The pathways to plastics can be many – even metalworking in the case of AIM3D. That is what first got this start-up up and running. Fast forward to now and the young Rostock company can cover both bases.

Versatile: the 3D printer developed by this young company can process virtually all fusible materials.

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For the eighth time, the international Formnext Start-up Challenge has recognized young companies from the world of additive manufacturing for their innovative business ideas and technical developments.

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Castor is specialized in the development of software for 3D printing. With Asahi Kasei, the Israeli Start-up has now gained an important industrial partner.

The software can use its proprietary algorithm to automatically select parts suitable for 3D printing from CAD drawings of thousands of parts in a bill of materials.

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FlipoQ has developed an approach that keeps materials adhering to the print bed throughout, while reducing energy and raw material consumption.

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Replique provides an industrial 3D printing platform that helps companies minimize supply chain disruptions.

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You‘re spoiled for choice. This also applies when you’re seeking out a suitable recyclate. As a start-up, Plastship supports companies in this venture, aided by digitalization along the way.

Konstantin Humm (left) and Andreas Bastian (right) founded the start-up four years ago and now serve over 800 customers.

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New Plastic Heroes: The start-up ForPET worked with industry partners to develop a technology for the production of foamed rPET.

Sergey Nikitenko (in the photo) founded the start-up in 2021 with Mikhail Iakobachvili and Dmitrii Rastorguev. 

ForPET worked with industry partners to develop a technology for the production of foamed rPET.

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Anybrid from Dresden makes light, mobile and flexible injection-molding machines. The start-up combines the disciplines of plastics technology and lightweight construction in a way it says has never been imagined before.

Founders from left to right: Michael Stegelmann, Michael Krahl, Tony Weber and Jan Luft

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Amazon is looking for early-stage start-ups with a focus on recycling: the second Amazon Sustainability Accelerator is starting, and European companies can still apply until March 17.

Amazon Sustainability Accelerator 2023: the deadline for applications is 17 March 2023 and successful applicants will be announced in the Spring.

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Recycling as a business model: the start-up HolyPoly wants to bring more high-quality products made from recycled plastic onto the market.

Johanna Bialek, co-foundeer of the start-up and head of human resources and organizational development , and Fridolin Pflüger, founding member.

“Recycling Is More than a  Trendy Topic“

The Carbonauten converts wood waste into biocarbons and bind harmful CO2 in the process. This is an idea that could make the plastics industry take notice.

Founder, CEO and dreamer Torsten Becker (left) with Christoph Hiemer (co-founder and main shareholder) 

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The future of mobility demands innovative and, preferably, lightweight materials. For Herone, thermoplastic fiber composite profiles hold the key to success.

The founding team, from left to right: Daniel Barfuss, Alexander Rohkamm, Dr. Christian Garthaus.

Lighter Takeoff,  But Sustainable Please

Formary the start-up, as siblings Lisa-Marie and Moritz Bittner aim to turn the market for thermoformed plastic parts upside down. We take a closer look.

Lisa-Marie and Moritz Bittner founded the “Family Start-up” in 2021. 

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The Thermoforming Market:  a Digital Sandbox

DePoly develops low-energy and selective chemical recycling technologies for polyester waste streams.

BASF Invests in Swiss Start-up

The start-up offers the first fully encrypted 3D printing platform designed to make spare parts management and low-volume production more sustainable.

The start-up offers the first fully encrypted 3D printing platform designed to make spare parts management and low-volume production more sustainable. This has now convinced early-stage investor STS Ventures. BASF also confirms its support with additional funding.

Replique, a digital manufacturing startup, spins off from Chemovator, the business incubator of BASF, and successfully closes a late seed round to further build its business. The funding round was led by STS Ventures, a leading digital technology investor.

“We see a lot of start-ups with promising ideas, but Replique stood out to us as a game-changer in the manufacturing industry. Their innovative industrial 3D printing platform has the potential to disrupt the industry and we are excited to support their growth and expansion in the future. Besides the right solution, Replique also brings the right mind-set and an excellent team to the table.”, says Oliver Kaul, partner at STS Ventures. Angel investors chameleon GmbH and R3 consulting & investment GmbH round up the late seed funding, with great experience in machinery and data business.

“We’re thrilled to have successfully spun off from Chemovator and to have secured ourselves the support of such prominent investors, who have a strong experience in scaling start-ups and bring the strategic expertise to internationalize our business in an efficient way”, says Dr. Henrike Wonneberger, co-founder of Replique. “We look forward to working closely together to achieve our goal of becoming the world’s greatest digital inventory for on-demand parts.”

Replique is already the fifth start-up to spin-off from Chemovator. Despite becoming an independent company, Replique maintains a close relationship with BASF as a customer as well as its subsidiary BASF 3D Printing Solutions, one of Replique’s trusted material partners, and the whole BASF network. Markus Bold, Managing Director of Chemovator concludes: “We look forward to working together to continue Replique’s path to success.”

The team around co-founders Dr. Henrike Wonneberger and Dr. Max Siebert offers an industrial 3D printing platform that enables OEMs to store parts digitally. Those parts are provided on demand to customers via a network of more than 80 trusted and certified print farms around the globe.

The secure platform is easily integrable into existing business landscapes such as ERP systems and webshops. This enables B2B businesses such as Alstom to leverage 3D printing in a smooth seamless supply chain process and B2C businesses like Miele and Siena Garden to offer 3D-printed parts to their customers.

Max Siebert, co-founder of Replique comments: “Our platform is designed to bring part management into the 21st century, and our approach has already proven its worth. We’re excited to build on this momentum with the support of our new investors and partners.” Replique is now focused on expanding its reach and acquire new customers in various industries. With the proceeds, Replique plans to enhance the platform’s development with new features, as well as invest in human resources.

From left to right: Oliver Kaul from STS Ventures, Max Siebert and Henrike Wonneberger from Replique, Markus Bold from Chemovator.

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