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Additive Drives

Additive Drives is a provider of customized electric motors manufactured using additive manufacturing (3D printing) technology, enabling faster and more cost-effective prototyping and series production without tooling costs. The company technology achieves up to 45% higher power density and 70% fewer losses compared to conventional motors, elevating electric motor performance for demanding applications. Additive…

📍 Dresden, Germany · 3D Printing,

Funding snapshot

Last roundSeries A
Amount$30M
Date2 February 2026
Total raised$31M
Team size55

About

Additive Drives is a provider of customized electric motors manufactured using additive manufacturing (3D printing) technology, enabling faster and more cost-effective prototyping and series production without tooling costs. The company technology achieves up to 45% higher power density and 70% fewer losses compared to conventional motors, elevating electric motor performance for demanding applications. Additive Drives serves the automotive, heavy duty, industrial, aviation, and motorsport sectors, developing electric motors for EV traction, heat pump fan motors, torque motors replacing inefficient hydraulics, and even drives for manned spaceflight. The company has completed over 300 projects and holds 20 patents, with a team of over 70 employees. Founded in 2020 by Axel Helm, Philipp Arnold, and Dr. Jakob Jung and headquartered in Dresden, Germany, Additive Drives has raised approximately 1.4 million in a Series A round with investors including AM Ventures, the European Union, and Nordic Alpha Partners.

Business model

3D Printing > Applications > Automotive > Auto Components,

Electric Vehicles > Components > Motors > Multi Category > 3D Printed Windings,

Auto Components > Powertrain System > Electric Vehicles > Motor > Multi Category > 3D Printed Windings

Institutional investors

AM Ventures Europa Nordic Alpha Partners

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