PALPRINT
Industrial Packaging Revolution
Digital In. Packaging Out.++++++System Solution for the automated production of close-fit, circular packaging for resilient industrial logistics
COLAB-Projekt aus dem
Projektprofil
AI & Big Data
Greentech
Industrie 4.0 & Automatisierung
IT & Software
Mobilität & Logistik
#packaging
#3dprinting
#FoAM
#generativeDesign
Geplanter Tech Transfer:
Q2 2026
Geschäftszweck: Packaging System using generative Design and patented 3D-Foamprinting
Unternehmenssitz: Paderborn
Kontakt: ribul@palprint.de
Gründer:
Andreas Ribul-Olzer
https://palprint.de/
Problem
Industrial packaging is still manual, inefficient, and waste-intensive.Protective packaging for high-value goods requires tooling, long lead times, and often results in oversized, single-use solutions.
At the same time:
* 80 million tons of packaging waste are generated annually in the EU
* Increasing regulation (PPWR) demands recyclability and material reduction
* Skilled labor shortages limit scalability
Existing solutions are fragmented (design, production, material) and lack flexibility for dynamic supply chains.
Lösung
In an ideal situations B2B customers don't need to bother regarding* packaging design
* packaging manufacturing
* material supply / procurement
PALPRINT digitizes and automates the entire packaging process:
* Generative design software converts product data into optimized packaging geometries
* On-site additive manufacturing eliminates tooling and logistics overhead, using different processes. The Fraunhofer patented FoAM process allows in-situ 3D foaming of sustainable material
* Circular material system enables reuse of recycled monomaterials
Result:
“Digital in, Packaging out.” – fully automated, scalable, and circular.
Produkt
PALPRINT is a modular System-as-a-Service that digitalizes and automates industrial packaging through three integrated components:1.) Design Software: Generates optimized packaging (inlays, trays) from CAD, scans, or smartphone video (Volumera - revolutionary video2packaging approach), incl. ERP/PLM integration
2.) Production Units: On-site additive manufacturing (FFF & FoAMprint) enabling tool-less, flexible, and decentralized production
3.) Material Platform (ResiLOG): Closed-loop recycling, material tracking, and circular supply
The system enables a seamless digital workflow from product data to packaging production and recycling.
Outcome: On-demand, customized, and circular packaging directly at the customer site – without tooling, storage, or complex logistics.
Alleinstellung
PALPRINT delivers a defensible system approach combining proprietary software, patented processes, and integrated operations:* Proprietary generative design software and Video2packaging software module
* Patented / patent-pending processes (e.g. FoAMprint) enabling ultra-light, high-performance packaging. FGF-Printer modifications. Specific Marking Technology.
* Material management platform. Integrated system stack: software + production + material loop – not replicable as a single-point solution
Data & workflow lock-in through ERP/PLM integration and usage-based optimization
Hardware-agnostic platform enabling fast rollout and scaling across industries
Result: A protected, software-defined packaging infrastructure with strong technological and operational barriers to entry.
Geschäftsmodell
PALPRINT operates a System-as-a-Service model with recurring and scalable revenues:* Integration Fee: 3–5k€ one-time
* Subscription: 30–50k€ ARR per system
* Consumables: 5–12k€ ARR (usage-based)
Upselling:
Multi-site rollouts, additional production modules, advanced software features, advanced materials, and higher material usage.
Services: Engineering, maintenance, training, and analytics.
Result: Land-and-expand model with growing ARR and high customer lifetime value.
Highlights
- Pilot customer in industrial packaging before company founding
- Proprietary Generative Design (“genDesign”) technology
- Proprietary Video2Packaging / Video-to-3D workflow
- PAL-Connect: proprietary secure B2B data-sharing platform
- Funded by Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt sustainability grant
- In-house industrial large-format 3D printing infrastructure
- Selected for STEP USA pitching program in New York
- Production and development site in Bad Wünnenberg, Germany
- Multiple awards and recognitions in startup and innovation competitions
Kunde / Markt
PALPRINT operates in the industrial and protective packaging market, focusing on manufacturers, logistics providers, machinery companies, automotive suppliers, electronics, MedTech, and industrial equipment sectors with sensitive or high-value products.The company addresses the growing demand for automated, sustainable, and flexible packaging solutions driven by increasing labor shortages, supply-chain volatility, and new circular economy regulations such as the EU PPWR.
PALPRINT’s ideal customers are industrial companies with recurring packaging needs, complex product portfolios, high SKU variability, or costly manual packaging processes. The platform enables customers to generate and produce custom protective packaging and inlays on-demand directly at or near their facilities.
The global industrial packaging market exceeds 90 billion € and is undergoing transformation toward digitalized, recyclable, and locally produced packaging systems.
Team
PALPRINT was founded by an interdisciplinary team:* Paul Lindner (CEO, Industrial Logistics & Business Development) — 10+ years experience in industrial spare-parts logistics, packaging workflows, and transport within the German armed forces.
* Andreas Ribul-Olzer (COO, Operations & Speaker) — operations, investor relations, presentations; background in material research, recycling, and automotive quality management.
* Steffen Vogelsang (Generative Design & Software Advisor) — foundation of GenDesign software; repeat founder with prior exit in generative design for AM and former product ownership role at Hexagon.
Supported by experts in polymer engineering (Matthias), polymer plant management (Sven), finance & capital markets (Christian, CFO with Nasdaq IPO experience), computer vision engineering (Vedant), and networks including Fraunhofer AHEAD, Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt, garage33, startport, Zebra, Circular Valley, and manufacturing partner with global service.
Revolutionary Video-to-packaging
PALPRINT transforms simple smartphone videos into fully customized packaging solutions.With our Video-to-Packaging technology (Volumera), users can capture an object in seconds — no SCAN + no CAD required — and instantly generate precise, optimized packaging designs.
* No specialized hardware or scanning expertise needed
* Direct conversion into production-ready packaging
* Seamless integration into digital workflows
This unlocks mass customization at scale, making packaging creation as simple as taking a video.
Ready to scale
PALPRINT is a fast-growing deep-tech startup entering the system rollout phase.
Our 650k€ seed round is open, with 200k€ already committed, including an experienced SaaS angel from Berlin.
We are looking for ambitious investors who want to back a high-scalability, system-driven business with platform potential:
* Land-and-expand across global industrial customers
* Recurring revenues through software, materials, and services
* Strong defensibility via proprietary software, processes, and system integration
Minimum Angel Ticket: 50 k€
If you believe in building infrastructure, not features, and scaling across industries — this is the moment to join.
Our 650k€ seed round is open, with 200k€ already committed, including an experienced SaaS angel from Berlin.
We are looking for ambitious investors who want to back a high-scalability, system-driven business with platform potential:
* Land-and-expand across global industrial customers
* Recurring revenues through software, materials, and services
* Strong defensibility via proprietary software, processes, and system integration
Minimum Angel Ticket: 50 k€
If you believe in building infrastructure, not features, and scaling across industries — this is the moment to join.