Visiotech
Visiotech GmbH is a Leonberg, Germany-based contract manufacturer founded in 2008 that produces plastic and metal prototypes and small batches (1-50,000 units) for automotive, engineering, design, and cultural-sector customers across the DACH region using SLS, FDM, SLA, MJF, PolyJet, SLM, CNC, vacuum casting, and injection molding.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2008
- HeadquartersLeonberg, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Visiotech does
Visiotech GmbH is a Leonberg-based (Stuttgart region) additive and conventional manufacturing services bureau founded in 2008 that produces plastic and metal parts in quantities from 1 to 50,000 for engineering, automotive, design, and cultural/educational customers across the DACH region. It is independently owned and managed by Stephan Sterzl and Alexander Polte, with a headcount of 11-50 and no disclosed external funding. The company has built a recognizable brand — 'Kleinserienfabrik' — around project-based, consulting-led small-batch work.
The technology stack spans all major industrial additive processes for plastics (EOS SLS P800/P760/P39X/P110, Markforged FDM with continuous fiber, MAGFORMS SLA, MJF, PolyJet, and the world's first Bosch pellet printer for production-grade PA6 GF30/PP GF50/PA6 Acromid C28) and metals (SLM, metal casting, CNC turning/milling), plus conventional methods (CNC machining, vacuum casting up to 2.15m, small-series injection molding). Service delivery is organized through a proprietary four-tier process system (VISIO SERIES, BASIC, FAST, eco) and a three-tier quality inspection framework (QPS 1-3), supported by DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certification and a feasibility-analysis-for-every-inquiry workflow. Strategic partnerships anchor the technology mix: Bosch Industrial Additive Manufacturing, EOS, Markforged/Mark3D, plus BMBF-funded research with Fraunhofer IPA on SLS powder recycling (LoopAdd, 2022-2024) and a long-running collaboration with IKT on PA12 recycling.
Revenue is generated on a transaction-fee, custom-quoted basis across prototyping, small-batch manufacturing, project services (3D scanning, R&D, construction, training), and surface treatment. Distribution is direct — website inquiry, the Kleinserienfabrik.de portal, phone/email — supplemented by trade-show presence (formnext, Moulding Expo) and a recurring Coachulting Forum event. Customers span enterprise logos used primarily for PR (DTM trophy 2017, Pushkin Fairy Tales for Moscow Staatsoper/R. Wilson), automotive suppliers (Uni Rennteam Stuttgart as a platinum sponsor), and cultural institutions (StadtPalais Stuttgart city model). No revenue, ARR, or funding data is publicly disclosed.
Visiotech firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Visiotech
- Legal name
- VISIOTECH GmbH
- Website
- https://visiotech-gmbh.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2008
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Visiotech GmbH is a Leonberg, Germany-based contract manufacturer founded in 2008 that produces plastic and metal prototypes and small batches (1-50,000 units) for automotive, engineering, design, and cultural-sector customers across the DACH region using SLS, FDM, SLA, MJF, PolyJet, SLM, CNC, vacuum casting, and injection molding.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Visiotech industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Contract Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Machine Shops (33271)
- SIC
- Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs) (IMANAFAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Plastic & Rubber Recycling, Reprocessing & Pelletizing (IMANAOAN)
Keywords
Where Visiotech is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Leonberg
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Visiotech business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Small-Batch Manufacturing Services: Production of plastic and metal parts from quantity 1 to 50,000 using various additive and subtractive manufacturing technologies including SLS, FDM, SLA, CNC machining, vacuum casting, injection molding, and metal casting.
- Prototyping Services: Prototype and sample manufacturing including functional prototypes, presentation models, trade show models, and assembly prototypes using 3D printing and conventional methods.
- Project Services: Additional services including 3D scanning, development and construction, assembly, feasibility analyses, and professional training programs.
- Surface Treatment Services: Surface finishing services for plastic and metal parts including coloring, painting, chemical or mechanical smoothing, anodizing, and coating.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Custom project-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels10 records
Visiotech product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Visiotech is a small-series factory (Kleinserienfabrik) providing manufacturing services for plastic and metal parts in quantities from 1 to 50,000 units. The company delivers additive manufacturing (SLS, SLA, FDM/FFF, MJF, PolyJet, SLM, Bosch pellet printing), CNC turning/milling, vacuum casting, small-series injection molding, metal casting, surface finishing, and project services including 3D scanning, feasibility analysis, R&D, and training.
Product overview
Visiotech is an innovative small-series factory (Kleinserienfabrik) offering comprehensive manufacturing services under four main divisions: VISIO K (plastics), VISIO M (metal), VISIO O (surface technology), and VISIO P (project services). The company provides a full range of additive manufacturing technologies including SLS, FDM, SLA, MJF, PolyJet, and Bosch granulate printing for plastics; SLM and metal casting for metals; plus subtractive methods like CNC turning/milling and injection molding. Production spans quantities from 1 to 50,000 units across four process tiers: SERIES (serial production with QS), BASIC (prototypes), FAST (rapid), and eco (sustainable with recycled materials). Surface finishing, 3D scanning, and assembly services are also provided. The company operates from Leonberg near Stuttgart, Germany.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- VISIO K: Plastic/additive manufacturing services including 3D printing, CNC, vacuum casting, and injection molding
- VISIO M
- VISIO O
- VISIO P
- VISIO SERIES
- VISIO BASIC
- VISIO FAST
- VISIO eco
- VISIODROM
Products and services
- VISIO K (Plastic Parts Manufacturing)
Quantifiable outcome
- Standard SLS delivery time of 3-5 days
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Visiotech
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Visiotech technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
Feature5 records
Visiotech partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Bosch Industrial Additive ManufacturingcoreVISIOTECH is the world's first Bosch 3D machine owner, operating in close cooperation with Bosch Industrial Additive Manufacturing. They utilize the Bosch 3D printing platform with pellet/extrusion technology for prototyping with injection molding material properties, including PA6 GF30, PP GF50, and PA6 Acromid C28 materials.
- Fraunhofer IPAcoreResearch partner in the BMBF-funded LoopAdd project (June 2022 - May 2024) focused on regulated recycling of plastic powder for selective laser sintering through inline analytics and adaptive process control. Located at Nobelstraße 12, 70569 Stuttgart.
- iSud SolutionsminorProject partner in the LoopAdd BMBF research project developing inline measurement technology for SLS powder recycling.
- BörgerminorProject partner in the LoopAdd BMBF research project. Located at Fritz-Straßmann-Straße 8, 25337 Elmshorn.
- IKT (Institut für Kunststofftechnik)coreLong-term research partner developing recycling technology for PA12 waste powder in selective laser sintering. Collaboration began with powder recycling research published in 2017, with ongoing development of coating processes for in-situ regeneration during SLS.
- TÜV ThüringenminorCertification partner for ISO 9001:2015 quality management system certification (ID: 15-100-148945, valid 2023-2026).
- EOScoreTechnology partner and customer using EOS SLS systems (P800, P760, P39X, P110 Formiga) for additive manufacturing. Long-standing relationship as EOS customer since at least 2015.
- Innonet KunststoffminorIndustry network membership for plastics technology companies. VISIOTECH is an active member of the Innonet network.
- Leichtbau BWminorActive member of Baden-Württemberg's lightweight construction network, aligning with company's focus on lightweight components and advanced manufacturing.
- VDI (Verein Deutscher Ingenieure)minorActive member of the Association of German Engineers, participating in professional engineering community.
- Bildungswerk HiwentisminorTraining partner for professional education programs, cooperating with VISIOTECH for independent professional training courses.
- IHK PforzheimminorChamber of Industry and Commerce partner for professional training and certification programs.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Visiotech competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Nikon SLM Solutions: German metal additive manufacturing systems company (now owned by Nikon) offering SLM/DMLS machines and services. Direct competitor in VISIOTECH's VISIO M metal 3D printing division with greater scale and R&D resources.
- 3D Systems: US-based broad incumbent offering 3D printing systems and on-demand manufacturing services across plastics, metals, and wax. Overlaps VISIOTECH's SLS, SLA, and SLM service offerings at a much larger global scale.
- Stratasys: Global 3D printing systems manufacturer and service provider (FDM, PolyJet, SAF). Competes with VISIOTECH across multiple polymer 3D printing technologies while also being a vendor to the broader industry.
- EOS GmbH: German market leader in industrial 3D printing systems (SLS, DMLS) and adjacent services. Both a key technology supplier to VISIOTECH and a competitor via its EOS Advanced Additive Manufacturing services, with broader global scale and capital base.
- voxeljet: German industrial 3D printing systems and services company specializing in binder jetting and SLS for plastics and metals. Comparable German-headquartered peer in the additive manufacturing services category.
Direct peers
- Hubs (Protolabs Network): On-demand manufacturing platform (now part of Protolabs) connecting customers with global CNC and 3D printing service bureaus. Direct competitor for online quoting and small-batch orders VISIOTECH targets via its Kleinserienfabrik.de portal.
- FIT AG: German additive manufacturing service provider headquartered in Lupburg offering prototyping, series production, and post-processing for plastics and metals. Closest German-headquartered peer with similar full-stack technology portfolio and customer focus on automotive and industrial OEMs.
- Materialise: Belgian global 3D printing services and software company offering prototyping, small-batch production, and certified manufacturing across plastics and metals. Direct competitor in the European contract additive manufacturing market with overlapping technology portfolio (SLS, SLA, MJF, DMLS).
- Protolabs: US-based digital on-demand manufacturer offering CNC machining, injection molding, and 3D printing services. Closest direct peer in the rapid prototyping-to-bridge-production value proposition VISIOTECH targets.
- Xometry: Global on-demand manufacturing marketplace aggregating CNC, 3D printing, and injection molding services. Competes with VISIOTECH for the same customer RFPs and pricing benchmarks, especially in DACH-region enterprise accounts.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Visiotech social profiles
Digital presenceVisiotech compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Visiotech financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Visiotech leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Visiotech funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Visiotech M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Visiotech
What does Visiotech do?
Visiotech is a small-series factory (Kleinserienfabrik) providing manufacturing services for plastic and metal parts in quantities from 1 to 50,000 units. The company delivers additive manufacturing (SLS, SLA, FDM/FFF, MJF, PolyJet, SLM, Bosch pellet printing), CNC turning/milling, vacuum casting, small-series injection molding, metal casting, surface finishing, and project services including 3D scanning, feasibility analysis, R&D, and training.
Is Visiotech a public or private company?
Visiotech is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Visiotech founded?
Visiotech was founded in 2008. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Visiotech based?
Visiotech is headquartered in Leonberg, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Visiotech make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Small-Batch Manufacturing Services are the primary driver. The others are prototyping Services, project Services and surface Treatment Services.
Who are Visiotech's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Nikon SLM Solutions, 3D Systems, Stratasys, EOS GmbH and voxeljet. Direct peers are Hubs (Protolabs Network), FIT AG, Materialise, Protolabs and Xometry.
Does Visiotech have an API?
No public API is recorded for Visiotech.
What industry is Visiotech in?
Visiotech's product category is Contract Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANAFAJ, Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs), with a secondary code of IMANAOAN, Plastic & Rubber Recycling, Reprocessing & Pelletizing. Its NAICS code is 33271 and its SIC code is 3089.