3D Spark GmbH
Your Digital Decision - Maker for Manufacturing and Procurement
3D Spark is an AI-driven manufacturing and procurement tool used by industry-leaders. We help inform Make or Buy decisions, identify feasible parts additive manufacturing, and compare process costs, lead time, and CO₂ emissions - instantly.
Ausgründung aus dem
Unternehmensprofil
AI & Big Data
Industrie 4.0 & Automatisierung
IT & Software
Mobilität & Logistik
#Manufacturing Software
#Procurement Software
#Make-or-Buy Automation
#Additive Manufacturing
Gründung:
01.09.2021
Geschäftszweck: Empower manufacturers and buyers to make smarter, faster, and more sustainable decisions with AI-powered insights across the product lifecycle.
Unternehmenssitz: Hamburg, Germany
Kontakt: ruben.meuth@3dspark.de
Gründer:
Fritz Lange
Ruben Meuth
https://www.3dspark.de
Problem
Engineering and procurement teams waste time and money on outdated manual processes. Decisions like whether to make or buy a part, which technology to use, or how sustainable a production option is are still handled manually, based on level of experience or Excel sheets. This slows down product development, drives up costs, increases the chances of errors and makes it harder to meet business and climate goals.Lösung
3D Spark simplifies the manufacturing, sourcing and selling of components by analysing thousands of production and sourcing options and identifying the cheapest, fastest and most sustainable option for each part.Companies such as DB, Alstom, ZF Friedrichshafen, Siemens Mobility, ÖBB and many others use 3D Spark to support make-or-buy decisions by automating the selection of production technology and utilising precise calculation of manufacturing costs and live price indications from suppliers. They automate quotation generation, RFQ despatch and CO2 reporting. Drive success with AM and present cost, lead time and CO2 savings KPIs in meaningful reports for your management team.
Manufacturing service providers use it to receive more and qualified RFQs from associated OEMs and via the website portal. They quickly respond to enquiries with automatic printability checks, accurate costing based on their internal production reality and create superior quotes using market price insights.
Produkt
The 3D Spark platform provides a fully automated solution for analyzing 3D files, 2D drawings, and ERP data to deliver:- DfM checks across technologies like AM, CNC, and injection molding
- Cost, lead time, and CO₂ footprint estimates
- Make-or-buy recommendations
- RFQ generation and supplier comparison
- Savings tracking and internal reporting dashboards
- 2D to 3D drawings
It’s plug-and-play, easy to adopt, and used by major industry players.
Alleinstellung
3D Spark USP: Multi-Technology Flexibility: Seamlessly integrates 15+ manufacturing methods, from additive to traditional processes, enabling the best production choice for each part. Unmatched Accuracy: Delivers real-time cost estimations and automated manufacturability checks, ensuring data-driven, precise decisions. Top-Tier Security: ISO 27001-certified hosting and full GDPR compliance, safeguarding your sensitive data at every step.Geschäftsmodell
3D Spark operates as a B2B SaaS company, offering a web-based, AI-driven platform designed to enhance efficiency and reduce resource waste in industrial production. The platform is tailored for various manufacturing processes, including 3D printing, casting, injection molding, and CNC machining.Traction / Highlights
- Some traction/highlights of 3D Spark journey are: ÖBB signs 2-year deal and achieves 80% efficiency gains with automatic costing, quoting, and RFQs for spare parts with 3D Spark, 80% Reduction in Quoting Time for SLM parts at Additive Willman, Sandhelden generates 4x more quotes and increases lead gen by 35% with 3D Spark, Alstom saves €15M+ with the support of 3D Spark and signs 3-year contract, ZF Friedrichshafen “democratizes AM” with 3D Spark, Deutsche Bahn automates quoting with +-5% costing accuracy by 3D Spark, Metal 3D printing service bureau "MetShape" reduces quoting time by 70% with 3D Spark and ERP integration, Todd Grimm pitching 3D Spark at Rapid + TCT Los Angeles.
Kunde / Markt
3D Spark is carving out a strong presence in the industrial manufacturing sector with its AI-driven SaaS platform. Here's a concise overview of its customer base and market positioning:Customer Base: 3D Spark primarily serves large-scale manufacturers and OEMs across various industries, including:
- Rail: Alstom, Deutsche Bahn, and ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways)
- Automotive: Siemens Mobility, ZF Friedrichshafen
- Manufacturing Service Providers: MetShape, Fabitive
Team
3D Spark was founded by three former Fraunhofer IAPT engineers: Dr.-Ing. Fritz Lange, M.Sc. Ruben Meuth, and Dr.-Ing. Arnd Struve, who bring deep expertise in digital manufacturing, business development, and industrial software.The team has grown to 15+ members across commercial, product, and engineering roles.
The commercial team covers sales, business development, and customer success.
The non-commercial team includes UI/UX, DevOps, and fullstack/AI engineers building the core platform.
Together, we combine technical depth with practical industry insight to solve real problems in manufacturing and procurement.
Try 3D Spark or Book a Demo
Curious if your parts could be manufactured faster, cheaper, or more sustainably? Upload your parts and get instant insights - or book a walkthrough with our team.