Indian company takes over Swiss 3D printing service provider Rapid Manufacturing AG

The Indian 3D printing specialist Imaginarium is expanding and acquiring the Zurich-based 3D printing service provider Rapid Manufacturing AG.

At the heart of this investment is the intention to drive research and development as well as production in key areas such as healthcare, robotics and materials science. In particular, the aim is to promote collaboration with Swiss institutions in order to usher in a new era of innovation and excellence.

Aashay Mehta, MD & Co-Chairman at Imaginarium, is keen to get started. “We are excited to work symbiotically with the highly respected and advanced Swiss ecosystem. This collaboration is aimed at fostering an advanced concept-to-creation process flow, and seamless production capabilities, to various sectors like medical devices, aerospace, robotics, lifestyle and various others combining Swiss precision and reliability with Indian innovation, agility and efficiency,” he said.

This strategic investment will enable Rapid Manufacturing AG to expand its technological base and establish itself as a European center for high-precision manufacturing. Customers in Europe will benefit from shorter delivery times with consistently high Swiss quality, while customers of Rapid Manufacturing AG will have access to an expanded portfolio of high-precision manufacturing technologies.

Alain Stebler, Founder of Rapid Manufacturing AG has said, “A strategic acquisition by Imaginarium strengthens Rapid Manufacturing AG’s regional presence in Europe and reinforces our commitment to Swiss-quality precision. Together, we offer clients an unmatched manufacturing portfolio that upholds the highest standards of excellence.”

This consolidation of high-precision technologies ensures a seamless and integrated manufacturing process with a particular focus on intellectual property protection. Customers and partners will benefit from state-of-the-art internal operations and a robust supply chain. The strategic collaboration between Imaginarium and Rapid Manufacturing AG promises to significantly impact the manufacturing landscape in Europe and set new standards in digital manufacturing.