Nedcam
Nedcam Solutions is a Dutch industrial engineering firm that designs and manufactures composite moulds, plugs, CNC-milled components, and large-scale 3D-printed parts for yacht builders, wind energy, automotive, and architectural clients across Europe.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersHeerenveen, Netherlands
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Nedcam does
Nedcam Solutions B.V. is a privately held Dutch industrial engineering firm, formed in 2016 from the merger of Duiven-based Nedcam and Heerenveen-based Solicam, headquartered at Minerva 42, Heerenveen. The company designs and manufactures production moulds, plugs, models, prototypes, and finished composite components for the composites industry, serving enterprise customers in yacht building, wind energy, transportation and automotive, and architecture and construction across Europe. It is positioned in source materials as the European leader in plugs and moulds for yacht building and the largest independent supplier of plugs and moulds in the Netherlands. Operating geographies include a wholly owned German subsidiary, Nedcam GmbH (Rhede, Amtsgericht Coesfeld HRB 21129), which acquired Modellbau Nachtigall GmbH in 2023, and an adjacent subsidiary, Nedcam Building Solutions, focused on sustainable facades.
The company's core technical platform combines high-precision 5-axis CNC machining up to 26 meters in length with large-scale additive manufacturing, anchored by a Fanum Lambda XXL 3D printer with 12-meter reach and 50+ kg per hour throughput, plus an AM Flexbot for thermoplastic printing. Production capabilities span aluminum, steel, and difficult-to-machine metals and composites, supported by in-house CAD engineering, 2D-to-3D conversion, 3D laser scanning, BIM modeling, and FEM structural analysis. A strategic R&D direction is the transition from thermoset (duroplast) materials to fully recyclable thermoplastics and the commercialization of the proprietary A1 (Acrylic One) water-based composite facade system — a calcium-sulfate-and-acrylate material with B-s1,d0 to A2-s1,d0 fire classification, 80% lower weight than concrete, and low LCA scores. Co-development partners include Royal DSM (3D printing for composites, 2021), Fanum (XXL 3D printer supply), CEAD (AM Flexbot), Anker Stuy (styrene-free gelcoat), and TRIBOO (Never Ending Furniture circular 3D-printed line).
Nedcam generates revenue through one-off project contracts and professional services: custom mould and plug manufacturing, CNC milling services, large-format 3D printing, A1 facade panel production, and CAD engineering services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with project complexity, material, size, and scope driving cost. The go-to-motion is direct enterprise field sales with no intermediaries or resellers, supported by participation in trade shows (METSTRADE, JEC World, Bau München), a multilingual website (Dutch, English, German), and active organic social channels. In September 2023 the company entered a strategic partnership with Nobel Capital Partners to support continued growth.
Nedcam firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Nedcam
- Legal name
- Nedcam Solutions B.V.
- Website
- https://nedcam.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Nedcam Solutions is a Dutch industrial engineering firm that designs and manufactures composite moulds, plugs, CNC-milled components, and large-scale 3D-printed parts for yacht builders, wind energy, automotive, and architectural clients across Europe.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Nedcam industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Manufacturing Services
- NAICS
- Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)
- SIC
- Plastics Products, Nec (3089)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs) (IMANAFAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing of Plastics) (IMANAOAO), Construction & Architecture (Additive End-Use Components) (IMAAAEAK)
Keywords
Where Nedcam is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Heerenveen
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Nedcam business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Custom Mould and Plug Manufacturing: Production of production moulds and plugs for the composites industry, including male and female moulds for yacht building, wind turbine components, automotive parts, and architectural elements
- CNC Milling Services: Precision CNC milling services for moulds, models, and components in various materials including aluminum, steel, and composites
- 3D Printing Services: Large-scale 3D printing services using thermoplastic materials for moulds, models, and end-use products
- Acrylic One Building Solutions: Custom facade panels and building elements manufactured from water-based A1 composite material
- CAD Engineering Services: Engineering services including 2D to 3D conversion, construction drawings, 3D scanning, FEM analysis, and facade element design
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
Nedcam product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Nedcam produces custom moulds, plugs, models, prototypes, and complete composite products from digital 2D and 3D designs using high-quality 5-axis CNC machines and large-scale 3D robot printers. Through its Building Solutions subsidiary it also manufactures sustainable A1 (Acrylic One) water-based composite facade panels. The offering covers the full project lifecycle from design consultation and CAD engineering through to precision manufacturing and delivery.
Product overview
Nedcam is a manufacturing services company that produces molds, plugs, models, prototypes, and complete products from various materials based on digital 2D and 3D designs using high-quality 5-axis CNC machines. The company offers a total concept of advice, management, realization, and innovation. The core product portfolio includes production molds (Mallen) and plugs (Pluggen) for the composites industry, supported by CNC milling, 3D printing, and CAD engineering services. Nedcam Building Solutions provides the A1 (Acrylic One) sustainable facade system. Key industries served include yacht building, wind energy, automotive, construction, and architecture. The company operates high-precision tooling capabilities and maintains in-house facilities including CNC machines up to 26 meters and large 3D robot printers. Sustainability is a key focus, with efforts to transition from thermosets to recyclable thermoplastics.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Nedcam Building Solutions: Subsidiary specializing in sustainable facades and A1 (Acrylic One) water-based composite building materials for construction projects.
Products and services
- Molds (Mallen) Custom production moulds (male and female) for the composites industry, manufactured using high-quality 5-axis CNC machines and supporting materials including aluminum, steel, and composites. Designed for yacht building, wind energy, automotive, and construction applications.
- Plugs (Pluggen) Plug forms used as master patterns for creating production moulds, particularly for the yacht building and marine industry. Manufactured as male forms based on digital 2D/3D designs.
- CNC Milling (CNC Frezen) High-precision 5-axis CNC milling services for moulds, plugs, and complex shapes up to 26 meters in length using advanced CNC machines, covering hard materials including steel, aluminum, and difficult-to-machine metals and composites.
- 3D Printing (3D Printen) Large-scale 3D printing services using robot printers, including AM Flexbot and Fanum Lambda XXL 3D Printer with 12-meter reach, producing moulds, models, and end-use products from fully recyclable or already recycled thermoplastics. Throughput capacity exceeds 50 kg per hour.
- CAD Engineering Engineering services including 2D to 3D conversion, construction drawings, 3D scanning, FEM (Finite Element Method) analysis, and facade element design. Supports customers from concept through production realization.
- A1 (Acrylic One) Facade System Sustainable water-based composite facade panels made from calcium sulfate and acrylate, featuring B-s1,d0 to A2-s1,d0 fire classification, 80% lighter than concrete, low VOC emissions, and very low LCA scores. Used for renovation and new construction applications, including sustainable facades, ornamental elements, and monument restoration. Surface weight approximately 20 kg/m2 including mounting structure.
- Aluminum and Steel Tooling High-precision tooling services for hard materials including steel, aluminum, and other difficult-to-machine metals and composites for aerospace, automotive, marine, and industrial manufacturing customers.
- High Precision Tooling Cutting-edge milling solutions for hard materials including steel, aluminum, and difficult-to-machine metals and composites, with large-scale capabilities for demanding industries. Includes both CNC-based and complementary precision manufacturing capacity.
- Styrene- and Emission-Free Gelcoat An innovative styrene- and emission-free gelcoat system with UV stability, high color and gloss retention, and water-repellent properties, developed in collaboration with Anker Stuy. Used in composite applications to eliminate VOC emissions.
Quantifiable outcome
- A1 composite elements are 80% lighter than concrete elements
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Nedcam
Customer profileNamed customers20 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Nedcam technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Nedcam partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Modellbau Nachtigall GmbHminorGerman company acquired by Nedcam GmbH in 2023, doubling company size and expanding German market presence
- Royal DSMcorePartnership in 3D printing technology development for composites industry applications
- CEADcoreSupplier of AM Flexbot 3D printer enabling thermoplastic printing capabilities
- FanumcoreSupplier of Fanum Lambda XXL 3D printer with 12-meter reach for large-scale production
- Anker StuyminorDevelopment of styrene- and emission-free gelcoat system with UV stability and color retention properties
- Decom NorthminorAffiliation in wind energy sector for mould development for rotor blades and wind turbine components
- TRIBOOminorLaunched Never Ending Furniture - circular 3D printed furniture collection using recyclable thermoplastics
- Composites NLminorIndustry association membership for composites sector networking and promotion
- Circulair FrieslandminorRegional circular economy initiative membership
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Nedcam competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Massivit 3D Printing Technologies: Israeli large-format 3D printing specialist targeting automotive, marine, architecture and entertainment. Comparable technology category (large-format additive manufacturing) with overlapping marine and architecture customer use cases.
- BigRep: Berlin-based large-format 3D printer manufacturer and printing service provider for industrial and architectural applications. Overlaps with Nedcam's large-format thermoplastic 3D printing offering for architecture and industrial end-use parts.
Direct peers
- Kegelmann Technik: German industrial 3D printing service bureau offering large-format polymer printing, casting and prototyping for automotive, architecture and design. Comparable as a European contract manufacturer mixing 3D printing with traditional mould/model production.
- Romheld Group: German technical moulds, models and prototypes manufacturer serving automotive, aerospace and composites industries. Closely matches Nedcam's CNC-based custom mould/model business with similar enterprise customers.
- CEAD: CEAD supplies Nedcam's AM Flexbot large-format thermoplastic printer and independently offers large-scale composite 3D printing services. Directly comparable as a Netherlands-based large-format 3D printing service provider serving marine, automotive and architecture customers.
- voxeljet: German industrial 3D printing specialist with large-format binder jetting systems for sand moulds and plastics. Competes directly in the large-format industrial 3D printing services category serving foundries and composites tooling customers.
- Meisenbach GmbH: German model and mould manufacturer for the composites industry, structurally similar to Modellbau Nachtigall which Nedcam acquired in 2023. Operates in the same European composites tooling market with comparable customer verticals (automotive, marine, industrial).
Regional players
- Additive Industries: Netherlands-based industrial metal additive manufacturing systems and services company. Regional peer in the Dutch industrial 3D printing ecosystem serving high-end manufacturing customers, though focused on metal rather than polymer/composite printing.
- NPSP Composites: Netherlands-based composites manufacturer producing architectural facades, bridge components and structural elements using similar composite techniques. Regional peer operating in the Dutch composites market with comparable sustainable-building positioning.
Broad incumbents
- Stratasys: Global industrial 3D printing leader offering polymer printing systems and services across automotive, aerospace, dental and industrial verticals. Broad incumbent whose service bureau network overlaps with Nedcam's contract 3D printing offering, though without the same large-format composite specialism.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Nedcam social profiles
Digital presenceNedcam financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Nedcam leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Nedcam subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Nedcam funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Nedcam M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Nedcam
What does Nedcam do?
Nedcam produces custom moulds, plugs, models, prototypes, and complete composite products from digital 2D and 3D designs using high-quality 5-axis CNC machines and large-scale 3D robot printers. Through its Building Solutions subsidiary it also manufactures sustainable A1 (Acrylic One) water-based composite facade panels. The offering covers the full project lifecycle from design consultation and CAD engineering through to precision manufacturing and delivery.
Is Nedcam a public or private company?
Nedcam is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Nedcam founded?
Nedcam was founded in 2016. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Nedcam based?
Nedcam is headquartered in Heerenveen, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Nedcam make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Custom Mould and Plug Manufacturing is the primary driver. The others are CNC Milling Services, 3D Printing Services, acrylic One Building Solutions and CAD Engineering Services.
Who are Nedcam's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Massivit 3D Printing Technologies and BigRep. Direct peers are Kegelmann Technik, Romheld Group, CEAD, voxeljet and Meisenbach GmbH. Regional players are Additive Industries and NPSP Composites. Stratasys is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Nedcam have an API?
No public API is recorded for Nedcam.
What industry is Nedcam in?
Nedcam's product category is Industrial Manufacturing Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANAFAJ, Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs), with a secondary code of IMANAOAO, Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing of Plastics). Its NAICS code is 3261 and its SIC code is 3089.