Zurich-based a-metal to braced to kick off pilot projects for metal 3D printing
Summary
The startups solution convinced the Venture Kick jury, which awarded it CHF 150,000 to develop and market its game-changing solution.There are numerous challenges when it comes to utilizing additive manufacturing technologies, particularly for state-of-the-art metal 3D printing. The patent-pending technology, combined with their unique cartridge system for safe powder handling, enables users to operate the machine without requiring a laboratory environment, making it accessible to anyone. Moreover, this cutting-edge entry-level solution not only enhances process robustness but also delivers competitive printing speed at an affordable price.Target customers are technology SMEs, small research groups in the automotive, aerospace, medical, dental, and tooling industries, as well as education and training institutions. Its goal is to become the global leader for entry-level metal 3D printers in a fast-growing market currently valued at USD 3.9 billion.The startup will invest the CHF 150,000 awarded by Venture Kick in expanding its team, accelerating product development, and launching its pilot program with a limited group of evaluation customers early next year.A-metal was co-founded by Stephan Steiner, who holds a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from ETH and has gained extensive industry and research experience in additive manufacturing, and Andreas Kuster, who has over ten years of expertise in automation, electronics, and 3D printing and holds a Bachelors degree in Electrical and Information Technology from FHNW. Through the Kickers Camps, we learned to focus on and push forward relevant business activities, while winning the challenge generates very valuable credibility and visibility for both our startup and venture.