What Silberform Aktiengesellschaft does

Silberform Aktiengesellschaft is a privately held German design, prototyping, and engineering services group founded in 2010 by Jürgen Müller and headquartered in Weil der Stadt, Baden-Württemberg. The company serves primarily automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, with secondary exposure to aerospace (e.g., RECARO Aircraft Seating) and medical technology customers. It operates as a platform of six specialized subsidiaries — Silberform AG, Studios, Tools & Parts, Creative Experience, Digital, and Energy Solutions — plus regional entities in Poland (Krakow) and the United States (Washington D.C.), employing approximately 150 people.

Core offerings span the full design-to-physical-model value chain: product, material, and interface design (including HMI/UI, Class-A surfacing, and AR/VR visualization); model construction, concept studies, and prototyping (including show cars, special vehicles, and presentation models); industrial equipment, tooling, and the proprietary MAKSyna standardized equipment product line; and business services covering IT, software, process consulting, and quality management. Technology assets include two 5-axis CNC large milling machines with an 8 x 3.5 x 2.75 m working area, a clay design studio, hand-laid fiber composite capabilities, and the cloud-based SF42 business process management platform. The proprietary SILBERFORM DYNAMICS line produces invisible, high-performance sound actuators for vehicle interiors, audited to VDA automotive standard.

Silberform's revenue model is predominantly professional services billed via custom quotes to enterprise customers, supplemented by hardware sales (Dynamics sound systems, Energy Solutions photovoltaic and storage systems) and a recurring/transactional software component via SF42. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and TISAX certifications, with TISAX positioning it as a qualified supplier for confidential OEM programs. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supported by presence at IAA, Retro Classics, and Formula Student sponsorships for employer branding. Last disclosed revenue was EUR 22M in 2018; the group invested EUR 10M in a new manufacturing center inaugurated in October 2025.

Name

Silberform Aktiengesellschaft

Legal name

Silberform Aktiengesellschaft

Website

https://silberform.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Silberform Aktiengesellschaft is a German design, prototyping, and engineering services group serving primarily automotive and aerospace OEMs through six subsidiaries, offering product design, CNC machining, clay modeling, AR/VR visualization, and proprietary hardware like the SILBERFORM DYNAMICS invisible sound system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Design & Prototyping Services

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333), Industrial Design Services (54142)

SIC

Aircraft (3721), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Tooling, Jigs, Fixtures & Molds for Airframe/Composite Manufacturing (IMABAEAI)

Keywords

• Automotive design services
• Prototype model building
• Industrial tooling equipment
• Aerospace prototyping services
• Business process software

Headquarters

HQ city

Weil Der Stadt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Design and Development Services: Professional services revenue from product design, material and interface design, HMI design, virtual design, and AR/VR visualizations for automotive, air and space industries
2. Model Construction and Prototyping: Revenue from concept studies, design models, functional models, testing models, prototypes, special vehicles, presentation models, and showcars
3. Equipment and Tooling: Revenue from conception, development, production, commissioning, maintenance, service, dismantling and recycling of operational equipment, systems, and tools
4. Business Services: Revenue from IT services, software programming, process consulting, quality management, and communication and media services
5. SILBERFORM DYNAMICS Sound Systems: Sale and integration of invisible sound actuator systems for vehicles, including consultation, acoustic technology, and external media connections like Bluetooth
6. SF42 Software Platform: Web-based business process management software with modules covering document management, fleet management, license monitoring, IT support, database administration, quality management, sales tools, accounting, HR, procurement, warehouse management, and project management
7. Silberform ENERGY SOLUTIONS: Photovoltaic systems, storage solutions, smart integration of heat pumps and wallboxes

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Silberform Aktiengesellschaft provides design, development, model construction, and prototyping services to automotive, air/space, and medical technology enterprises, covering the full pipeline from virtual design and HMI/interface design to physical models, showcars, special vehicles, and series-production components. The company also conceives, develops, produces, and maintains industrial equipment, facilities, and tools under its proprietary MAKSyna line, and delivers business services including IT services, software programming, process consulting, and quality management. In addition, Silberform sells its own proprietary products: the SF42 business process management software platform, the SILBERFORM DYNAMICS invisible 3D vehicle sound system, the Recharged Classics electric conversion kit for Mercedes-Benz BR461, and photovoltaic/storage solutions through its Energy Solutions subsidiary.

Product overview

Silberform Aktiengesellschaft is a German design and development services group serving the automotive and aerospace industries. The company operates as a platform of specialized subsidiaries providing integrated services from virtual design through prototyping to production. Core offerings include the SF42 business process management platform, Silberform Dynamics invisible 3D sound systems for vehicles, and the MAKSyna standardized equipment product line. Services span product/design development, model construction and prototyping, industrial equipment tooling, and business services including IT and software development. The group also includes specialized subsidiaries for creative experience (Silberform Creative Experience), energy solutions (Silberform Energy Solutions), and operates the Recharged Classics electric conversion kit for classic Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Recent innovations include the S9spark sports car concept and expansion into sustainable upcycling through CIDA GmbH investment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SF42 Web-based business process management platform enabling continuous control of information across enterprise and business processes. Features data mining, knowledge management, statistical methods, intelligent evaluations, complete process integration and documentation, scalable standardized data model, redundancy-free data management, and integrated management system (PDAC). Cloud-based with role-based GUI and real-time reporting. Designed for enterprise customers managing complex operational workflows.
• SILBERFORM DYNAMICS Soundsystem Invisible 3D sound system for vehicles using high-performance sound actuators mounted behind interior components. Creates spatial sound by stimulating interior panels with sound waves. Certified to VDA automotive standard, with applications in automotive, air travel, Oldtimer/Youngtimer, and Caravan sectors. Features very low weight, minimal space requirements, and easy integration with external media connections like Bluetooth.
• MAKSyna Standardized production equipment product line developed by Silberform for operational equipment, facilities, and tools. Used in conception, development, production, commissioning, maintenance, service, dismantling, and recycling of industrial equipment and tooling solutions.
• Recharged Classics Electric conversion kit for Mercedes-Benz BR461, enabling electrification of classic vehicles. Presented at the 2nd Technology Day 2025 as part of Silberform's expanding mobility and e-mobility product portfolio.
• Product, Material & Interface Design Visualization and design services including design drafts, HMI & UI design, CAS/Digital form finding, Class-A/STRAK surface modeling, and AR & VR visualizations. Serves automotive and aerospace manufacturers needing concept visualization, interface design, and digital prototyping support.
• Model Construction, Concept Studies & Prototypes Prototype and model building services including concept studies, design models, functional models, testing models, prototypes, special vehicles, and presentation models for trade shows and internal presentations. Serves automotive and aerospace manufacturers needing physical models for validation, trade show exhibition, and series development.
• Equipment, Facilities & Tools Industrial equipment and tooling solutions including conception, development, production, commissioning, maintenance, service, dismantling, and recycling of operational equipment, systems, and tools. Includes the proprietary MAKSyna standardized product line for operational equipment.
• Business Services IT services, software programming, process consulting, quality management, and communication/media services for enterprise operations. Includes the SF42 business process management platform and supports clients with project management and strategy development.
• Silberform Energy Solutions Photovoltaic systems, storage solutions, smart integration of heat pumps and wallboxes, and intelligent building control systems. Offered through the Silberform Energy Solutions subsidiary serving commercial and residential energy customers.
• Silberform Creative Experience Creative services subsidiary for design experience, exhibition design, and trade show presentation solutions, including product design, virtual design, and AR & VR visualizations.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Akademie der Bildenden Künste Krakau (ASP Krakau)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 September 2025Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow partnering with Silberform on a joint design project featured at the 2nd Technology Day 2025.
• S9spark Vision ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Vision project where students developed a sports car concept based on Caterham 420R under the leadership of Prof. Dr. hab. Marek Liskiewicz in cooperation with the Silberform subsidiary in Krakow. Foundation for several bachelor's theses.
• KA-RaceIng e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2021Formula Student racing team at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). Silberform serves as Premium Sponsor, supporting the team in manufacturing laminate molds for all aerodynamic components of their racing vehicles. The partnership provides prototyping and manufacturing experience while supporting engineering education.
• RECARO Aircraft SeatingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 September 2019Aerospace seating manufacturer for whom Silberform produced a prototype of a new Business Class seat presented at IAA 2019.
• metrologxminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 September 2019Partner company presenting cloud-based tracking solution on an industrial e-scooter at IAA 2019, related to alternative mobility solutions.
• Emobil-SWminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner/association member listed in Silberform's partner network.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Magna Steyr: Large automotive contract manufacturer and engineering services arm of Magna International, with extensive vehicle development, prototyping, and complete vehicle production capabilities. Comparable in automotive design/prototype services but at a much larger scale and broader scope.

Direct peers

• AVL List GmbH: Technology consultancy for automotive, off-highway, and aerospace offering simulation, prototype, and testing services. Closely comparable as a development services firm with strong OEM relationships and a focus on prototype and validation work.
• Segula Technologies: Global engineering group offering design, development, and prototyping services to automotive, aerospace, and industrial customers. Comparable in cross-industry engineering services and international footprint serving tier-1 OEMs.
• RLE International Group: Mid-sized German engineering services provider focused on automotive development, lightweight design, and prototype engineering. Comparable as a German design/development services firm with similar customer profile and scale range.
• AKKA Technologies (Movis/Akkodis): European engineering and digital services firm with strong automotive and aerospace client base. Comparable scope of design, prototype, and systems engineering services for premium OEMs.
• Italdesign Giugiaro: Italian design, engineering, and prototyping house serving automotive OEMs, with showcar, prototype, and series production services. Closely comparable as a design-led prototyping specialist for premium automotive programs.
• EDAG Engineering Group AG: Independent engineering services provider for the automotive industry offering vehicle development, production solutions, and prototype services. Directly comparable as a design, engineering and prototyping services firm serving German automotive OEMs.
• Bertrandt AG: German engineering services partner to the automotive and aerospace industries, providing development, prototyping, and series production support. Highly comparable customer base, vertical (automotive + aerospace) and service offering.
• IAV GmbH: Engineering services company developing powertrain, vehicle, and production solutions for automotive OEMs. Comparable as a high-end engineering services firm serving premium German automotive customers with model/prototype-adjacent work.
• FEV Group GmbH: International engineering services provider for mobility and powertrain development across automotive, aerospace, and off-highway. Comparable in serving premium OEM prototype and pre-production development programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInde.linkedin.com/company/silberform-aktiengesellschaft
• Instagraminstagram.com/silberform_talents

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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