Waitkus 360
Provides industrial additive manufacturing services using HP Multi Jet Fusion and other polymer technologies, enabling rapid prototyping to series production of functional plastic components.
- CEO / Founder
- Franz Waitkus
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
Industrial 3D printing services (HP MJF, SLS, DLP, FDM); Prototype to series production; Surface finishing (smoothing, coloring, coating); Engineering consulting and feasibility analysis; Material portfolio including PA11, PA12, PA12GB, PA12 ESD
Technological Advantage
Proprietary expertise in HP MJF process optimization for high-quality functional parts, supported by surface finishing capabilities; technology advantage lies in process know-how rather than patented hardware.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times for functional plastic components from weeks to days through tool-free additive manufacturing, offering design freedom for complex geometries and on-demand production with materials like ESD-capable PA12 for industrial applications.
How They Differentiate
Specializes in HP MJF with deep process expertise for functional plastic parts, unlike broader service bureaus; offers ESD materials and holistic engineering support from design to production.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers requiring functional plastic parts for medical technology, special vehicle construction, automation, and general industry applications.
Industry Verticals
Medical Technology; Automotive; Automation; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
RapidDirect; Protolabs; UPTIVE Advanced Manufacturing
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Balance sheet total increased 98.0% year-over-year to €100k in 2021
Major Milestones
Founded in 2007; Expanded material portfolio with ESD-capable PA12 for industrial 3D printing; Listed as partner on Craftcloud3D platform
Notable Customers
Aereco