017: EUR 50 million investment announced for global AM expansion; established Additive Manufacturing Centers in Düsseldorf (Germany), Singapore, Taiwan, Canada; invested EUR 20 million in powder production capacity across Austria and Sweden facilities. Operates as core division of voestalpine Group (publicly traded; 2024 revenue ~€16B group-wide).
Major Milestones
2008 — voestalpine acquires Böhler-Uddeholm AG; consolidates High Performance Metals division; 2016 — Opens flagship Additive Manufacturing Center in Düsseldorf, Germany; 2017 — Announces EUR 50M global expansion; opens AM centers in Singapore, Taiwan, Canada; invests EUR 20M in powder production; 2021 — Continued aerospace/defense qualification programs; deepens supply relationships with OEMs; 2025 — Exhibits at Formnext (major AM trade show), confirming active market leadership
Notable Customers
Airbus (commercial aviation, defense programs); Rolls-Royce (aero engines); MTU Aero Engines (military turbines); GE Aviation (via OEM supply chains); EASA/FAA-approved aerospace suppliers; Automotive high-performance divisions; Medical device manufacturers (orthopedic, cardiovascular)