Incus: Precision Layer by Layer – Shaping the Future of Metal 3D Printing

How can centuries-old craftsmanship be combined with state-of-the-art technology? How can metal be shaped with such precision that it becomes dental implants, delicate pieces of jewelry, or high-precision components for the automotive industry?

The answer comes from Incus – a spin-off of 3D printing pioneer Lithoz, setting new standards with its innovative lithography-based metal printing process. What began as a research project at the Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien) has grown into an international high-tech company specializing in ultra-precise metal parts produced through 3D printing.

The story of Incus began in 2006, when a groundbreaking lithography-based additive manufacturing technology for ceramic materials was developed at TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology). Five years later, Lithoz GmbH was founded to commercialize this technology.

Only a few years after that, Dr. Gerald Mitteramskogler, now CEO and founder of Incus, laid the foundation for the next chapter. As part of a European research project, he transferred the proven principles of ceramic printing to metals. After four years of intensive research, the potential was clear. With strong support from partners and investors, Incus was founded in 2019 with the goal of redefining additive metal manufacturing.
 

The name “Incus” comes from Latin and means “anvil.” It symbolizes the connection between centuries-old metalworking craftsmanship and cutting-edge 3D printing technology.

With its proprietary Lithography-based Metal Manufacturing (LMM) process, Incus is able to produce complex components in small and medium series with exceptional precision — faster and more cost-efficiently than conventional methods. The technology is suitable for both high-precision prototypes and small-scale production, offering flexible applications wherever detailed and durable metal parts are required.

Incus began its journey in 2019 with just two team members. Today, the company employs around 30 experts from all over the world and is internationally well connected. One of the biggest challenges was building up production and scaling processes — a hurdle that Incus successfully overcame thanks to its strong team and the support of its partners.

In a short time, the company achieved key milestones: from the first pilot projects and the establishment of strategic partnerships to the expansion of its production facilities.

Incus is headquartered at the Technology Center Seestadt of the Vienna Business Agency (Wirtschaftsagentur Wien), where it found the ideal conditions for research, growth, and international expansion. With the support of the Vienna Business Agency, Incus recently doubled its production space with ease — taking the next step toward industrial-scale manufacturing.

The next goals are clear: to further scale LMM, establish it across even more industries, and anchor it as a standard in additive metal manufacturing. The presence of Incus in Seestadt demonstrates that Vienna not only provides the ideal breeding ground for innovation but also offers a strong network that supports high-tech companies from the first idea to international success — layer by layer.