CIM Technology

What CIM Technology does

CIM-Technologie-Zentrum Wismar e.V. is a non-profit association (eingetragener Verein, registered VR 345 at Amtsgericht Wismar) founded in 1993 in Wismar, Germany, dedicated to promoting science and education through innovation support and continuing education for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Operated by a five-member board chaired by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Roland Larek, the organization coordinates 12 R&D-oriented business networks spanning special machine construction, micro-machining, compound materials, medical technology, food industry process safety, hybrid lightweight construction, hydrogen technologies, and digital tools for skilled labor shortages. The organization is a member of the ZUSE-Gemeinschaft and maintains academic partnerships with Hochschule Wismar and multiple Universitätsmedizin Rostock departments.\n\nThe core technology portfolio includes specialized micro-machining capabilities (3-axis and 6-axis CNC micro-milling and micro-laser machines, laser micro-drilling down to 0.005mm diameter, electrochemical micro-milling down to 0.0025mm groove width), compound construction technology combining metallic, non-metallic, mineral and cellular materials with advanced adhesives for vibration-damping components, and custom machine engineering with modular designs. The organization operates through a federated structure of related entities: CIM - Innovation und Technologie gGmbH (research and continuing education), CIM - Netzwerke (network management), CIM - Technologietransfer und Service GmbH (technology transfer services), and CIM - Applikationslabor Mikrobearbeitung (micro-processing laboratory). Notable specialized programs include REPIMOD, a ZIM-funded network for individualized implantology using additive manufacturing of titanium and ceramic implants.\n\nThe business model is non-profit and project-based, generating revenue through funded R&D projects, ZIM and other public grants, training programs, seminars, workshops, technology transfer activities, and project-specific service fees. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and operates on a quote/project basis. Distribution is exclusively direct consultation through the website contact form and email, with annual trade show presence at Hannover Messe. The organization addresses SME pain points including margin pressure, increasing innovation competition from international rivals, shrinking product development cycles, and the shift from mass production to flexible customer-specific solutions that require capabilities and investment beyond individual SME capacity. No publicly disclosed financials, headcount beyond the 11-50 range, or revenue figures are available.

Name

CIM Technology

Legal name

CIM-Technologie-Zentrum Wismar e.V.

Website

https://cim-wismar.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CIM Technology is a 1993-founded German non-profit association that coordinates 12 R&D business networks and provides micro-machining, compound construction, and technology transfer services to small and medium-sized enterprises, with academic ties to Hochschule Wismar and Universitätsmedizin Rostock.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Research & Development Services

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Operational Risk, Reliability & Resilience (FMEA, RCA, FRACAS) (EDABAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Manufacturing, Quality & Industrial Operations Reference (Lean, Six Sigma, QA/QC) (EDAGAGAI), Operations, Quality & Process Improvement (Lean/Six Sigma) (EDAGANAH)

Keywords

• Micro-machining services
• Custom machine construction
• Compound material manufacturing
• SME network coordination
• Technology transfer services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wismar

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Research and Continuing Education Services: Non-profit research and continuing education institution providing services to small and medium-sized enterprises. Revenue generated through funded R&D projects, training programs, seminars, workshops, and technology transfer activities.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

CIM-Technologie-Zentrum Wismar e.V. is a non-profit research and continuing education institution that provides small and medium-sized enterprises with micro-machining services, custom special machine and tool construction, compound material manufacturing, and coordination of 12 R&D-oriented business networks across industrial sectors including medical technology, hydrogen, and lightweight construction. Revenue is generated through publicly funded R&D projects, training, seminars, workshops, and technology transfer activities for SME innovation support.

Product overview

CIM Technology is a multi-entity organization comprising CIM-Technologie-Zentrum Wismar e.V. (parent non-profit association founded 1993), CIM - Innovation und Technologie gGmbH (research and education), CIM - Technologietransfer und Service GmbH (technology transfer), CIM - Applikationslabor Mikrobearbeitung (micro-processing lab), and CIM - Netzwerke (network management). The portfolio includes specialized manufacturing services: Sondermaschinen- und Werkzeugbau (custom machine and tool construction for micro-processing with 3-axis CNC micro-milling and 6-axis CNC micro-laser machines), Mikrobearbeitung (micro-processing for metals, ceramics, plastics, glass including laser micro-drilling and electrochemical micro-milling), and Compound-Bauweise (compound material construction for machine frames, gears, and tool inserts). Network management encompasses 12 R&D-oriented business networks (SOMANET, KOMETAN, MEDIFER, PROSIT, COMPONET, MIKROSOM, SAFENET, HYB-LB, ZUSTA, REPIMOD, PFad-H2, DigiFach). REPIMOD specializes in individualized implant development using additive manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sondermaschinen- und Werkzeugbau (Custom Machine and Tool Construction)
• Mikrobearbeitung (Micro-Machining Services)
• Compound-Bauweise (Compound Material Construction)
• Netzwerkmanagement (R&D Network Management Services)
• REPIMOD - Netzwerk für Individualisierte Implantologie (REPIMOD Individualized Implantology Network)
• REPIMOD Leistungen (REPIMOD Service Portfolio)
• KMU-Netzwerke (SME Business Networks Portfolio)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AIM3D GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner in REPIMOD (ZIM network for individualized implantology). AIM3D contributes additive manufacturing expertise for development and production of individualized implants.
• CIM - Technologietransfer und Service GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated entity within the CIM Technology Group providing technology transfer and service functions. Forms part of the integrated CIM network of companies and organizations.
• endocon GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner in REPIMOD contributing medical device expertise for individualized implantology solutions.
• FMZ GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner in REPIMOD providing technology transfer and medical device development support.
• ICM GmbH Innovation + Cooperation für den MaschinenbauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner in REPIMOD contributing innovation and cooperation expertise for mechanical engineering applications.
• Schweißtechnische Lehr- und Versuchsanstalt Mecklenburg-Vorpommern GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner in REPIMOD contributing welding technology expertise and testing capabilities for implant manufacturing.
• SUR Laser- und Metalltechnik GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner in REPIMOD contributing laser and metal technology expertise for precision manufacturing of implants.
• FEINGUSS BLANK GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner in REPIMOD contributing precision casting expertise for implant manufacturing.
• RoweMed AG - Medical 4 LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner in REPIMOD contributing medical technology expertise for healthcare applications.
• Institut für Polymertechnologie e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner in REPIMOD providing polymer technology research expertise for material development in implant applications.
• Universität Rostock: Lehrstuhl für MikrofluidikminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in REPIMOD contributing microfluidics research expertise for implant technology development.
• Universitätsmedizin Rostock - FORBIOMITminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic medical partner in REPIMOD providing biomechanics and implant technology research capabilities through the Forschungslabor für Biomechanik und Implantattechnologie.
• Universitätsmedizin Rostock - Poliklinik für Zahnerhaltung und ParadontologieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic medical partner in REPIMOD contributing dental and periodontological expertise for implant development.
• Universitätsmedizin Rostock - Klinik für MKG-ChirurgieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic medical partner in REPIMOD (Klinik und Poliklinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Plastische Gesichtschirurgie) contributing oral and maxillofacial surgery expertise for facial reconstruction implants.
• ZUSE-GemeinschaftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of ZUSE-Gemeinschaft, a German association of research and technology organizations, providing network connections and collaborative opportunities within the German research ecosystem.
• CIM - Innovation und Technologie gGmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated non-profit research and continuing education entity within the CIM Technology Group, focusing on innovation through research and education for SMEs.
• CIM - NetzwerkecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated entity managing the CIM technology networks, coordinating R&D oriented company networks across various industrial sectors.
• Hochschule WismarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing scientific collaboration and technology transfer. CIM Technology supports scientific work at the university through practical problem insights and provision of machinery and workforce as needed.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Institut für Mikrotechnik Mainz (IMM): Member of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, specializing in microtechnology, precision manufacturing, and microfluidics R&D. Comparable in micro-machining focus and applied research for industrial customers.
• Fraunhofer IWU (Institut für Werkzeugmaschinen und Umformtechnik): Fraunhofer institute focused on production machinery and forming technology. Comparable in special machine construction, manufacturing processes, and SME-focused production engineering R&D.
• Steinbeis Foundation (Steinbeis-Stiftung): German foundation specializing in technology and knowledge transfer between research and SMEs via Steinbeis Enterprises. Comparable network-based model for SME R&D coordination and technology transfer, serving similar manufacturing and engineering customer segments.
• Fraunhofer IPK (Institut für Produktionsanlagen und Konstruktionstechnik): Berlin-based Fraunhofer institute focused on production technology, manufacturing systems, and industrial R&D for SMEs. Directly comparable as a German applied research institute offering manufacturing R&D, special machine construction, and SME innovation services — though significantly larger in scale.
• Hahn-Schickard-Gesellschaft für angewandte Forschung: German research association specializing in microsystems engineering, micro-machining, and precision manufacturing — directly comparable to CIM's micro-machining laboratory services and similar in non-university applied research model with multiple sites.

Regional players

• tti Magdeburg (Technologietransfer und Innovationsförderung): Saxony-Anhalt-based technology transfer organization supporting SME R&D. Comparable regional model for SME innovation networks and technology transfer services in eastern Germany.
• AGIT (Aachener Gesellschaft für Innovation und Technologietransfer): Aachen-based technology transfer and SME innovation organization. Comparable in mission of supporting SME innovation and coordinating industry-research collaboration, but geographically focused on the Aachen region rather than northern Germany.

Others

• RKW Kompetenzzentrum: German competence center supporting SME management, innovation, and digitalization. Adjacent in mission to support SME competitiveness, though more focused on consulting and training than deep technical R&D.
• ZUSE-Gemeinschaft: Parent association of which CIM Technology is a member, comprising 75+ German industrial research institutes. Relevant as the ecosystem organization connecting CIM with peer institutes and providing collective visibility.
• VDI (Verein Deutscher Ingenieure): Germany's largest engineering association providing technical standards, training, and professional development for engineers. Comparable in professional training and continuing education services for technical/engineering audiences.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cim-technologie-zentrum-wismar-e.v.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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