What Lithoz does

Lithoz GmbH is an Austrian ceramic additive manufacturing company headquartered in Vienna (Mollardgasse 85a/2/64-69, 1060 Wien), founded in 2010 by Dr. Johannes Homa (CEO) and Dr. Johannes Benedikt (CTO) as a spin-off from TU Wien. The company develops and commercializes Lithography-based Ceramic Manufacturing (LCM), a proprietary vat photopolymerization process that uses a Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) projector with visible blue light to selectively harden ceramic-filled photopolymer suspensions layer by layer, with subsequent debinding and sintering yielding dense technical ceramic components. Lithoz also offers Laser-Induced Slipcasting (LIS), a CO2-laser-based process for water-based slurries that handles dark ceramics and SSiC/UHTC materials without debinding. Its product portfolio comprises seven CeraFab printers (S320, S65, S65 Medical, S25, Multi 2M30, Lab L30, and the LIS-based CeraMax Vario V900), a CeraControl software suite for fleet management, quality documentation, real-time monitoring, and surface enhancement, plus a library of 14+ branded ceramic materials covering technical ceramics (alumina, zirconia, silicon nitride, aluminum nitride, silica) and bioresorbable medical ceramics (hydroxyapatite, tricalcium phosphate).

Lithoz monetizes through capital equipment sales (CeraFab systems), recurring consumable revenue from its proprietary materials, optional software module subscriptions, training tiers (Basic/Advanced/Expert), and consulting services. The company serves enterprise customers across semiconductors (Alumina Systems, Plasway-Technologies), medical devices and dental (KLS Martin, CADdent), aerospace (Airbus, Safran, plus an undisclosed European tier-1 supplier with flight hardware qualification), industrial manufacturing (Steinbach AG, Bosch Advanced Ceramics), energy (DTU SOFCs), and water/lithium extraction (Evove via SeparonicsTM). Lithoz operates a direct enterprise field-sales motion through wholly-owned subsidiaries in Vienna, Troy, NY (Lithoz America, LLC), and Shanghai (Lithoz Technology Co., Ltd.), supplemented by authorized channel partners in Japan, South Korea, Australia/New Zealand, Brazil, Israel, and India, plus a contract service-partner network.

Lithoz holds ISO 9001:2015 (since 2016) and ISO 13485 (since early 2025) certifications, REACH/RoHS/USDA compliance, and over €2M in Vienna Business Agency public funding. The company remains privately held under founder control, with a workforce of 51-100 employees, multiple industry awards (EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2018, European Business Awards National Champion 2014, several Austrian export/innovation prizes), and a track record of customer-wins including reduced lead times from 14 weeks to 5 weeks for an aerospace tier-1 supplier and approximately 350 real-patient ceramic implant procedures at KLS Martin with double-digit monthly growth.

Name

Lithoz

Legal name

Lithoz GmbH

Website

https://lithoz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lithoz GmbH is an Austrian manufacturer of proprietary Lithography-based Ceramic Manufacturing (LCM) 3D printing systems, ceramic materials, and CeraControl production software, serving enterprise customers in medical, dental, semiconductor, aerospace, and industrial serial production worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Ceramic Additive Manufacturing Systems

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Ceramic & Glass 3D Printers (IMAAAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Medical & Dental Prototyping (Models, Guides, Pre-Op Planning) (IMAAAFAI)

Keywords

• Ceramic 3D printing
• Additive manufacturing systems
• High-performance ceramics
• Industrial 3D printers
• Bioceramic materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. 3D Printing Hardware Systems: Sale of ceramic 3D printing systems including CeraFab System S320, S65, S65 Medical, S25, Multi 2M30, Lab L30, and CeraMax Vario V900. Systems range from compact research units to large-scale production platforms.
2. Proprietary Ceramic Materials: Sale of premium ceramic printing materials including LithaLox (alumina), LithaCon (zirconia), LithaNit (silicon nitride), LithaFlux (aluminum nitride), LithaCore (silica), LithaBone (hydroxyapatite, tricalcium phosphate for medical), and LithaBite (lithium disilicate for dental).
3. Software Licenses and Upgrades: Licensing of production software including optional upgrades like CeraTune, CeraDoc, CeraVision, CeraAccess with DSE, CeraControl Data Server, and CeraSecure modules for CeraFab systems.
4. Training and Consulting Services: Comprehensive training programs including Basic Training, Advanced Training, and Expert Training for LCM technology users, plus consulting services for application development and process optimization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Lithoz develops, manufactures, and sells proprietary ceramic additive manufacturing systems, materials, and software for industrial, medical, dental, aerospace, and semiconductor production. Its core product is a family of CeraFab ceramic 3D printers powered by its proprietary LCM (Lithography-based Ceramic Manufacturing) and LIS (Laser-Induced Slipcasting) technologies, paired with a validated library of ceramic materials and the CeraControl production software suite. The company also offers training, consulting, and contract manufacturing services through its own subsidiaries and a global service partner network.

Product overview

Lithoz is an Austrian ceramic 3D printing company that serves as both a hardware manufacturer and materials supplier. Its product portfolio is organized around two proprietary core technologies — LCM (Lithography-based Ceramic Manufacturing) and LIS (Laser-Induced Slipcasting) — which power a family of CeraFab 3D printing systems. The CeraFab lineup spans eight distinct printer models: the CeraFab System S320 (large-format series production), CeraFab System S65 (high-productivity industrial printer, also available as the S65 Medical variant), CeraFab System S25 (micro-scale precision), CeraFab Multi 2M30 (multi-material ceramic/metal/polymer printing), CeraFab Lab L30 (compact R&D and small-series system), and CeraMax Vario V900 (LIS-based, water-based slurries, dark ceramics, large thick-walled parts). Complementing the hardware, Lithoz offers a suite of proprietary software modules — CeraControl (production management), CeraDoc/CeraDoc 4 Med (quality documentation), CeraTune (real-time parameter adjustment), CeraVision (process monitoring), CeraAccess + DSE (surface enhancement), CeraControl Data Server (networked fleet management), and CeraSecure (data protection) — plus a comprehensive library of 13+ branded ceramic materials (LithaLox alumina series, LithaBite, LithaCon zirconia, LithaNit silicon nitride, LithaFlux aluminum nitride, LithaCore silica, LithaBone bioresorbable hydroxyapatite and TCP), along with training, consulting, and contract manufacturing services through a global network of service partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CeraFab System S320 Largest LCM build platform in Lithoz's portfolio, designed for maximum number of parts per print job and series production of large ceramic components. Targets industry, aerospace, and research & development applications.
• CeraFab System S65 Recommended industrial 3D printer for maximum productivity in ceramic printing with stable precision even at full production capacity and a WQXGA projector; available in standard and Medical variants. 2026 release integrates in-situ debinding into the printer itself.
• CeraFab System S65 Medical Variant of the CeraFab S65 specifically designed for 3D printing of medical devices. Processes bioresorbable ceramics and is paired with CeraDoc 4 Med software for medical-grade quality documentation; used for patient-specific implants including ear bone replacements and cranial implants.
• CeraFab System S25 Most compact LCM build platform in Lithoz's range, offering the highest possible level of precision and optimized for microstructures and micro-scale ceramic components; targets industry, aerospace, and R&D.
• CeraFab Multi 2M30 Multi-material LCM 3D printer that combines ceramics, metals, and polymers in a single print job, supporting development of own materials and multi-functional components with integrated features.
• CeraFab Lab L30 Compact and affordable LCM system for material development, small-series production, and R&D, offering full Lithoz-quality results at a lower entry price; supports LithaLox 350 and LithaCore 450 materials.
• CeraMax Vario V900 LIS-based 3D printer processing water-based slurries including dark ceramics and SSiC/UHTCs, with high wall thickness at full density and approximately 40 seconds per layer at up to 1,000 µm layer height; targets oil and gas, industrial components, and large ceramic parts.
• CeraControl Software Suite (CeraControl, CeraDoc, CeraTune, CeraVision, CeraAccess+DSE, CeraControl Data Server, CeraSecure) Database-driven software platform providing traceability and intelligent production data analysis across Lithoz's CeraFab systems, including CeraControl (production management), CeraDoc/CeraDoc 4 Med (quality documentation), CeraTune (real-time parameter adjustment), CeraVision (real-time monitoring), CeraAccess+DSE (Digital Surface Enhancement), CeraControl Data Server (networked fleet management), and CeraSecure (removable hard drive data security).
• LithaLox 350 (Alumina) Alumina (Al2O3) ceramic material for LCM printing, used in semiconductor, medical engineering, automotive, and chemical/process industries.
• LithaLox 360 (Alumina) Alumina ceramic material for LCM printing targeting sensors for the electronics industry and chemical industry applications.
• LithaLox HP 500 (Alumina) High-performance alumina material for LCM targeting the electronics industry, textile technology (thread guides), and protective materials in thermal processes.
• LithaCon 3Y 210 (Zirconia) Zirconia (ZrO2) ceramic material for LCM specifically designed and certified for permanent medical implants.
• LithaNit 780 (Silicon Nitride) Silicon nitride (Si3N4) ceramic material for LCM targeting medical implants, automotive, and aerospace applications; features antibacterial and antiviral properties and excellent thermal shock resistance.
• LithaFlux 211 (Aluminum Nitride) Aluminum nitride (AlN) ceramic material for LCM targeting thermal management applications, industrial applications, and semiconductors, with high thermal conductivity.
• LithaBite AO 250 Ceramic material for LCM targeting orthodontics, dentistry, and microfluidic devices.
• LithaCore 450 (Silica-based) Silica-based ceramic material for LCM used in single crystal casting of turbine blades and ceramic shell casting applications.
• LithaCon ATZ 980 (Alumina-Toughened Zirconia) Alumina-toughened zirconia (ATZ) composite ceramic material for LCM targeting implants, dentistry, orthopedics, and high-wear applications.
• LithaLox ZTA 1080 (Zirconia-Toughened Alumina) Zirconia-toughened alumina (ZTA) composite ceramic material for LCM targeting surgery, bone substitute implants, and scaffolds.
• LithaBone TCP 300 (Tricalcium Phosphate) Tricalcium phosphate (TCP) bioceramic material for LCM designed for bone regeneration and medical implant applications.
• LithaBone HA 400 (Hydroxyapatite) Hydroxyapatite (HA) bioceramic material for LCM designed for CMF (Cranio-Maxillofacial) surgery, bone replacement implants, and neurosurgery applications; bioresorbable and promotes bone healing.
• LithaBone HA 480 (Hydroxyapatite) Hydroxyapatite (HA) bioceramic material for LCM used in CMF surgery, bone replacement implants, and neurosurgery; bioresorbable, enabling complete bone healing.
• Training Programs (Basic, Advanced, Expert) Training programs including Basic Training (machine mechanics, data processing, printing parameters, materials, practical examples), Advanced Training (process optimization, material-specific processing), and Expert Training (application optimization, process parameter optimization, productivity enhancement, reproducibility analysis). Customized to customer requirements and experience levels.
• Application and Process Consulting Consulting services supporting customers in optimizing their LCM processes, material development, and application development. Tailored to specific customer needs and delivered by Lithoz's team of application and materials experts.
• CeraCleaning Station Ultra Cleaning station for post-processing CeraFab-printed ceramic parts, providing the necessary equipment for cleaning green parts after printing, before debinding and sintering.

Quantifiable outcome

• European aerospace tier-1 supplier reduced lead times from 14 weeks to 5 weeks using CeraFab 7500 systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EvovecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2024Partnership with UK-based Evove to apply 3D printed ceramic membranes to lithium extraction using SeparonicsTM technology. Replaces traditional evaporation pond methods with modular high-performance filtration systems. Technology reduces required pressure from 10-30 bar to 1-3 bar, extends cleaning intervals from hours to weeks/months, and significantly lowers energy consumption and land use. One verified facility in Singapore achieving up to 600 m² per day output.
• KLS MartincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on ceramic additive manufacturing for medical implants including patient-specific ear bone replacements and other ceramic implant applications. Customer reports double-digit monthly growth and approximately 350 real-patient implant procedures in Europe using Lithoz technology.
• Alumina SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on ceramic AM applications for semiconductor manufacturing. Jointly developed 500mm dual-channel alumina gas distribution ring for Plasway-Technologies' FAST Atomic Layering Process (FALP) platform, enabling high-speed PEALD and ALE processes in the same chamber.
• SafrancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal collaboration to co-develop tailored ceramic feedstock for additive-manufactured turbine blade cores. Achieved functional casting results comparable to conventional injection molding, presented at AM Ceramics 2025 conference in Vienna.
• DTU (Technical University of Denmark)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on solid oxide fuel cell development using LCM technology. Developed monolithic ceramic gyroids achieving five times the power-to-weight ratio of conventional solid oxide fuel cells for lightweight hydrogen engines.
• Plasway-TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Alumina Systems and Lithoz to develop 500mm dual-channel alumina gas distribution ring for semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• MULTIMAT3D (Interreg AT-CZ Project)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterreg Austria-Czech Republic project developing innovative technology for 3D printing of ceramic-metal components for SMEs in the border region.
• BiCeps Project (EIC Funded)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Innovation Council funded project developing bio-inspired actuators using advanced additive manufacturing technologies.
• GraCerLit ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject developing LCM printing setup for additive manufacturing of Functionally Graded Ceramics (FGCs) by simultaneous processing of two photocurable feedstocks.
• As One CorporationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales partner for Japan market. Contact: Sumiyo Mimura, +81 6 6447 8633, 2-1-27 Edobori, Nishi-ku, Osaka 550-8527, Japan.
• ZD PrinterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales partner for South Korea. Contact: Jaehyuck Choi, 3D Printing Business Director, Korea Machinery Industrial Company.
• OBJECTIVE3DminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales partner for Australia and New Zealand. Contact: Elias Baini, 33-35 Yazaki Way, Carrum Downs, VIC 3201, Australia.
• AMS BrasilminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales partner for Brazil. Contact: Silvio Collafemina, CEO, R. Anita Garibaldi 2418, Joinville, SC, Brazil.
• L.R.P.S Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales partner for Israel. Contact: Mordechai Jana, CEO, Teradion Industrial Park, Hightex 1 building, Misgav.
• WENDT (India) Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales partner for India. Contact: Raghunatha Naidu, GM - Machines & Precision Components, #69/70 Sipcot Industrial Complex, Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India.
• Airbus GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner for aerospace ceramic AM applications. Listed as key research partner in Lithoz's network.
• Fraunhofer IKTScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey research partner for ceramic AM technology development. Collaborated on defect classification research for additively manufactured ceramics.
• Montanuniversität LeobencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey academic partner with ongoing ceramic AM research collaborations. Researchers from Montanuniversität published study on strength-limiting defects in 3D printed ceramics.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• 3D Ceram (Sinto Group): French ceramic additive manufacturing company offering stereolithography-based ceramic 3D printing hardware, materials, and parts production. Directly comparable to Lithoz in targeting high-performance technical ceramics with proprietary photopolymerization processes for aerospace, medical, and industrial markets.
• Admatec: Dutch manufacturer of DLP-based ceramic and metal additive manufacturing systems serving technical ceramics, jewelry, and industrial applications. Comparable to Lithoz in offering vat photopolymerization hardware with proprietary ceramic feedstocks for technical component production.
• Tethon 3D: US-based ceramic 3D printing materials and resins developer offering photopolymer and SLA-compatible ceramic slurries, plus contract manufacturing services. Comparable to Lithoz in the materials side of ceramic AM, particularly for industrial and art/decorative ceramic applications.
• XJet: Israeli manufacturer of NanoParticle Jetting systems for ceramic and metal 3D printing, serving dental, medical, and industrial markets. Comparable to Lithoz in delivering high-density technical ceramic parts with proprietary processes for regulated and high-value end markets.

Broad incumbents

• EOS GmbH: German industrial 3D printing leader offering polymer and metal AM systems with extensive enterprise footprint. Relevant incumbent competitor as EOS expands into high-performance materials and serial production, overlapping with Lithoz's industrial and aerospace customers.
• voxeljet: German industrial 3D printing company specializing in binder jetting for sand casting molds, plastics, and metals. Comparable to Lithoz as an established European-headquartered industrial AM vendor pursuing serial production and foundry/aerospace applications.
• 3D Systems: US-headquartered broad portfolio 3D printing company with hardware, materials, and services across plastics, metals, and ceramics. Comparable to Lithoz as a large-scale AM incumbent that addresses some of the same enterprise verticals (medical, dental, aerospace) with overlapping material offerings.
• Stratasys: Global 3D printing company offering polymer and specialty material systems across industrial and dental markets. Comparable to Lithoz in serving dental labs, industrial customers, and OEMs, with growing interest in high-performance and regulated end markets.
• Desktop Metal: US industrial 3D printing company with binder jetting and other AM technologies for metals and ceramics. Comparable to Lithoz in pursuing scalable serial production of technical components using additive processes for enterprise customers.
• Markforged: US industrial 3D printing company with metal and composite AM systems targeted at manufacturing and aerospace customers. Comparable to Lithoz in the broader industrial AM ecosystem where enterprise customers evaluate additive technologies for serial production of high-performance parts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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