3D MicroPrint

What 3D MicroPrint does

3D MicroPrint GmbH is a privately held German specialty manufacturer founded in 2013 and headquartered in Chemnitz, Saxony, that produces high-precision metal microcomponents via its proprietary Micro Laser Sintering (MLS / µ-LPBF) process and sells the dedicated DMP70 and DMP120 machines that perform it. The technology uses infrared fiber lasers (50/200 W) with spot sizes ≤30µm and layer thicknesses down to 1µm to achieve 5µm resolution, >99.5% relative density, and minimum wall thicknesses of 30µm — performance metrics not commercially available from generic metal LPBF systems. The company serves primarily medical technology (fiber optic guides, endoscopes, surgical instruments), aerospace (millimeter-wave and sub-terahertz waveguide devices), and adjacent niches including fluid technology, electrical engineering (CuCr1Zr inductors and motor windings), measurement technology, and precious-metal jewelry, with named customers including GE Aerospace, Bego Medical, and multiple research institutions.

The business operates three interlocking revenue streams: capital equipment sales (DMP70 and DMP120 systems), contract manufacturing of custom micro metal parts, and engineering / quality assurance services aligned to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485. Pricing is quote-based against part specification, material, and quantity rather than published list, with multi-year contract cadence for enterprise customers. Commercial reach is delivered through a small direct sales and engineering team (~20 staff) complemented by a five-region channel partner network covering Japan (HTL Co. Japan), Europe (HTL Co. Europe AB, Sweden), North America (SenSolution, Santa Clara CA), South Korea (KNC Co.), and Israel (Pearltech). The company is founder-owned, with two co-CEOs — Joachim Göbner (CEO & CTO) and Knut Hentschel (CEO & CFO) — and has not raised institutional funding or pursued an IPO based on available disclosures.

Name

3D MicroPrint

Legal name

3D MicroPrint GmbH

Website

https://3dmicroprint.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Micro Metal Additive Manufacturing

NAICS

Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing (333242), Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3329)

SIC

Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal 3D Printers (LPBF/SLM/DMLS, Binder Jetting, DED/LENS/WAAM) (IMAAAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Micro/Nanoscale & Precision 3D Printers (Two-Photon, Micro-SLA) (IMAAAAAI), Precision Micro-3D Printing Services (micro-SLA, micro-metal, microfluidics) (IMAAADAF)

Keywords

• Micro metal 3D printing
• Micro laser sintering
• Powder bed fusion machines
• Precision metal microcomponents
• Additive manufacturing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chemnitz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing: Custom part manufacturing services using Micro Laser Sintering technology for prototypes and series production. Customers pay for manufacturing services based on part complexity, material, and quantity.
2. MLS Machine Sales: Sale of DMP70 and DMP120 micro laser sintering machines as complete systems for customers' own production facilities.
3. Metal Powder Materials: Supply of metal powders including stainless steel (1.4404, 1.4542), titanium (3.7035, Ti6Al4V), copper (CuOF, CuCr1Zr), Inconel 718, and precious metals.
4. Engineering Services: Design optimization, technological consulting, feasibility analysis, and construction/re-design services to support customers from initial idea to finished product.
5. Quality Assurance Services: Quality control and documentation services following ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

3D MicroPrint GmbH manufactures high-precision micro metal components using proprietary Micro Laser Sintering (MLS / µ-LPBF) additive manufacturing technology. The company also designs, develops, and sells its own DMP-series micro laser sintering machines (DMP70 and DMP120), supplies compatible metal powders, and provides engineering design consultation, contract manufacturing, and quality assurance services to enterprise and research customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contract Manufacturing Service (Auftragsfertigung) Custom contract manufacturing of high-precision micro metal parts using proprietary Micro Laser Sintering (MLS) technology. Covers design optimization, prototyping, and series production of parts with 5µm accuracy for industrial customers in medical, aerospace, electronics, fluid technology, and jewelry.
• DMP70 Micro Sintering System Standard micro laser sintering machine for in-house production of micro metal parts. Uses infrared fiber laser with ≤30µm spot size, 1-15µm layer thickness, and a 60x60mm build platform, operating in purified argon atmosphere with a zero-point clamping system. Sold as a complete system to industrial and research customers.
• DMP120 Next Generation Micro Metal Printer Next-generation micro metal printer unveiled at Formnext 2025 with 120x120mm extended build area, 100mm maximum height, 1-30µm layer thickness, and 4x larger build area / 10x larger build volume / 5x faster build speed than previous models. Produces wall thicknesses as low as 30µm across stainless steel, titanium, copper, Inconel, and precious metals.
• Metal Powder Materials Metal powder materials supplied for use with the DMP micro laser sintering machines, including stainless steel 1.4404 (316L) and 1.4542 (17-4PH), titanium 3.7035 and Ti6Al4V, copper CuOF and CuCr1Zr (electrical conductivity up to 93% IACS after heat treatment), Inconel 718, and precious metals.
• Engineering Services Design optimization, technological consulting, feasibility analysis, and construction/re-design services supporting customers from initial idea through finished product. Helps industrial customers adapt part designs for the MLS process and adopt micro-scale additive manufacturing.
• Quality Assurance Services Quality control and documentation services following ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485 standards, supporting production of medical-grade and industrial microcomponents.

Quantifiable outcome

• Precision down to 5-10 micrometres
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HTL Co. Japan Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHTL Co. Japan Ltd. serves as the exclusive distribution partner for 3D MicroPrint in the Asia region (Japan). Located at Techno Bldg. 3F, 72-16-6 Akebono-cho, Tachikawa-City, Tokyo 190-0012. Provides local sales, support, and customer engagement for Japanese market.
• HTL Co. Europe ABcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHTL Co. Europe AB serves as the distribution partner for 3D MicroPrint in the European market. Located at Kronborgsgränd 11, 164 46 Kista, Stockholm, Sweden. Manages European sales and customer relationships.
• SenSolution (Michael Karst)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSenSolution and Michael Karst serve as business development partners for 3D MicroPrint in North America. Based in Santa Clara, CA. Responsible for market development and customer engagement in the North American region.
• KNC Co. LTD.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKNC Co. LTD. serves as the distribution partner for 3D MicroPrint in South Korea. Located at #312, 122 LS-ro, Dongan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, 14118. Provides local sales and support for South Korean customers.
• Pearltech - Business & Technology Development Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPearltech - Business & Technology Development Ltd. serves as the partner for 3D MicroPrint in Israel. Located at 40 Haroshet, Kiryat Bialik 2751156, Israel. Manages business development and technology partnerships in the Israeli market.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• UpNano: UpNano develops two-photon polymerization systems for micro and nanoscale 3D printing. Adjacent emerging technology that competes for micro-AM design slots in research and medical applications served by 3D MicroPrint.
• Nanoscribe (BICO): Nanoscribe, part of BICO, is a leader in two-photon polymerization-based micro and nano 3D printing. Comparable to 3D MicroPrint as a micro-AM specialist serving research and life sciences customers with complementary (not direct) technology.

Broad incumbents

• Nikon SLM Solutions: Nikon SLM Solutions is a leading manufacturer of multi-laser LPBF systems for serial metal production. Like EOS, it competes broadly in metal AM and pushes down-feature-size capabilities that overlap with 3D MicroPrint's micro-LPBF niche.
• Velo3D: Velo3D manufactures LPBF systems targeted at aerospace, defense, and energy with a focus on complex geometries and high-spec parts. Adjacent competitor to 3D MicroPrint in precision metal AM and shared aerospace customer base.
• Renishaw plc: Renishaw supplies metal LPBF systems used in medical, aerospace, and high-precision industrial applications. Direct overlap with 3D MicroPrint in regulated, high-precision metal AM verticals.
• 3D Systems: 3D Systems offers a broad portfolio of metal and polymer AM systems, including precision metal offerings. Overlaps with 3D MicroPrint in regulated verticals (medical, aerospace) and in industrial metal printing.
• Additive Industries (MetalFAB): Additive Industries produces modular industrial LPBF systems for serial production. Operates in the same metal AM machine market as 3D MicroPrint but at a much larger build envelope.
• EOS GmbH: EOS is the global leader in industrial metal powder bed fusion (LPBF/SLM) systems. It is a broad incumbent offering machines across the full metal AM size range; 3D MicroPrint competes in the micro-scale edge of EOS's footprint.
• TRUMPF Additive Manufacturing: TRUMPF offers metal LPBF systems, including green-laser variants tuned for copper and high-reflectivity materials relevant to electronics and inductor applications. Overlaps with 3D MicroPrint in precision metal AM and material coverage (e.g., CuCr1Zr).

Direct peers

• Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF): BMF is a direct micro-3D printing peer, specializing in micro-SLA projection systems for ultra-high-resolution parts. While BMF focuses on polymers and not metal, it competes in the micro-precision AM space and addresses overlapping medical, electronics, and research customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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