RPM Rapid Product Manufacturing

What RPM Rapid Product Manufacturing does

RPM Rapid Product Manufacturing GmbH is a privately held German plastic parts manufacturer founded in 1997 in Helmstedt by Dr. Jörg Gerken and Dr. Klaus Kreutzburg. The company operates twelve in-house production technologies spanning additive manufacturing (SLS using Farsoon machines, Carbon DLS, DLP), plastic casting (proprietary NylonMold™ PA6 casting, PU casting in silicone moulds, Reaction Injection Moulding/RIM), and small-series injection moulding (200–10,000 parts) using aluminium and steel tooling. Production is fully integrated under one roof, including in-house tooling design, tool machining, metal milling, injection moulding, and post-processing services such as machining, painting, lamination, assembly, and technical measurement. RPM also offers specialized capabilities in lattice generation for AM parts and Design-for-AM consultancy to optimize parts for cost and manufacturability.

RPM serves European customers across primary verticals of automotive (OEMs and Tier suppliers), industrial goods and machine construction, and automation and robotics, with secondary exposure to medical device manufacturers and consumer-goods/sports brands. Named reference customers include Canyon Bicycles (series 3D-printed Garmin/Wahoo computer mounts via Carbon DLS with PA11 CF material) and Tier automotive suppliers producing bumpers, floor boards, aftermarket, and specialty vehicle parts.

The business model is exclusively direct B2B sales with no resellers or intermediaries, and pricing is quote-based rather than published. Customers submit CAD files (up to 80 MB across numerous formats including STEP, STL, CATIA, IGES, and others) plus technical specifications via the website, phone, or email, and receive an offer within 24–72 hours. Quote pricing varies by technology, material, batch quantity, and complexity. Revenue is split roughly evenly at ~30% each across additive manufacturing, small-series casting, and injection moulding, with additional contribution from finishing, assembly, and quality services. Operational scale includes 1,500+ projects per year and 100,000+ parts delivered annually, supported by ISO 9001:2015 quality certification and TISAX Level 3 information-security certification, the latter of which exceeds ISO 27001 requirements and is a gating credential for automotive and medical customers.

Name

RPM Rapid Product Manufacturing

Legal name

rapid product manufacturing GmbH

Website

https://rpm-factories.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RPM Rapid Product Manufacturing GmbH is a Helmstedt, Germany-based privately held plastic parts manufacturer operating 12 in-house technologies spanning additive manufacturing, casting, and small-series injection moulding. It produces prototypes and series runs of 1 to 10,000 parts for European automotive, industrial goods, automation, medical, and consumer-goods customers, including a proprietary NylonMold™ PA6 casting process.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Helmstedt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Manufacturing Services (Additive, Casting, Injection Moulding): Revenue primarily from manufacturing plastic parts across 12 technologies. Revenue split approximately: 30% additive manufacturing, 30% small series casting, 30% injection moulding. Services include prototyping, pre-series, small series, specialty series, and aftermarket parts production. Quote-based pricing varies by technology, material, quantity, and complexity.
2. Finishing, Assembly and Quality Services: Additional revenue from post-production services including machining, polishing, assembly of multiple components, painting, lamination, protection coatings, technical measurement, part scanning, and performance testing. Services documented within ISO 9001:2015 quality framework.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RPM Rapid Product Manufacturing GmbH operates as a contract manufacturer producing technical plastic parts in batch sizes of 1 to 10,000 units using 12 in-house manufacturing technologies spanning additive manufacturing (SLS, DLS, DLP), plastic casting (NylonMold™ PA6 casting, PU casting, RIM), and small-series injection moulding. The company provides prototyping, pre-series, small series, specialty series, and aftermarket parts production primarily for European customers in automotive, industrial goods, automation, medical devices, and consumer goods sectors.

Product overview

RPM Rapid Product Manufacturing GmbH is a plastic parts manufacturer offering 12 in-house production technologies spanning three core areas: Additive Manufacturing (SLS, DLS, DLP), Plastic Casting (NylonMold PA6 casting, PU casting, RIM), and Injection Moulding. The company provides a unified manufacturing service that supports the complete product lifecycle from functional prototypes through small series production (1 to 10,000+ parts), with specialized capabilities in lattice generation and Design for AM optimization. Services include quality assurance, finishing, assembly, and secure data handling. The company focuses on industrial and technical plastic parts serving automotive, industrial goods, automation, medical, and consumer goods industries across Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NylonMold™: Proprietary PA6-Gießtechnologie (PA6 casting technology) developed and trademarked by rpm for technical parts production.

Products and services

• SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) Selective Laser Sintering additive manufacturing using Farsoon machines for prototyping and series production of functional parts from specialty materials including PP, TPU, PA6, and PA6 MF. For industrial customers needing complex geometries and lightweight components.
• DLS (Digital Light Synthesis) Carbon DLS technology for series additive manufacturing, enabling production of complex geometries and lattice structures with isotropic properties and series-ready materials. Used for consumer goods and sports/leisure products with custom lattice structures.
• DLP (Digital Light Processing) Digital Light Processing 3D printing for producing parts with high resolution and smooth surface finish across prototyping and small series applications.
• NylonMold™ (PA6 Casting) Proprietary PA6 (polyamide/nylon) casting technology using silicone moulds for production of 20-200 parts with series-similar material properties including reinforced variants (PA6 GF30, PA6 CF10). RPM is developer and brand owner.
• PU Casting (PUR) Polyurethane vacuum casting process for producing parts in silicone moulds with a wide material palette including RIM resins for technical end-use applications.
• RIM (Reaction Injection Moulding) Reaction Injection Moulding for large format plastic parts in specialty and small series, using two-component materials suitable as direct replacements for series materials. Supports painting, lamination, and metal component additions.
• Injection Moulding Small-series injection moulding using aluminum and steel tooling for batch sizes of 200 to 10,000 parts. In-house tooling design, machining, and production capabilities including 2K (two-component) injection moulding, overmoulding, and processing of specialty materials.
• Aftermarket Parts Production Production of aftermarket parts using DLS and SLS for on-demand functional parts, new injection mould production including reverse engineering, and PA6 moulding or RIM alternatives for larger parts.
• Quality Assurance and Finishing Services Comprehensive finishing and quality services including machining, polishing, assembly of multiple components, painting, lamination, protection coatings, technical measurement, part scanning, and performance testing under ISO 9001:2015.

Quantifiable outcome

• On-time delivery rate exceeding 96%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FarsooncoreTechnology or IntegrationFarsoon is the supplier of SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) machines to rpm. rpm has purchased four Farsoon SLS systems (SS403P, HT403P and additional systems) since February 2020, including a Powder Management System (PMS) for SLS production line automation. This is a multi-year, deepening technology partnership where rpm relies on Farsoon as its primary SLS hardware platform.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hubs: Amsterdam-based on-demand manufacturing marketplace connecting customers to vetted manufacturing partners for CNC, 3D printing, and injection moulding. Direct peer in the European plastic-parts service-bureau category with similar customer verticals.
• Materialise: Belgian-headquartered AM and contract manufacturing services company serving automotive, medical, industrial and consumer customers with industrial 3D printing and finishing. Comparable in vertical focus (automotive/medical), European footprint, and emphasis on certified production.
• Xometry: Global digital marketplace for custom manufacturing, including injection moulding and industrial 3D printing, serving automotive, industrial, and medical buyers with instant quoting. Direct competitor to RPM's online quote-driven GTM and small-series plastic part focus.
• Protolabs: Largest global on-demand digital manufacturer offering automated quoting for injection moulding, SLS/DLS/SLA 3D printing, and CNC. Closest comparable to RPM's model of serving engineering buyers with small-series (1-10,000) plastic parts across multiple technologies under one roof.
• Sculpteo: French online 3D printing and injection moulding service bureau, now part of BASF, focused on plastic prototyping and small-series production for European industrial customers. Closely matches RPM's on-demand quote model and European B2B targeting.

Broad incumbents

• Stratasys Direct Manufacturing: Services arm of major 3D printing OEM Stratasys offering on-demand production via FDM, PolyJet, and SAF, plus injection moulding. Larger incumbent with comparable small-series plastic part focus but broader portfolio and equipment-maker economics.
• EOS GmbH: German industrial additive manufacturing equipment leader with accompanying services business across polymer and metal AM. Regional incumbent in Germany with overlapping customer base in automotive and industrial manufacturing.
• ARBURG: German injection moulding machine manufacturer with an "ARBURG Additive" Freeformer line and turnkey manufacturing services. Adjacent incumbent with overlapping injection moulding expertise and German Mittelstand roots, though primarily an OEM rather than service bureau.
• 3D Systems: Global 3D printing equipment and services company with plastics AM production capabilities (SLA, SLS, DMP) serving automotive, medical, and aerospace. Comparable in end-market verticals but operates at much larger scale across many geographies.

Emerging players

• Carbon: Owner of DLS technology with a growing production network of partners and direct customers. Overlaps with RPM via the DLS process used by RPM's customers; positioned as both a critical supplier and potential channel competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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