TLDR:
- Replique, a venture born out of BASF’s business incubator Chemovator, has received an extension of its seed funding round to improve its AM capabilities.
- Lead investor STS Ventures contributed to this funding round, allowing Replique to develop new automation modules, expand its services, and grow its global network of production partners.
Replique has secured additional seed funding to enhance its AM capabilities and expand its services. Lead investor STS Ventures, along with other investors, contributed to this financing round. With this injection of funding, Replique aims to develop new automation modules, expand its 3D printing services, and grow its global network of qualified production partners. The company also plans to improve integration with existing business systems and make on-demand 3D printing solutions more accessible and user-friendly for businesses of all sizes. Max Siebert, CEO and Co-founder of Replique, expressed excitement about the continued trust and funding from investors, which will allow the company to focus on core business activities and handle an increasing number of large orders more efficiently. Replique’s AM solutions have been utilized by major companies such as Alstom, BASF, Miele, Danfoss, and MAN Truck & Bus, demonstrating the platform’s efficacy in enhancing manufacturing flexibility and efficiency. Replique recently collaborated with MAN Truck & Bus to integrate 3D printing technology into spare parts production, eliminating the need for physical inventory. The company also partnered with Miele to offer 3D printed accessories and spare parts through Miele’s online shop. This partnership aimed to pioneer Good Manufacturing Practice for 3D printing polymer parts for food contact. This funding round positions Replique among companies securing financial support for their development and expansion in the additive manufacturing industry. Recent collaborations include Quantica disclosing an increase in its funding and Ai Build raising $8.5 million in a Series A funding round. These investments aim to enhance additive manufacturing capabilities and product offerings, reflecting the industry’s growth and innovation in the 3D printing sector.
