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Based in Dresden, Germany, Additive Drives develops and manufactures high performance electric motors using proprietary 3D printing technology for copper and aluminum windings. The company utilizes its advanced manufacturing processes to achieve up to 98 percent energy efficiency, delivering units ranging from single prototypes to production volumes of ten thousand. Supplying customized motors to major corporate clients including Amazon, Airbus, BMW, and Audi, the enterprise receives financial backing from venture capital investors like Nordic Alpha Partners and AM Ventures. Operating with a workforce of more than 70 employees, the manufacturer has successfully completed over 300 industrial projects, secured 17 patents, and recently raised 25 million euros in growth capital. Additive Drives was originally founded in 2020 by Philipp Arnold, Jakob Jung, and Axel Helm to pioneer sustainable electric drives for electromobility, motorsport, and space travel applications.
Additive Drives develops and manufactures electric motors using 3D printing processes, specifically for components made from copper and aluminum.
Additive Drives aims to innovate electric motor design through its patented technologies and innovative motor designs, which contribute to rethinking the eDrive.
Additive Drives develops and manufactures electric motors using 3D printing processes, specifically for components made from copper and aluminum.
Additive Drives aims to innovate electric motor design through its patented technologies and innovative motor designs, which contribute to rethinking the eDrive.
Additive Drives most recently raised Venture Round in February 2026.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | Venture Round | AM Ventures, Nordic Alpha Partners | — | Announced |
