What Genera Printer does

Genera Printer GmbH is an Austrian private company (GmbH) founded in December 2015 by Dr. Klaus Stadlmann and headquartered in Vienna. It designs and manufactures Digital Light Processing (DLP) 3D printers and integrated post-processing systems for industrial photopolymerization, using 385nm and 405nm UV light engines and a proprietary glove-free shuttle handling system with RFID-tracked traceability. Its product line spans the G1/F1 desktop system, the industrial G2 3D printer with F2 post-processing unit, the integrated G3 All-in-One, and the A2 automation module for 24/7 lights-out manufacturing, all supported by GENERA CAM software and an open but validated material library of 33 resins from partners including Henkel (LOCTITE), Forward AM/BASF, Altana, Arkema, Ultracur3D, Cubic Ink, IGUS, and Liqcreate.

The company's commercial model is hardware-led enterprise sales through quote-based pricing, direct demo/quote funnels on its website, and a multi-tier channel structure: seven regional distributors cover DACH, France, Benelux, Italy, and the UK, while a strategic investment and partnership with Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) since November 2021 extends reach through Stratasys' global sales channels. Primary verticals are medical (Ottobock for prosthetics/orthotics), automotive (KTM Technologies for functional parts such as suspension clamps), and consumer products, with service bureaus and contract manufacturers as a cross-vertical use case requiring high-throughput automated production. Genera monetizes primarily through capital equipment sales (G1, G2, G3 systems plus the F2 post-processing unit and A2 automation module), with consumables (GENERA Clear3d cleaning fluid) and validated third-party materials as a recurring revenue layer. The company reports 11–50 employees and is supported by the Vienna Business Agency.

Name

Genera Printer

Legal name

Genera Printer GmbH

Website

https://genera3d.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Genera Printer GmbH is a Vienna-based manufacturer of DLP 3D printing systems and integrated post-processing units (G1/F1 desktop, G2/F2 industrial, G3 All-in-One, A2 automation) with a validated 33-resin material library, selling to medical, automotive, consumer-products, and service-bureau customers across Europe and via Stratasys channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial 3D Printing Equipment

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (3231)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

3D Printers (Additive Manufacturing) (HDACAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

3D Printer Automation & Peripheral Hardware (Material Handling, Depowdering, Build Units) (IMAAAAAL), Large-Format & Industrial Production 3D Printers (High-Throughput Systems) (IMAAAAAK), Photopolymer Resins (SLA/DLP/Material Jetting) (IMAAABAC), Machine Control, Firmware & Print Management (IMAAACAD)

Keywords

• DLP 3D printing
• Additive manufacturing systems
• Photopolymer resin printing
• Industrial 3D printers
• Automated post-processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 3D Printing Hardware Systems: Sale of DLP 3D printers (G1, G2, G3) and post-processing units (F1, F2), along with the A2 automation module for industrial automation. Hardware forms the primary revenue stream with multiple product tiers from desktop (G1/F1) to industrial production systems.
2. 3D Printing Materials: Sale of validated 3D printing resins including materials from partners like Henkel/LOCTITE, Forward AM, Altana, Ultracur3D, Cubic Ink, IGUS, and Liqcreate. Open material library with 33 validated materials available across tough, rigid, elastic, flame retardant, biocompatible, and heat resistant categories.
3. Professional Services: Free samples offered to potential customers for evaluation. Direct engagement through sales team, case studies, and publications demonstrating industrial applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Genera Printer develops and sells DLP (Digital Light Processing) photopolymer 3D printing systems for industrial and desktop additive manufacturing, including printers (G1, G2, G3), automated post-processing units (F1, F2), and the A2 automation module. The integrated GENERA workflow combines printing and post-processing with shuttle-based, glove-free handling, RFID traceability, and an open, validated material library of 33+ commercial resins for medical, automotive, and consumer product applications.

Product overview

GENERA offers a modular system portfolio for photopolymerization-based additive manufacturing, centered on DLP (Digital Light Processing) technology. The product line spans from desktop (G1/F1) to industrial production (G2/F2) to all-in-one (G3) systems, complemented by the A2 Automation Module for 24/7 lights-out manufacturing. The GENERA Process is a unified workflow combining printing and post-processing via shuttle technology for clean, glove-free handling with full RFID traceability. All systems are supported by GENERA CAM software and an open, validated material library of 33+ resins from established suppliers. The ecosystem is designed for reliability, automation, and repeatable production across medical, automotive, and consumer product industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• G1/F1 Desktop System Desktop DLP 3D printing system combining a G1 printer with F1 post-processing unit in a compact form factor; uses 385nm wavelength, Full HD resolution, shuttle-based glove-free handling, automated material handling and RFID traceability for clean production.
• G2 3D Printer Industrial 4K DLP 3D printer with 3840x2160 resolution, multiple pixel size options (40µm, 70µm, 100µm), up to 3mm/min print speed, automatic platform change for consecutive print jobs, and compatibility with an open material vat system and parameter database.
• F2 Post-Processing Unit Automated post-processing unit for washing, drying, and UV curing 3D printed parts; uses non-flammable GENERA Clear3d cleaning fluid, nitrogen inert atmosphere curing at 405nm with up to 40mW/cm2, 80°C drying, and full RFID traceability.
• G3 All-in-One System Compact all-in-one system integrating G2 and F2 technologies into a single machine with 4K 385nm DLP light engine, automatic washing using GENERA Clear3d, and programmable UV LED post-curing with optional inert atmosphere.
• A2 Automation Module Industrial automation module that connects the G2 printer and F2 post-processing unit for continuous 24/7 lights-out manufacturing; modular design supports up to 3 customizable stations with automatic build platform transfer, intelligent force feedback, part storage, and third-party robotic arm integration.
• GENERA CAM Software Computer-aided manufacturing software that manages the complete DLP printing workflow from STL file analysis to print job execution and post-processing; auto-orients parts, generates support structures, stores print and post-processing parameters via RFID, and generates Print Reports with sensor measurements.
• GENERA Clear3d Cleaning Fluid Proprietary eco-friendly cleaning fluid for post-processing 3D printed parts; non-flammable, non-toxic, and non-volatile alternative to IPA, capable of dissolving twice as much resin for improved efficiency and stable material properties.
• GENERA Material Library Open, validated material library featuring 33 commercially available resins from partners including Henkel (LOCTITE), Forward AM, Altana, Cubic Ink, Ultracur3D, IGUS, and Liqcreate; all materials validated by GENERA's Process Development Team with tuned parameters stored in GENERA CAM.

Quantifiable outcome

• Non-flammable cleaning fluid (GENERA Clear3d) dissolves twice as much resin as common IPA, making it more efficient
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Henkel (LOCTITE)coreTechnology or IntegrationMajor material partner with 15+ LOCTITE 3D resins validated in GENERA material library. Joint case studies published on connector and industrial applications. Deep partnership for material-process co-development.
• Otto BockcoreOthersEarly adopter and partner since Formnext 2019. Medical technology company using GENERA systems for prosthetics and orthotics applications. Represents GENERA's entry into medical industry vertical.
• KTM TechnologiescoreOthersAutomotive industry partner with published case study on suspension clamp applications. Demonstrates GENERA's capabilities in functional automotive parts using LOCTITE 3843 material.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• 3D Systems: 3D Systems is a large incumbent 3D printing company with a broad portfolio including SLA/DLP printers (Figure 4), metals, and on-demand services. The Figure 4 DLP line competes directly with Genera in industrial photopolymerization while the broader portfolio makes 3D Systems a far larger platform competitor.
• HP (Industrial 3D Printing): HP is a major technology incumbent with its Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) polymer 3D printing platform and broader industrial 3D efforts. While technology differs, HP competes with Genera in industrial additive manufacturing for production-scale polymer parts.
• Stratasys: Stratasys is one of the largest publicly-traded 3D printing companies (NASDAQ: SSYS), offering FDM, PolyJet, Origin DLP, and now Carbon systems. Stratasys is simultaneously Genera's strategic investor/GTM partner and a competitor through its Origin DLP and Carbon platforms, making it both a peer and a partner.
• Formlabs: Formlabs is the leading desktop/professional SLA 3D printer manufacturer with the Form 3/4 series. Formlabs competes with Genera's G1/F1 desktop system and increasingly serves industrial customers via Fuse 1 SLS, making it a relevant incumbent with overlapping DLP/SLA technology.
• EOS GmbH: EOS is a German-based industrial 3D printing incumbent specializing in SLS for polymers and DMLS for metals. EOS competes with Genera in the industrial additive manufacturing market especially for polymer production parts in automotive and consumer goods segments.

Direct peers

• Asiga: Asiga is a DLP 3D printer manufacturer known for its open material platform and strong presence in dental, medical, and jewelry markets. Asiga's DLP technology, open material strategy, and vertical focus align closely with Genera's value proposition.
• Nexa3D: Nexa3D builds industrial DLP and LSPc (lubricant-sublayer photo-curing) 3D printers targeting high-throughput production. Its ultrafast print speed positioning and focus on production applications directly overlap with Genera's G2/F2 and A2 automation positioning.
• Carbon (now part of Stratasys): Carbon pioneered CLIP DLP technology for industrial production 3D printing and was acquired by Stratasys in 2024. Carbon's M-series DLP printers directly compete with Genera's G2/G3 industrial photopolymerization systems for production-grade polymer AM, making it the closest direct peer in DLP industrial systems.
• ETEC (Desktop Metal): ETEC (formerly EnvisionTEC) is a long-established DLP/SLA 3D printer manufacturer now under Desktop Metal. ETEC's Perfactory and P-series DLP systems serve dental, jewelry, and industrial customers - the same photopolymerization-based additive manufacturing category as Genera's G1/G2/G3 product family.

Emerging players

• B9Creations: B9Creations is a smaller DLP 3D printer specialist serving medical, dental, and jewelry markets. It uses similar photopolymerization technology to Genera and targets comparable professional/production user profiles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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