Yizumi Germany
The German R&D and innovation subsidiary of Yizumi Group specializing in SpaceA industrial pellet-based additive manufacturing systems that combine robotic 3D printing with traditional injection molding and die casting processes for hybrid manufacturing solutions.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr.-Ing. Nicolai Lammert
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Commercial
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Undisclosed
- Key Investors
- Yizumi Holdings Co., Ltd., Public Market (ChiNext - Shenzhen Stock Exchange)
Technology & Products
Key Products
["SpaceA C-Line - All-in-one industrial 3D printing system with integrated extruder, robot, and control unit","SpaceA B-Line - Industrial pellet 3D printing solution","SpaceA S-Line - Industrial pellet 3D printing with separate print and build platform modules","Hybrid Manufacturing Solutions - Integration of SpaceA with injection molding machines for overmolding and part enhancement","Robot Integration Packages - KUKA 6-axis robotic arms (0.9m to 2.5m reach) with positioning repeatability ≤0.05mm","Material Processing Systems - Dryers, conveyors, and screw extruders for fiber-reinforced and highly filled polymer compounds","Turnkey Automation Solutions - Conveyor belt systems for 24-hour continuous manufacturing"]
Technological Advantage
Leverages screw extruder plasticizing through shear heating (not just heat induction), enabling higher productivity and process scalability compared to filament-based systems. Modular design with three product lines allows flexible configuration from small workshops to full-scale industrial environments. Pellet-based approach reduces material costs significantly while supporting highly filled and fiber-reinforced compounds. Located strategically near RWTH Aachen University's IKV institute, providing access to cutting-edge plastics research and talent. Backed by parent Yizumi Group's 4,000+ employees and 200+ million CNY R&D investment, enabling rapid technology development and global support infrastructure. Direct integration with existing injection molding infrastructure allows customers to leverage their current equipment investments while adding additive capabilities.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers cost-effective pellet-based extrusion technology using standard plastic granulate (vs expensive filament), enabling scalable and flexible production with modular system lines. Offers unique integration capabilities with injection molding and die casting for hybrid manufacturing workflows, 24-hour continuous automated production, and processing of highly filled and fiber-reinforced compounds. Provides direct material cost savings through screw extrusion technology while maintaining industrial-grade quality and throughput.
How They Differentiate
Unique hybrid manufacturing approach combining pellet-based additive manufacturing (SpaceA) with direct integration into injection molding and die casting production lines. Only machine manufacturer globally covering all high-pressure molding technologies with integrated AM capabilities. Screw extrusion technology with 6-axis robotic arms enables cost-effective pellet processing (vs expensive filament), direct processing of highly-filled and fiber-reinforced compounds, and seamless hybrid manufacturing workflows for overmolding and part enhancement.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and consumer goods sectors; injection molding and die casting facilities; companies requiring small-scale production of individualized components; businesses seeking cost-effective industrial 3D printing solutions for functional parts
Industry Verticals
["Automotive (vehicle parts, engine components, interior/exterior parts)","Aerospace (lightweight components, functional prototypes)","Healthcare & Medical Devices","Sports Goods & Equipment","Furniture & Interior Design","Architecture & Construction","Lighting & Decorative Products","Advertisement & Decoration","Home Appliance Parts","Consumer Goods","Industrial Manufacturing","Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing"]
Competitors
ARBURG (ARBURGadditive); WASP; Pollen AM
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Subsidiary of Yizumi Holdings Co., Ltd. (public company with 4,000+ employees globally). Germany subsidiary 11-50 employees. Established 2017, moved to larger Alsdorf facility June 2020. SpaceA technology commercialized October 2018 with three product lines (C-Line, B-Line, S-Line). Expanded to North American market 2024 (NPE2024 launch).
Major Milestones
["Founded 2017 as German R&D and innovation subsidiary of Yizumi Group","October 2018: SpaceA Large Area Additive Manufacturing Technology launched and commercialized under Dr.-Ing. Nicolai Lammert","June 2020: Moved to larger facility in Alsdorf near Aachen to accommodate growth","October 2019: Demonstrated hybrid manufacturing integration with injection molding at K 2019 show - SpaceA added carbon-fiber-filled polyamide rib structures to injection-molded engine covers","2019: Awarded third place in 'Enabler Technology' category at SPE Automotive Awards","2024: Validated Trifilon's sustainable Switch compound in SpaceA systems, secured supply partnership with Resinex","2024: Successfully launched SpaceA in North American market at NPE2024","January 2023: Dr.-Ing. Nicolai Lammert appointed Managing Director of YIZUMI Germany GmbH","2024: Successfully sold several high-end intelligent die casting machines at EUROGUSS 2024","Active participation at major trade shows: K 2019, Formnext, Chinaplas, Fakuma, EUROGUSS 2024, GIFA 2023"]
Notable Customers
Automotive OEMs (participated at K 2019, EUROGUSS 2024); Volkswagen (demonstrated hybrid AM integration); European industrial manufacturers across automotive, aerospace, healthcare, sports goods, furniture, lighting, architecture sectors; Trifilon (material partnership for sustainable Switch compound validation); Resinex (material supply partner)