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Weirather

HardwareHöfen, AustriaFounded 1964· One of 1725 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Manufacturer of industrial Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) systems and automated post-processing equipment for high-performance polymer parts.

CEO / Founder
Albin Weirather
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Active

Technology & Products

Key Products

WLS 3232 (SLS 3D Printer); WES 60 (Unpacking and Post-processing Station); High-frequency motors; Custom machine engineering services

Technological Advantage

Leverages deep expertise in traditional machine construction to produce SLS systems with higher mechanical reliability and thermal control than standard market entries; offers a closed-loop ecosystem from printing to automated unpacking.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Combines five decades of precision engineering expertise with advanced SLS technology to deliver systems with superior thermal stability and automated, dust-free post-processing.

How They Differentiate

Differentiates through 'Machine Engineering Know-how' applied to AM, focusing on industrial-grade robustness and a 38-liter build volume optimized for productivity rather than just prototyping.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Industrial manufacturers, service bureaus, and engineering firms requiring high-productivity polymer 3D printing solutions.

Industry Verticals

Industrial; Automotive; Aerospace; Medical

Competitors

EOS; 3D Systems; Farsoon Technologies; Prodways; Formlabs

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Revenue estimated at approximately $0.33M according to regional business directories; maintains a long-standing presence in the Tyrolean engineering sector.

Major Milestones

Launch of the WLS 3232 SLS system; Development of the WES 60 automated unpacking station; Strategic distribution partnership with Bibus Austria

Notable Customers

Additive Innovation GmbH; BIBUS Austria; AM Polymers