Rapid Shape® is a south Germany technology company in the field of generative rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing systems. Founded by Andreas Schultheiss – being as well shareholder of Schultheiss GmbH, well known specialist in heating and casting technologies – the company has a profound background.
Rapid Shape® brings a new and patented generative technology to the market that is setting a new benchmark in speed and accuracy in the field of 3D manufacturing. Research and development of the new technology and corresponding resins started already several years back. A well-founded innovation network with one of the world most important research institutes in generative production as well as multiple leading high tech and chemical companies have cooperated to come to this result.
Experience in the lost wax casting process as well as the strong mechanical engineering know-how of Schultheiss is incorporated into the new company. Georg Schultheiss – founder of Schultheiss GmbH – is acting as a passionate mentor. Today, Rapid Shape® has immediate access to the whole team of Schultheiss, acting as a strategic partner.