VTT
Provides industrial 3D printing and additive manufacturing research services, including metal LPBF and DED processes, smart component development, and materials optimization for aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors.
- CEO / Founder
- Kalle Härkki
- Team Size
- 1001-5000
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
VTT offers over 100 expert services and multidisciplinary research in areas such as carbon-neutral energy solutions, sustainable materials and products, advanced digital technologies, bio-based materials, smart packaging solutions, and nuclear energy.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary plasma technology for developing advanced metal 3D printing powders; expertise in smart component integration (sensors, wireless data) with 3D printed parts; extensive IP portfolio supporting spin-off commercialization.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces development time and cost for complex metal components through advanced AM research, enabling on-demand production and weight reduction.
How They Differentiate
As a state-owned research institution, VTT offers non-commercial, grant-funded AM research services unlike for-profit AM companies; focuses on early-stage technology development and commercialization through spin-offs rather than direct product sales.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, aerospace companies, automotive OEMs, energy sector
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Energy; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
RTI International, National Physical Laboratory, Argonne National Laboratory
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue streams: 33% from state grants, 41% from public funding (e.g., EU Horizon programs), 27% from commercial contracts; launched 50+ deep tech start-ups.
Major Milestones
1942: Founded; 2010: Renamed VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland; 2020: Launched COVID-19 air transmission research; 2024: Joined ARPA-E fusion energy program with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; 2025: Kalle Härkki appointed President and CEO
Notable Customers
VTT provides applied research to over 200 companies internationally, including major players like John Deere, Nokia, Honeywell, and General Electrics. They also collaborate with cities for transport climate actions.