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3WIN Maschinenbau
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3WIN Maschinenbau GmbH
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3win.de
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1999
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3WIN Maschinenbau GmbH is a family-owned custom machine builder (Sondermaschinenbau) based in Aachen, Germany, founded in September 1999 by managing director Dagmar Wirtz. The company operates a three-pillar model spanning applied research, manufacturing, and SME digitalization, employing 27 staff at its headquarters and integrated production facility at An der Schurzelter Brücke 11. Core manufacturing capabilities include 3-axis and 5-axis CNC milling, CNC turning, grooving and slotting, plastic and metal 3D printing, and cleanroom assembly (850 sqm total), supported by CAD/CAM integration and a proprietary information management system (FUXX) for production planning and traceability. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and held an EcoVadis Bronze Medal in 2025.

Revenue is generated primarily through bespoke, project-based contracts (one-time project fees with milestone payments: one-third at signing, one-third at delivery readiness, one-third within 30 days post-delivery) for industrial customers including AIXTRON (semiconductor equipment), RWTH Aachen and FH Aachen (research and prototyping), and via research consortium participation in 20+ publicly funded projects (BMBF, BMWi, ESF, ZIM, EU, DBU). Distribution is exclusively direct, with no reseller or e-commerce channels. A second revenue line is the IHK-certified "Digitale Werkstatt" / MACH 4.0 training program (EUR 2,250 per cohort), sold directly to SME machine builders in StädteRegion Aachen. In May 2026, 3WIN acquired Metallbau Heinz Ruland GmbH, adding flood protection, fire water retention, and metal/steel construction capabilities, and operates 3WIN IfiM GmbH as an AN-Institute of FH Aachen for applied research. The company has been named to the Top 100 innovative German Mittelstand for three consecutive years and was the leading 5-star company in the stern Wirtschaftsstudie for companies under 250 employees.

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3WIN Maschinenbau is an Aachen-based custom machine builder (Sondermaschinenbau) founded in 1999, serving industrial clients, research institutes, and municipalities with CNC machining, cleanroom assembly, 3D printing, and IHK-certified SME digitalization training.

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Operating
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11–50
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HeadquartersAachen, Germany
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Aachen
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Germany
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Europe
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Serves global market

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Keyword5 values
special machine manufacturing, CNC machining services, cleanroom assembly, industrial prototyping, manufacturing digitization training
Industry3 codes
1Engineering Prototype Builds (Form/Fit/Function)
CodeIMAAAFABPrimaryYes
2Prototype Metrology, Inspection & Reverse Engineering (Prototype-Focused)
CodeIMAAAFANPrimaryNo
3Metrology & Scanning Services (Inspection Labs, On-Site Measurement)
CodeIMAAAHAJPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Machine Shops33271
  • Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing3327
SIC code2 codes
  • Special Industry Machinery, Nec3559
  • General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec3569
Product category
Special Machine Manufacturing (Sondermaschinenbau)
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Revenue model5 records
1Custom Machine Manufacturing (Sondermaschinenbau)
TypeOne Time License
Description

Bespoke project-based manufacturing of custom machines, equipment, and turn-key solutions for industrial customers, research institutes, and municipalities. Revenue is generated through one-time project contracts with milestone-based payment schedules (one-third on contract signing, one-third on delivery readiness, one-third within 30 days after delivery readiness), as stated in the AGB.

3win.de
2Manufacturing Optimization Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Creative partner services for manufacturing optimization of individual parts and series production, including contract manufacturing and assembly services under cleanroom conditions.

3win.de
3Research Partnership Contributions
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Participation in publicly funded research projects (BMBF, BMWi, ESF, ZIM, EU, DBU) as a practice partner providing prototyping, experimental fabrication, and small-series manufacturing capabilities.

3win.de
4Digital Werkstatt Training Programs
TypeProfessional Services
Description

IHK-certified 'Fachkraft für Digitalisierung im Maschinenbau' training program offered to SMEs, priced at EUR 2,250 (excl. VAT) for 32 instruction units over 5 session dates.

3win.de
5Flood Protection and Metal Construction Systems (via Ruland)
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Since May 2026, revenue is also generated through the Metallbau Heinz Ruland GmbH subsidiary, providing flood protection systems, fire water retention systems, metal and steel construction, and custom special constructions for industry, municipalities, and critical infrastructure operators.

3win.de
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Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Pricing details2 tiers
1Digital Werkstatt – IHK-Certified Training Program
ModelOtherBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
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EUR 2,250.00 excl. VAT. Covers 32 instruction units across 5 session dates (8:00–15:00 on Mondays). Includes digital workplace management, AR/VR/AI applications in workshop, digitization project management, and IHK certification exam.

3win.de
2Project-Based Custom Machine Manufacturing
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadenceMulti-year contract
Notes

Minimum order value EUR 150.00. For project orders, three milestone payments: one-third at contract signing, one-third at delivery readiness, one-third within 30 days after delivery readiness. Custom pricing per project.

3win.de
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Core offering1 text field

3WIN Maschinenbau is a custom special machine manufacturer (Sondermaschinenbau) in Aachen that designs, builds, and commissions bespoke machines, equipment, and turn-key solutions for industrial customers, research institutes, and municipalities. Core capabilities include CNC milling and turning, cleanroom assembly, prototyping, 3D printing in plastic and metal, and contract manufacturing for sectors such as semiconductor, medical technology, food industry, and optics. The company additionally delivers the IHK-certified Digitale Werkstatt training program for SMEs on digitization in mechanical engineering.

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  • Up to 80% reduction in packaging costs (from EUR 1.00 to EUR 0.17 per unit) through optimized packaging process
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Product overview1 text field

3WIN Maschinenbau operates as a custom machine building company offering CNC milling, CNC turning, assembly, and prototyping services primarily for semiconductor, medical technology, and food industries. The company's product portfolio centers on its core Sondermaschinenbau (custom machine construction) services, supplemented by the Digitale Werkstatt (Digital Workshop) training program which provides IHK-certified digitalization education for SMEs in mechanical engineering. Through its subsidiary 3WIN IfiM GmbH (Institut für innovativen Maschinenbau), the company conducts applied research as an affiliated institute of FH Aachen. The Dispensoo product line serves hygiene markets with contactless sensor-based dispensers. Following the May 2026 acquisition of Metallbau Heinz Ruland GmbH, the portfolio expanded to include flood protection systems, firewater retention barriers, metal construction, canal/shaft sealing, and custom industrial protection solutions.

Product and service5 records
1Sondermaschinenbau (Special Machine Manufacturing)
CategorySpecial Machine Manufacturing
Description

Bespoke design, construction, manufacturing, assembly, commissioning, and documentation of custom machines, equipment, and complete turn-key solutions for industrial customers, research institutes, and municipalities. Includes CNC milling (3-axis and 5-axis up to 1000x500x350mm), CNC turning (up to 220mm diameter), cleanroom assembly, and contract manufacturing for semiconductor, medical technology, food industry, and optics sectors.

2Digitale Werkstatt (Digital Workshop Training Program)
CategoryIndustrial Training / Education Services
Description

IHK-certified Fachkraft für Digitalisierung im Maschinenbau training program covering digital workplace management, AR/VR/AI applications in the workshop, and change management for SMEs. Delivered over 32 instruction units across 5 session dates (8:00–15:00 on Mondays) with IHK certification exam upon completion.

3Dispensoo (Contactless Hygiene Dispensers)
CategoryHygiene Products / Dispensing Systems
Description

Contactless hygiene dispensers with infrared sensors for automated dispensing of hygiene products. Units deployed in facilities such as Carolus Thermen Bad Aachen, contributing to spa hygiene concepts. Developed in collaboration with FH Aachen as part of the Re:Thinking Dispenso project.

4Ruland Metallbau - Flood Protection and Metal Construction Systems
CategoryFlood Protection Systems / Metal Construction
Description

Flood protection barriers (mobile and automatic), fire water retention systems, canal and shaft seals, steel constructions, and custom industrial protection solutions for industry, municipalities, and critical infrastructure operators. WHG-certified specialist offering (Fachbetrieb).

53WIN IfiM GmbH - Institut für innovativen Maschinenbau
CategoryApplied Research Services
Description

Research institute subsidiary of 3WIN Maschinenbau GmbH, recognized as an affiliated institute (AN-Institut) of FH Aachen. Conducts applied research in innovative machine construction, prototypes, experimental fabrication, and joint research projects with academic partners.

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Partnership66 partners
1Metallbau Heinz Ruland GmbH
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-05-01
Description

Acquired by 3WIN Maschinenbau GmbH in May 2026. Operates as an independent subsidiary with its own brand, products, and workforce. Extends 3WIN's portfolio into flood protection, fire water retention, metal/steel construction, and individual special constructions. Ruland is a WHG-certified specialist (Fachbetrieb) with nearly 40 years of experience.

3win.de
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-04-01
Description

Research partner in WAI-Lab consortium working on resilient work organization and organizational development.

3Technische Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-04-01
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Research partner in WAI-Lab consortium working on resilient work organization and organizational development.

3win.de
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-04-01
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Industry partner in WAI-Lab consortium. Also host of first project exchange event including company visit.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-04-01
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Industry partner in WAI-Lab consortium for resilient work organization research.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-04-01
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Industry partner in WAI-Lab consortium for resilient work organization research.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-03-01
Description

Project coordination partner in WAI-Lab research consortium (resilient work organization). 3WIN participates alongside ifaa, Hochschule Darmstadt, TH Ostwestfalen-Lippe, Neusser Formblech, Zeppelin Rental, and Zorn Instruments. Funded by BMBF and ESF Plus.

8Philipp Schulze Esking / Deutsches Textilforschungszentrum Nord-West (DTFN)
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-03-01
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Research partner in Detox NH₃ 2.0 project on ammonia capture and recycling for fertilizer production.

3win.de
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-03-01
Description

Long-standing partner in P-REX project developing biobased corrosion protection from phytic acid in manure, in partnership with Hochschule Niederrhein.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-03-01
Description

Academic partner in P-REX project on biobased corrosion protection coatings for automotive and aviation.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or IntegrationAnnounced on2026-03-01
Description

Core technology partner in carbon fiber research (PANoil project, GrafCarbon project). ITA serves as the primary research institute for fiber technology, providing scientific expertise that 3WIN translates into manufacturing processes.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-03-01
Description

Industry partner in Detox NH₃ 2.0 project on ammonia capture from air.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-03-01
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Industry partner in Detox NH₃ 2.0 project on ammonia capture from air.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-03-01
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Industry partner in Detox NH₃ 2.0 project on ammonia capture from air.

15Herberger Wasseraufbereitung GmbH
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-03-01
Description

Industry partner in PANTreat project on thermochemical pretreatment of PAN precursors for cost-reduced carbon fiber production.

3win.de
16BCD
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-03-01
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Partner in PANTreat project for reducing carbon fiber production costs through thermochemical pretreatment.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-03-01
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International academic partner in PANTreat project for carbon fiber cost reduction.

18Junge Zerspanungswerkzeuge
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-06-01
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Partner in 3WIN's first own trade fair (Hausmesse) on June 26, 2025, featuring multiple exhibitors from the machining and tooling industry.

3win.de
19Werner Wilke Zerspanungstechnik GmbH
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-06-01
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Exhibitor at 3WIN Hausmesse 2025.

3win.de
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-06-01
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Exhibitor at 3WIN Hausmesse 2025.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-06-01
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Exhibitor at 3WIN Hausmesse 2025.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-06-01
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Exhibitor at 3WIN Hausmesse 2025.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-06-01
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Exhibitor at 3WIN Hausmesse 2025.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-06-01
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Exhibitor at 3WIN Hausmesse 2025.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-06-01
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Exhibitor at 3WIN Hausmesse 2025.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-06-01
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Exhibitor at 3WIN Hausmesse 2025.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-06-01
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Exhibitor at 3WIN Hausmesse 2025.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-06-01
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Exhibitor at 3WIN Hausmesse 2025.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-03-01
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University partner hosting lab days at 3WIN; students received production tours, ERP training, and hands-on manufacturing experience including milling, turning, and quality control.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2024-12-01
Description

Organizer of creative.challenges 2024, which brought together interdisciplinary creative teams and companies to address challenges like skilled labor shortages. 3WIN participated alongside Roskopf Unternehmensgruppe.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2024-12-01
Description

Partners in the 'Azubifirmen' pilot project where students developed marketing and communication concepts for 3WIN's Summer Camp (Gen Z for Gen Z).

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2024-10-01
Description

Partner in DigiRessII NRW-funded Waterblokk 4.0 project developing digitalized, sustainable flood protection technology. Collaboration with EXAPT and Center for Circular Economy.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2024-10-01
Description

Partner in DigiRessII NRW Waterblokk 4.0 project for digitalized, sustainable flood protection.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2024-08-01
Description

Summer Camp partner contributing to the MÄDCHEN MACHEN MI(N)T program.

35Mobile Autonomous Systems & Cognitive Robotics Institute
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2024-08-01
Description

Summer Camp partner providing robotics experiences (robodogs) at the camp.

3win.de
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2024-08-01
Description

Funder of the MÄDCHEN MACHEN MI(N)T initiative and Summer Camp, as part of the broader MINTPlus program with RWTH Aachen and the Bildungsbüro StädteRegion Aachen.

37VUV – Vereinigte Unternehmerverbände Aachen
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2024-06-01
Description

Main organizer and partner for the Summer Camp for girls in technology (Mädchen Machen MI(N)T), with 3WIN as host company. VUV coordinates multiple regional companies participating in the camp.

3win.de
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2024-06-01
Description

Long-term camp partner providing workshops on vision boards and personal future planning for the Summer Camp. Also collaborated with 3WIN in creative.challenges 2024.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or IntegrationAnnounced on2024-06-01
Description

Core technology partner in digitization and Summer Camp; collaborated on Summer Camp workshops and supports the Digital Werkstatt. Also partner in DigiRessII Waterblokk 4.0 project.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2024-06-01
Description

Summer Camp partner providing VR experiences on circular economy and supply chains for girls in the technology camp.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2024-06-01
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Partner in Summer Camp promoting interest in STEM subjects among young people in the Aachen-Heinsberg region.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2024-06-01
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Summer Camp partner providing pitch training to help girls develop and present their own ideas effectively.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2024-06-01
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Summer Camp partner supporting the girls in technology initiative.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2024-04-01
Description

German tooling company led by Claudia Haimer; exploration of cooperation to expand and deepen the Digitale Werkstatt in Aachen through joint initiatives for girls and women in technical professions and enhanced vocational training.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-11-01
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Industry partner in PANoil project for energy-efficient carbon fiber production through innovative precursor oil-based coating technology.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-11-01
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Industry partner in GrafCarbon project developing plasma-based carbon fiber activation for use with unpolar matrices (PP-CFK composites).

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2022-11-01
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Research partner in GrafCarbon project on plasma grafting for carbon fiber composites.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2021-11-01
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Industry partner in InDry project developing in-situ glass fiber drying using foam sizing and infrared technology.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2021-11-01
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Industry partner in InDry project for innovative in-situ glass fiber drying.

50SAM Coating
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2021-07-01
Description

Industry partner in Carbogerd project developing coating for galettes (fiber guide rollers) for fiber-friendly carbon fiber production.

3win.de
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2021-07-01
Description

Industry partner in Carbogerd project for fiber-friendly carbon fiber production through galette surface design.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2021-07-01
Description

Industry partner in Carbogerd project for fiber-friendly carbon fiber production.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2021-07-01
Description

Partner in Werker-Lab project developing workplace-based learning formats for CAM programming skills.

54AGIT mbH (Aachener Gesellschaft für Innovation und Technologietransfer)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2021-07-01
Description

Strategic partner for the Digitale Werkstatt initiative. AGIT is the regional innovation agency of the StädteRegion Aachen and co-funds/supports the digitalization training program for SMEs.

3win.de
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2021-07-01
Description

Regional government partner for the Digitale Werkstatt program, co-funding and supporting digitalization training for SMEs in the Aachen region.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or IntegrationAnnounced on2020-10-01
Description

Research partner in CAM2030 project developing next-generation CAM systems for complex part manufacturing. Fraunhofer IPT contributes process planning and manufacturing expertise.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or IntegrationAnnounced on2020-10-01
Description

Longstanding technology partner in CAM2030 and Werker-Lab projects; provides CAM/CNC software expertise. Also collaborated on Summer Camp and digitization training programs.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or IntegrationAnnounced on2020-10-01
Description

CAM software component leader; held Experience Day at 3WIN to understand real shopfloor needs; ongoing collaboration on CAM2030 project and digitization.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2019-10-01
Description

Exclusive cooperation partner for the IHK-certified 'Fachkraft für Digitalisierung im Maschinenbau' training program. IHK provides official certification and quality assurance for the Digitale Werkstatt program.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2019-09-01
Description

Research partner in TEFLa-FS project developing an environmentally friendly trap system for spotted-wing Drosophila using light and scent attractants, funded by DBU.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2019-09-01
Description

Project funder and supporter of TEFLa-FS project for environmentally friendly fruit fly control; provides both financial and technical guidance.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2019-09-01
Description

Medical technology partner in MiPE 3D project on optimizing FDM 3D printing for orthopedic corset production.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2019-09-01
Description

Partner in LaOnDe project developing 3D-printed custom load carriers from plastic recyclate for on-demand logistics packaging.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2013-06-01
Description

Recognized research partner since 2013. Collaborates with Fakultät für Maschinenbau on MiPE 3D project (orthopedic corset 3D printing), and with Institut für Konstruktion und Werkstoffprüfung (IKW) and Institut für Verpackungstechnik (IfV) on LaOnDe project (additive manufacturing of custom load carriers).

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2013-01-01
Description

Formal cooperation as recognized research partner since 2013. 3WIN collaborates with multiple RWTH institutes (ITA for textile technology, Institut für Arbeitswissenschaften, Human-Computer Interaction Center) on joint research projects including carbon fiber (PANoil, GrafCarbon), glass fiber (InDry, LEDweave), and CAM2030. Also cooperated with RWTH Aachen's TEXTILTECHNIK for CAM2030.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2011-03-01
Description

Longstanding cooperation since at least 2011; recognized as AN-Institute of FH Aachen (3WIN IfiM GmbH established March 2011). Joint projects include E-Mobility (2015), Re:Thinking Dispenso (2024), and ongoing student lab visits and graduation project supervision.

Recent move12 records

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Peers8 records
TypeOthers
Description

ModuleWorks is an Aachen-based CAM software component provider that is a strategic technology partner of 3WIN (e.g., Experience Day at 3WIN, joint CAM2030 project). It is adjacent/comparable because it operates in the same CNC/CAM software ecosystem that underpins 3WIN's CNC machining and special machine business.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Index-Werke is a German manufacturer of CNC turning machines and production systems. Comparable to 3WIN through its German Sondermaschinenbau heritage, focus on precision metal cutting, and turnkey delivery model, but at a substantially larger scale and with a global footprint.

TypeOthers
Description

EXAPT is an Aachen-based CAM/CNC software specialist that collaborates with 3WIN on the CAM2030 and Werker-Lab research projects and the Digitale Werkstatt training. It is ecosystem-adjacent to 3WIN because both operate in the Aachen CNC/CAM ecosystem serving German machine builders.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

TRUMPF is a German high-tech company manufacturing machine tools (laser cutting, bending, punching) along with laser technology and electronics. It is broadly comparable to 3WIN in the German mechanical engineering and metalworking equipment space but operates at vastly greater scale and international reach.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

IMA Schelling is a German machine builder producing custom industrial systems (wood processing, panel saws, automation). It shares 3WIN's DNA as a German Sondermaschinenbauer delivering project-based bespoke manufacturing systems to industrial customers, but at a much larger scale and across multiple verticals.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

GROB is a leading German machine tool and manufacturing systems provider with a broad product portfolio across universal machining centers and turnkey production systems. It is broadly comparable to 3WIN because it operates in the same German mechanical engineering ecosystem and supplies custom/turnkey metal-cutting manufacturing solutions, but at a much larger scale.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Heldele Automation is a mid-sized German Sondermaschinenbauer/automation integrator offering custom machines, automation cells, and assembly solutions for industrial customers. It is directly comparable to 3WIN because both firms operate as family-led German special machine builders serving industrial customers with bespoke engineering, fabrication, and turn-key delivery.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

EMAG is a German machine tool group producing CNC turning, grinding, and gear-cutting machines for industrial customers. It overlaps with 3WIN's CNC machining and turn-key custom manufacturing value proposition but serves a much broader international customer base with a wider product range.

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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

3WIN Maschinenbau

Special Machine Manufacturing (Sondermaschinenbau)3win.de

3WIN Maschinenbau is an Aachen-based custom machine builder (Sondermaschinenbau) founded in 1999, serving industrial clients, research institutes, and municipalities with CNC machining, cleanroom assembly, 3D printing, and IHK-certified SME digitalization training.

What 3WIN Maschinenbau does

3WIN Maschinenbau GmbH is a family-owned custom machine builder (Sondermaschinenbau) based in Aachen, Germany, founded in September 1999 by managing director Dagmar Wirtz. The company operates a three-pillar model spanning applied research, manufacturing, and SME digitalization, employing 27 staff at its headquarters and integrated production facility at An der Schurzelter Brücke 11. Core manufacturing capabilities include 3-axis and 5-axis CNC milling, CNC turning, grooving and slotting, plastic and metal 3D printing, and cleanroom assembly (850 sqm total), supported by CAD/CAM integration and a proprietary information management system (FUXX) for production planning and traceability. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and held an EcoVadis Bronze Medal in 2025.

Revenue is generated primarily through bespoke, project-based contracts (one-time project fees with milestone payments: one-third at signing, one-third at delivery readiness, one-third within 30 days post-delivery) for industrial customers including AIXTRON (semiconductor equipment), RWTH Aachen and FH Aachen (research and prototyping), and via research consortium participation in 20+ publicly funded projects (BMBF, BMWi, ESF, ZIM, EU, DBU). Distribution is exclusively direct, with no reseller or e-commerce channels. A second revenue line is the IHK-certified "Digitale Werkstatt" / MACH 4.0 training program (EUR 2,250 per cohort), sold directly to SME machine builders in StädteRegion Aachen. In May 2026, 3WIN acquired Metallbau Heinz Ruland GmbH, adding flood protection, fire water retention, and metal/steel construction capabilities, and operates 3WIN IfiM GmbH as an AN-Institute of FH Aachen for applied research. The company has been named to the Top 100 innovative German Mittelstand for three consecutive years and was the leading 5-star company in the stern Wirtschaftsstudie for companies under 250 employees.

3WIN Maschinenbau firmographics

Firmographics
Name
3WIN Maschinenbau
Legal name
3WIN Maschinenbau GmbH
Website
https://3win.de
Company type
Private
Founded year
1999
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
3WIN Maschinenbau is an Aachen-based custom machine builder (Sondermaschinenbau) founded in 1999, serving industrial clients, research institutes, and municipalities with CNC machining, cleanroom assembly, 3D printing, and IHK-certified SME digitalization training.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

3WIN Maschinenbau industry classification

Industry
Product category
Special Machine Manufacturing (Sondermaschinenbau)
NAICS
Machine Shops (33271), Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing (3327)
SIC
Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)
akta.pro primary industry
Engineering Prototype Builds (Form/Fit/Function) (IMAAAFAB)
akta.pro secondary industries
Prototype Metrology, Inspection & Reverse Engineering (Prototype-Focused) (IMAAAFAN), Metrology & Scanning Services (Inspection Labs, On-Site Measurement) (IMAAAHAJ)

Keywords

  • Special machine manufacturing
  • CNC machining services
  • Cleanroom assembly
  • Industrial prototyping
  • Manufacturing digitization training

Where 3WIN Maschinenbau is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Aachen
HQ country
Germany
HQ region
Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

3WIN Maschinenbau business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Custom Machine Manufacturing (Sondermaschinenbau): Bespoke project-based manufacturing of custom machines, equipment, and turn-key solutions for industrial customers, research institutes, and municipalities. Revenue is generated through one-time project contracts with milestone-based payment schedules (one-third on contract signing, one-third on delivery readiness, one-third within 30 days after delivery readiness), as stated in the AGB.
  2. Manufacturing Optimization Services: Creative partner services for manufacturing optimization of individual parts and series production, including contract manufacturing and assembly services under cleanroom conditions.
  3. Research Partnership Contributions: Participation in publicly funded research projects (BMBF, BMWi, ESF, ZIM, EU, DBU) as a practice partner providing prototyping, experimental fabrication, and small-series manufacturing capabilities.
  4. Digital Werkstatt Training Programs: IHK-certified 'Fachkraft für Digitalisierung im Maschinenbau' training program offered to SMEs, priced at EUR 2,250 (excl. VAT) for 32 instruction units over 5 session dates.
  5. Flood Protection and Metal Construction Systems (via Ruland): Since May 2026, revenue is also generated through the Metallbau Heinz Ruland GmbH subsidiary, providing flood protection systems, fire water retention systems, metal and steel construction, and custom special constructions for industry, municipalities, and critical infrastructure operators.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherPay-as-you-goDigital Werkstatt – IHK-Certified Training Program
Unit PricingMulti-year contractProject-Based Custom Machine Manufacturing

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

3WIN Maschinenbau product offering

Product offering

Core offering

3WIN Maschinenbau is a custom special machine manufacturer (Sondermaschinenbau) in Aachen that designs, builds, and commissions bespoke machines, equipment, and turn-key solutions for industrial customers, research institutes, and municipalities. Core capabilities include CNC milling and turning, cleanroom assembly, prototyping, 3D printing in plastic and metal, and contract manufacturing for sectors such as semiconductor, medical technology, food industry, and optics. The company additionally delivers the IHK-certified Digitale Werkstatt training program for SMEs on digitization in mechanical engineering.

Product overview

3WIN Maschinenbau operates as a custom machine building company offering CNC milling, CNC turning, assembly, and prototyping services primarily for semiconductor, medical technology, and food industries. The company's product portfolio centers on its core Sondermaschinenbau (custom machine construction) services, supplemented by the Digitale Werkstatt (Digital Workshop) training program which provides IHK-certified digitalization education for SMEs in mechanical engineering. Through its subsidiary 3WIN IfiM GmbH (Institut für innovativen Maschinenbau), the company conducts applied research as an affiliated institute of FH Aachen. The Dispensoo product line serves hygiene markets with contactless sensor-based dispensers. Following the May 2026 acquisition of Metallbau Heinz Ruland GmbH, the portfolio expanded to include flood protection systems, firewater retention barriers, metal construction, canal/shaft sealing, and custom industrial protection solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Sondermaschinenbau (Special Machine Manufacturing) Bespoke design, construction, manufacturing, assembly, commissioning, and documentation of custom machines, equipment, and complete turn-key solutions for industrial customers, research institutes, and municipalities. Includes CNC milling (3-axis and 5-axis up to 1000x500x350mm), CNC turning (up to 220mm diameter), cleanroom assembly, and contract manufacturing for semiconductor, medical technology, food industry, and optics sectors.
  • Digitale Werkstatt (Digital Workshop Training Program) IHK-certified Fachkraft für Digitalisierung im Maschinenbau training program covering digital workplace management, AR/VR/AI applications in the workshop, and change management for SMEs. Delivered over 32 instruction units across 5 session dates (8:00–15:00 on Mondays) with IHK certification exam upon completion.
  • Dispensoo (Contactless Hygiene Dispensers) Contactless hygiene dispensers with infrared sensors for automated dispensing of hygiene products. Units deployed in facilities such as Carolus Thermen Bad Aachen, contributing to spa hygiene concepts. Developed in collaboration with FH Aachen as part of the Re:Thinking Dispenso project.
  • Ruland Metallbau - Flood Protection and Metal Construction Systems Flood protection barriers (mobile and automatic), fire water retention systems, canal and shaft seals, steel constructions, and custom industrial protection solutions for industry, municipalities, and critical infrastructure operators. WHG-certified specialist offering (Fachbetrieb).
  • 3WIN IfiM GmbH - Institut für innovativen Maschinenbau Research institute subsidiary of 3WIN Maschinenbau GmbH, recognized as an affiliated institute (AN-Institut) of FH Aachen. Conducts applied research in innovative machine construction, prototypes, experimental fabrication, and joint research projects with academic partners.

Quantifiable outcome

  • Up to 80% reduction in packaging costs (from EUR 1.00 to EUR 0.17 per unit) through optimized packaging process
  • +6 more outcomes

Companies that use 3WIN Maschinenbau

Customer profile

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

3WIN Maschinenbau technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

3WIN Maschinenbau partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

66 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • Metallbau Heinz Ruland GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Acquired by 3WIN Maschinenbau GmbH in May 2026. Operates as an independent subsidiary with its own brand, products, and workforce. Extends 3WIN's portfolio into flood protection, fire water retention, metal/steel construction, and individual special constructions. Ruland is a WHG-certified specialist (Fachbetrieb) with nearly 40 years of experience.
  • Hochschule DarmstadtminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Research partner in WAI-Lab consortium working on resilient work organization and organizational development.
  • Technische Hochschule Ostwestfalen-LippeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Research partner in WAI-Lab consortium working on resilient work organization and organizational development.
  • Neusser Formblech GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Industry partner in WAI-Lab consortium. Also host of first project exchange event including company visit.
  • Zeppelin Rental GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Industry partner in WAI-Lab consortium for resilient work organization research.
  • Zorn Instruments GmbH & Co. KGminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Industry partner in WAI-Lab consortium for resilient work organization research.
  • ifaa – Institut für angewandte Arbeitswissenschaft e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Project coordination partner in WAI-Lab research consortium (resilient work organization). 3WIN participates alongside ifaa, Hochschule Darmstadt, TH Ostwestfalen-Lippe, Neusser Formblech, Zeppelin Rental, and Zorn Instruments. Funded by BMBF and ESF Plus.
  • Philipp Schulze Esking / Deutsches Textilforschungszentrum Nord-West (DTFN)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Research partner in Detox NH₃ 2.0 project on ammonia capture and recycling for fertilizer production.
  • Farbenfabrik OELLERSminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Long-standing partner in P-REX project developing biobased corrosion protection from phytic acid in manure, in partnership with Hochschule Niederrhein.
  • Hochschule NiederrheinminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Academic partner in P-REX project on biobased corrosion protection coatings for automotive and aviation.
  • RWTH Aachen Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2026Core technology partner in carbon fiber research (PANoil project, GrafCarbon project). ITA serves as the primary research institute for fiber technology, providing scientific expertise that 3WIN translates into manufacturing processes.
  • GOLD FIELDSminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Industry partner in Detox NH₃ 2.0 project on ammonia capture from air.
  • Unimicron Germany GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Industry partner in Detox NH₃ 2.0 project on ammonia capture from air.
  • SF Soepenberg GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Industry partner in Detox NH₃ 2.0 project on ammonia capture from air.
  • Herberger Wasseraufbereitung GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Industry partner in PANTreat project on thermochemical pretreatment of PAN precursors for cost-reduced carbon fiber production.
  • BCDminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Partner in PANTreat project for reducing carbon fiber production costs through thermochemical pretreatment.
  • Marmara ÜniversitesiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026International academic partner in PANTreat project for carbon fiber cost reduction.
  • Junge ZerspanungswerkzeugeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Partner in 3WIN's first own trade fair (Hausmesse) on June 26, 2025, featuring multiple exhibitors from the machining and tooling industry.
  • Werner Wilke Zerspanungstechnik GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Exhibitor at 3WIN Hausmesse 2025.
  • HAIMER GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Exhibitor at 3WIN Hausmesse 2025.
  • Dormer PrametminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Exhibitor at 3WIN Hausmesse 2025.
  • Werkzeug-Eylert GmbH & Co. KGminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Exhibitor at 3WIN Hausmesse 2025.
  • Diamond Tooling Systems – DTS GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Exhibitor at 3WIN Hausmesse 2025.
  • SIMTEK Präzisionswerkzeuge GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Exhibitor at 3WIN Hausmesse 2025.
  • Toolbase – WerkzeugausgabesystememinorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Exhibitor at 3WIN Hausmesse 2025.
  • ZCC Cutting Tools Europe GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Exhibitor at 3WIN Hausmesse 2025.
  • RotalinminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Exhibitor at 3WIN Hausmesse 2025.
  • BIG DAISHOWA GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Exhibitor at 3WIN Hausmesse 2025.
  • Hochschule FreseniusminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025University partner hosting lab days at 3WIN; students received production tours, ERP training, and hands-on manufacturing experience including milling, turning, and quality control.
  • creative.nrwminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Organizer of creative.challenges 2024, which brought together interdisciplinary creative teams and companies to address challenges like skilled labor shortages. 3WIN participated alongside Roskopf Unternehmensgruppe.
  • IW JUNIOR gGmbH / Bertelsmann StiftungminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Partners in the 'Azubifirmen' pilot project where students developed marketing and communication concepts for 3WIN's Summer Camp (Gen Z for Gen Z).
  • Waterblokk GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Partner in DigiRessII NRW-funded Waterblokk 4.0 project developing digitalized, sustainable flood protection technology. Collaboration with EXAPT and Center for Circular Economy.
  • Center for Circular EconomyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Partner in DigiRessII NRW Waterblokk 4.0 project for digitalized, sustainable flood protection.
  • I.F.I. Institut für Industrieaerodynamik GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Summer Camp partner contributing to the MÄDCHEN MACHEN MI(N)T program.
  • Mobile Autonomous Systems & Cognitive Robotics InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Summer Camp partner providing robotics experiences (robodogs) at the camp.
  • Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Funder of the MÄDCHEN MACHEN MI(N)T initiative and Summer Camp, as part of the broader MINTPlus program with RWTH Aachen and the Bildungsbüro StädteRegion Aachen.
  • VUV – Vereinigte Unternehmerverbände AachencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Main organizer and partner for the Summer Camp for girls in technology (Mädchen Machen MI(N)T), with 3WIN as host company. VUV coordinates multiple regional companies participating in the camp.
  • Roskopf UnternehmensgruppeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Long-term camp partner providing workshops on vision boards and personal future planning for the Summer Camp. Also collaborated with 3WIN in creative.challenges 2024.
  • EXAPT Systemtechnik GmbHcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 June 2024Core technology partner in digitization and Summer Camp; collaborated on Summer Camp workshops and supports the Digital Werkstatt. Also partner in DigiRessII Waterblokk 4.0 project.
  • Kolping Bildung DeutschlandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Summer Camp partner providing VR experiences on circular economy and supply chains for girls in the technology camp.
  • ZDI-Netzwerk Aachen-HeinsbergminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Partner in Summer Camp promoting interest in STEM subjects among young people in the Aachen-Heinsberg region.
  • SaleviumminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Summer Camp partner providing pitch training to help girls develop and present their own ideas effectively.
  • BVMW – Bundesverband mittelständische WirtschaftminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Summer Camp partner supporting the girls in technology initiative.
  • Haimer GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024German tooling company led by Claudia Haimer; exploration of cooperation to expand and deepen the Digitale Werkstatt in Aachen through joint initiatives for girls and women in technical professions and enhanced vocational training.
  • TakemotominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2022Industry partner in PANoil project for energy-efficient carbon fiber production through innovative precursor oil-based coating technology.
  • Neuenhauser Gruppe SE & Co. KGaAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2022Industry partner in GrafCarbon project developing plasma-based carbon fiber activation for use with unpolar matrices (PP-CFK composites).
  • Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften und Künste (HAWK)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2022Research partner in GrafCarbon project on plasma grafting for carbon fiber composites.
  • MICORminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2021Industry partner in InDry project developing in-situ glass fiber drying using foam sizing and infrared technology.
  • DAKO AGminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2021Industry partner in InDry project for innovative in-situ glass fiber drying.
  • SAM CoatingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2021Industry partner in Carbogerd project developing coating for galettes (fiber guide rollers) for fiber-friendly carbon fiber production.
  • RauschertminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2021Industry partner in Carbogerd project for fiber-friendly carbon fiber production through galette surface design.
  • TopocromminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2021Industry partner in Carbogerd project for fiber-friendly carbon fiber production.
  • WBA GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2021Partner in Werker-Lab project developing workplace-based learning formats for CAM programming skills.
  • AGIT mbH (Aachener Gesellschaft für Innovation und Technologietransfer)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2021Strategic partner for the Digitale Werkstatt initiative. AGIT is the regional innovation agency of the StädteRegion Aachen and co-funds/supports the digitalization training program for SMEs.
  • StädteRegion AachencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2021Regional government partner for the Digitale Werkstatt program, co-funding and supporting digitalization training for SMEs in the Aachen region.
  • Fraunhofer IPTcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2020Research partner in CAM2030 project developing next-generation CAM systems for complex part manufacturing. Fraunhofer IPT contributes process planning and manufacturing expertise.
  • EXAPT Systemtechnik GmbHcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2020Longstanding technology partner in CAM2030 and Werker-Lab projects; provides CAM/CNC software expertise. Also collaborated on Summer Camp and digitization training programs.
  • ModuleWorks GmbHcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2020CAM software component leader; held Experience Day at 3WIN to understand real shopfloor needs; ongoing collaboration on CAM2030 project and digitization.
  • IHK Aachen (Industrie- und Handelskammer Aachen)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2019Exclusive cooperation partner for the IHK-certified 'Fachkraft für Digitalisierung im Maschinenbau' training program. IHK provides official certification and quality assurance for the Digitale Werkstatt program.
  • DLR – Dienstleistungszentrum Ländlicher Raum RheinpfalzminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2019Research partner in TEFLa-FS project developing an environmentally friendly trap system for spotted-wing Drosophila using light and scent attractants, funded by DBU.
  • Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2019Project funder and supporter of TEFLa-FS project for environmentally friendly fruit fly control; provides both financial and technical guidance.
  • Rahm Zentrum für Gesundheit GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2019Medical technology partner in MiPE 3D project on optimizing FDM 3D printing for orthopedic corset production.
  • Nellen & Quack THE GREEN LINEminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2019Partner in LaOnDe project developing 3D-printed custom load carriers from plastic recyclate for on-demand logistics packaging.
  • TU DortmundcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2013Recognized research partner since 2013. Collaborates with Fakultät für Maschinenbau on MiPE 3D project (orthopedic corset 3D printing), and with Institut für Konstruktion und Werkstoffprüfung (IKW) and Institut für Verpackungstechnik (IfV) on LaOnDe project (additive manufacturing of custom load carriers).
  • RWTH AachencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Formal cooperation as recognized research partner since 2013. 3WIN collaborates with multiple RWTH institutes (ITA for textile technology, Institut für Arbeitswissenschaften, Human-Computer Interaction Center) on joint research projects including carbon fiber (PANoil, GrafCarbon), glass fiber (InDry, LEDweave), and CAM2030. Also cooperated with RWTH Aachen's TEXTILTECHNIK for CAM2030.
  • FH Aachen (Fachhochschule Aachen)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2011Longstanding cooperation since at least 2011; recognized as AN-Institute of FH Aachen (3WIN IfiM GmbH established March 2011). Joint projects include E-Mobility (2015), Re:Thinking Dispenso (2024), and ongoing student lab visits and graduation project supervision.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

3WIN Maschinenbau competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Others

  • ModuleWorks GmbH: ModuleWorks is an Aachen-based CAM software component provider that is a strategic technology partner of 3WIN (e.g., Experience Day at 3WIN, joint CAM2030 project). It is adjacent/comparable because it operates in the same CNC/CAM software ecosystem that underpins 3WIN's CNC machining and special machine business.
  • EXAPT Systemtechnik GmbH: EXAPT is an Aachen-based CAM/CNC software specialist that collaborates with 3WIN on the CAM2030 and Werker-Lab research projects and the Digitale Werkstatt training. It is ecosystem-adjacent to 3WIN because both operate in the Aachen CNC/CAM ecosystem serving German machine builders.

Broad incumbents

  • Index-Werke GmbH & Co. KG: Index-Werke is a German manufacturer of CNC turning machines and production systems. Comparable to 3WIN through its German Sondermaschinenbau heritage, focus on precision metal cutting, and turnkey delivery model, but at a substantially larger scale and with a global footprint.
  • TRUMPF SE + Co. KG: TRUMPF is a German high-tech company manufacturing machine tools (laser cutting, bending, punching) along with laser technology and electronics. It is broadly comparable to 3WIN in the German mechanical engineering and metalworking equipment space but operates at vastly greater scale and international reach.
  • IMA Schelling Group GmbH: IMA Schelling is a German machine builder producing custom industrial systems (wood processing, panel saws, automation). It shares 3WIN's DNA as a German Sondermaschinenbauer delivering project-based bespoke manufacturing systems to industrial customers, but at a much larger scale and across multiple verticals.
  • GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG: GROB is a leading German machine tool and manufacturing systems provider with a broad product portfolio across universal machining centers and turnkey production systems. It is broadly comparable to 3WIN because it operates in the same German mechanical engineering ecosystem and supplies custom/turnkey metal-cutting manufacturing solutions, but at a much larger scale.
  • EMAG Holding GmbH: EMAG is a German machine tool group producing CNC turning, grinding, and gear-cutting machines for industrial customers. It overlaps with 3WIN's CNC machining and turn-key custom manufacturing value proposition but serves a much broader international customer base with a wider product range.

Direct peers

  • Heldele Automation GmbH: Heldele Automation is a mid-sized German Sondermaschinenbauer/automation integrator offering custom machines, automation cells, and assembly solutions for industrial customers. It is directly comparable to 3WIN because both firms operate as family-led German special machine builders serving industrial customers with bespoke engineering, fabrication, and turn-key delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

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3WIN Maschinenbau social profiles

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Compliance2 records

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Subsidiaries2 records

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Frequently asked questions about 3WIN Maschinenbau

What does 3WIN Maschinenbau do?

3WIN Maschinenbau is a custom special machine manufacturer (Sondermaschinenbau) in Aachen that designs, builds, and commissions bespoke machines, equipment, and turn-key solutions for industrial customers, research institutes, and municipalities. Core capabilities include CNC milling and turning, cleanroom assembly, prototyping, 3D printing in plastic and metal, and contract manufacturing for sectors such as semiconductor, medical technology, food industry, and optics. The company additionally delivers the IHK-certified Digitale Werkstatt training program for SMEs on digitization in mechanical engineering.

Is 3WIN Maschinenbau a public or private company?

3WIN Maschinenbau is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.

When was 3WIN Maschinenbau founded?

3WIN Maschinenbau was founded in 1999. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is 3WIN Maschinenbau based?

3WIN Maschinenbau is headquartered in Aachen, Germany, in the Europe region.

How does 3WIN Maschinenbau make money?

Five revenue lines are on record. Custom Machine Manufacturing (Sondermaschinenbau) is the primary driver. The others are manufacturing Optimization Services, research Partnership Contributions, digital Werkstatt Training Programs and flood Protection and Metal Construction Systems (via Ruland).

Who are 3WIN Maschinenbau's main competitors?

Others on record are ModuleWorks GmbH and EXAPT Systemtechnik GmbH. Broad incumbents are Index-Werke GmbH & Co. KG, TRUMPF SE + Co. KG, IMA Schelling Group GmbH, GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG and EMAG Holding GmbH. Heldele Automation GmbH is listed as a direct peer.

Does 3WIN Maschinenbau have an API?

No public API is recorded for 3WIN Maschinenbau.

What industry is 3WIN Maschinenbau in?

3WIN Maschinenbau's product category is Special Machine Manufacturing (Sondermaschinenbau). Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAAAFAB, Engineering Prototype Builds (Form/Fit/Function), with a secondary code of IMAAAFAN, Prototype Metrology, Inspection & Reverse Engineering (Prototype-Focused). Its NAICS code is 33271 and its SIC code is 3559.

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