Caracol, the Milan-headquartered large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) specialist, has acquired the mental property and robotic machine configuration belongings of Hans Weber Maschinenfabrik GmbH’s additive division. The announcement was made on 24 September 2025, with Caracol stating the transfer will develop its expertise portfolio and reinforce its presence within the DACH area.
The acquisition will see Caracol combine Weber’s additive extrusion experience into its Heron and Vipra LFAM platforms, providing prospects broader customization choices and industrial automation selections, resembling Siemens management methods and ABB robots. In keeping with the corporate, the deal strengthens its means to supply a complete LFAM ecosystem to worldwide shoppers whereas guaranteeing continuity of assist for Weber’s current additive prospects by way of Caracol’s world service community spanning greater than 55 international locations.
Combining heritage with innovation
Francesco De Stefano, CEO and Co-founder of Caracol, mentioned the settlement “combines heritage with innovation” and strengthens the technological roadmap of each firms. “Because of the partnership with Weber, Caracol shoppers will be capable to entry Heron platforms with a broader stage of customization and configurations to fulfill their particular industrial wants,” he defined.
Weber, a German firm with greater than 100 years of expertise in industrial extrusion equipment, will proceed to play a job in extrusion expertise growth and product assist inside Caracol’s prolonged portfolio. Dr. Markus Weber and Ludwig Weber, Managing Administrators of Hans Weber, famous that Caracol was chosen after evaluating a number of proposals within the sector. “They’re a frontrunner within the giant format AM market, with world assist networks, know-how on key functions, and a complementary worth proposition,” the Webers acknowledged.
Increasing European industrial capability
The acquisition is a part of Caracol’s broader European funding technique, centered on strengthening localized manufacturing and supporting industrial provide chains throughout the continent. The transfer follows Caracol’s latest growth in North America, the place it opened a headquarters and manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas, earlier this month.
Based in 2017, Caracol has developed built-in LFAM options combining robotic arms, patented extrusion heads, and its proprietary Eidos Manufacturing software program. Its expertise is used throughout aerospace, marine, power, structure, and design sectors. The corporate operates the most important LFAM manufacturing middle in Europe and has constructed a crew of over 100 specialists worldwide.
LFAM momentum within the DACH area
Within the DACH area (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), additive manufacturing is quickly evolving from a distinct segment innovation instrument towards a core enabler of commercial competitiveness. Germany specifically has change into a coverage battleground for AM’s position in future trade. The Berlin-based community Mobility goes Additive (MGA), with over 140 members spanning the worth chain, just lately pushed for a devoted nationwide AM technique, citing 3D printing’s potential to drive sustainability, digital transformation, and resilient provide chains.
In the meantime, within the steel AM realm, partnerships are increasing; for instance, German integrator FIT AG has included Meltio’s wire-laser deposition methods to bolster additive manufacturing capability throughout the DACH area. These strikes mirror rising momentum not solely in expertise deployment but additionally in regional coordination, regulation, and industrial alignment throughout DACH borders.
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Featured picture reveals Francesco De Stefano, CEO of Caracol, Ludwig Weber, Managing Director at Weber, Dr. Markus Weber, Managing Director at Weber, and Paolo Cassis COO of Caracol. Picture through Caracol.
