3D Printing Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used 3D Printing
Tamás Eppel
Last position:
Senior Software Developer / Tech Lead at NDA (defense / OSINT)
- Designing the audit logging framework
- Implementing APIs for developers to integrate in their codebase
- Implementing ingestion pipeline, database query layer and UI for browsing the audit events
- Improving stability and reliability of the backend system
Philipp Schlegtendal
Last position:
Project Manager, Business Analyst, Trainer, Entrepreneur at Schlegtendal Solutions
- Entrepreneur: Development of concept and 3D-print optimized design for a trigger point massage device "TriggaBuddy", German utility model certificate
- Consulting services in the fields of business analysis, transformation, innovative business and work structures, business development
- Reference projects as Business Analyst:
- E.ON – Introduction of a new product management IT system
- E.ON – End-to-end process management for product introduction (idea-to-market, in an agile environment)
- korero GmbH – Creation of a non-functional requirements specification
- Findos – Market analysis for investor acquisition
- Co.met GmbH – Business model, organizational structure, processes
- Transformation toward sustainability based on BMW experience
- Introduction and optimization of agile ways of working at E.ON and Co.met GmbH
- Business development: Head of Finance at Olao Health in the field of workplace health management; project lead for Stromnetz Hamburg "product for third-party customer business"
- Trainer for introductory JIRA/Confluence training (E.ON) and "Introduction to Purchasing" (BMW)
Thomas Peter
Last position:
Lifting Device Designer at TP-Produktdesign
- Design of a 3-point quick coupling for tractor lifting attachment
- Development of a bracket for a tow flange device
Philipp Lampe
Last position:
Lead Strategy & Concept at Siemens via Experience One
Concept development of an ML-/AI-supported contact solution for the central handling of all digital and global customer inquiries.
- Strategic development of an ML-/AI-supported contact solution to qualify, prioritize, and automate all digital and global inquiries at Siemens.
- Structuring an end-to-end process from inquiry intake to operational handling.
- Automation of level 0/1 inquiries, resulting in a reduction of 85% of all contact requests to be handled.
- Technical coordination for the iterative rollout and sustainable scalability of the solution.
- Consulting and alignment of key stakeholders across business units and regions.
- Conceptual development of additional measures to relieve support and enable more efficient handling.
Björn Kunz
Last position:
Development Engineer Control Concepts at TU Chemnitz
- Development and validation of control concepts for grid stabilization with MATLAB/Simulink.
- Modeling of converters (VISMA), grids, and loads to study frequency and phase behavior during load steps.
- Analysis of the influence of inertia, damping, and controller parameters on stability, power output, and ROCOF.
- Development of adaptive control strategies to improve synchronization and dynamic grid support.
- Creation of automated simulation and evaluation tools to assess different scenarios and parameters.
Gregor Pestsov
Last position:
Engineering Data Management Project Manager
Technical and commercial risk assessment for an investment project in the hardware sector (scaling potential, liability risks, operational processes) Process consulting for two SMEs in the engineering environment, focusing on workflow digitization, PLM
Frank Doerries
Last position:
Project management, development and system integration for retrofit on a Uranus thermionic mass spectrometer at Forschungszentrum Jülich
- Development of a retrofit concept, including qualification measures
- Development, installation and commissioning of the required hardware and software
- Development of a safety concept
- Execution and documentation of in-house verifications / qualification
- Initiation and implementation of measures in case of non-conformities
- Execution of CE conformity assessment procedures and CE marking
Michael Trapp
Last position:
Development of an app for displaying sheet music at Freelance Software Developer
- Industry: Digital music solutions
- Technologies used: Flutter, Dart, iOS, Android, GitLab, PlantUML
Mario Jelinski
Last position:
Architect / Developer at handyhase
- Overhaul of the entire design and implementation of new UI/UX aspects using React
- Planning of the software architecture and structuring of the project for long-term scalability using Git for version control
Hüseyin Özgün Gönüllü
Last position:
Freelance Mechanical Engineer - Designer at Gridesign
Conception and detailed design of mechanical systems.
CAD modeling, drawings and calculations.
FEM, motion analysis and reverse engineering.
Preparation of technical proposals and claim management.
AIRBUS A-320 Assembly Station.
AIRBUS A-350 Manual Assembly Station.
FORD Truck R&D Prototype Manufacturing Station.
Andreas Blum
Last position:
Project Lead, Digital Transformation at SV Linde Tacherting e.V.
Researched, developed, and implemented comprehensive digital strategy to modernize and accelerate processes of sports club with approximately 1300 members.
System Architecture & Implementation: Conceived and set up central cost- and energy-efficient ARM-based server infrastructure.
Selected, installed, and configured open-source solutions for knowledge management, ticket booking, and member management.
Muhammed Alp
Last position:
AI System & Product Lead at awRAG.io & Laiers.ai
Conception, planning, and production deployment of two AI platforms for industrial research and engineering workflows, from use-case identification and requirements analysis through architecture decisions and build-vs-buy trade-offs to go-live.
awRAG.io: Identification of the use case (fragmented knowledge base across distributed AI tools), definition of data requirements, architecture decision for a multi-tenant RAG-as-a-service platform with GDPR-compliant EU infrastructure and production-grade retrieval pipeline
LAIERS.ai: Use-case definition (context loss in linear AI workflows), strategic product decisions on UX, cost structure, and multi-LLM orchestration, rollout of a spatial AI conversation platform with proprietary context management system LAICS
LLMOps ownership: Quality assurance, pipeline optimization, security architecture (OAuth 2.0, SOC 2), and performance monitoring of both platforms in live production
Core topics: LLM, RAG, vector databases, LLMOps, AI architecture strategy, cloud infrastructure, data sovereignty
Jens Hagemeyer-Lee
Last position:
#52 Test Manager in Safety-Critical Infrastructure at Telecommunications Company
- Network elements, network, operational and operator-related systems
- Supporting around 20 different products (managed agile)
- Requirements analysis and management (functional and non-functional)
- Test concept and planning (scope, test phases, effort, schedule, resources, organization, etc.)
- Aligning approach with clients and service providers
- Managing and assisting in creation of test cases for system, integration and end-to-end tests
- Guiding and supporting test execution
- Defect management and planning bug fixes with external providers
- Preparing and facilitating workshops
- Regular reporting and creating automated test reports
- Further development of agile testing methodology and configuration of supporting tools
- Conceptual support in developing a quality seal for rating product and service quality of internal and external providers
- Requirements engineering based on ISO/IEC 25010, Scrum, SaFE
- BMC Remedy, Atlassian Confluence, Atlassian Jira (including plugins Xray, Structure), Microsoft Office (incl. Visio), Obsidian, doxis document management system, Gitlab, Obsidian
Reuf Kadic
Last position:
Independent Mechanical Design Engineer at Herrenknecht Vertikal GmbH (Herrenknecht AG)
- Development and design of a new oil drilling machine for the Beatrice oil platform, Scotland
- Concept development of the Pipe-Overdeck work platform with crane, total load 200 tons
- Static FEM calculation and CFD flow calculation for the safe drainage of oil-contaminated wastewater
- CAD: CREO, Model Manager, SAP
Andrej Unru
Last position:
Marketing Manager, Sales & Branding at A&S Gastromöbel GmbH
- Overall responsibility for marketing, sales communication, and company image
- Active sales and strategic, expert customer advice
- Maintenance, development, and technical support of the company website
- Concept and implementation of print and digital media
- Creation of CAD data, technical drawings, and renderings
- Product visualization for marketing, sales, and presentation purposes
Discover over 15,000 top freelancers
Statistics of experts using 3D Printing
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years
Position duration
2.8 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Product Development, Project Management, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Logistics, Operations, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
86%
Master's degree or higher
66%
Doctorate
17%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
97%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using 3D Printing
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
What it covers
3D printing, also called additive manufacturing, turns digital models into physical parts layer by layer. It is used for prototypes, jigs, fixtures, spare parts, tooling inserts and low-volume production when speed and design freedom matter.
Where it fits
It shows up in product development, industrial design, medical devices, automotive work and custom consumer goods. In Germany, it is also common in engineering teams that need fast iteration, local part production and close work with CAD files.
Common processes
- FDM/FFF for durable concept parts and functional mockups
- SLA for fine detail, smooth surfaces and visual models
- SLS for strong nylon parts and moving assemblies
- Post-processing for sanding, curing, dyeing and finishing
Skills that matter
Strong specialists know design for additive manufacturing, material behavior, printer setup and support removal. They also work with CAD exports, slicing software, tolerances, wall thickness, orientation and the limits of each process, whether the job calls for a desktop printer or an industrial system.
When companies bring in help
- A part keeps warping, cracking or failing test fits
- A prototype looks right but does not print cleanly
- A production team needs better repeatability and throughput
- A file needs redesign for FDM, SLA or SLS output
Freelance expertise is useful when internal teams have the model but need process knowledge, print-ready files or a faster path to stable results.
What strong experts deliver
Good professionals do more than press print. They review geometry, choose the right process, set print parameters, validate tolerances and plan finishing steps. They also document what changed, so engineering, design and manufacturing teams can reuse the workflow on the next part.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about 3D Printing? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
3D printing is used to make prototypes, custom parts, tools, fixtures and short-run components. Teams choose it when they need fast iteration, complex shapes or a part that would be slow or expensive to machine. It is especially useful when the design still changes often.
3D printing is the common everyday term, while additive manufacturing is the broader technical name. In practice, people often use both for the same work, especially when talking about engineering or production use. The term additive manufacturing is more common in industrial settings.
3D printing process choice depends on the part’s purpose. FDM fits tougher, simpler parts and fast mockups, SLA is better for fine detail and smooth surfaces, and SLS is strong for functional nylon parts with more complex geometry. A good specialist will match the process to the design, not the other way around.
A strong 3D printing professional usually also knows CAD, slicing tools, material selection and post-processing. For technical work, understanding tolerances, support strategy and design for additive manufacturing matters just as much as printer operation. File repair and STL or STEP handling are also common.
A simple prototype may only need a specialist who can prepare the file and tune the print. A part for testing, fit checks or short-run use needs deeper process knowledge, especially if the design has tight tolerances or special materials. The more critical the part, the more valuable process experience becomes.
Yes, many 3D printing tasks can be done remotely, especially model review, slicing setup and print file preparation. On-site work helps when a team needs hands-on printer calibration, material trials or immediate testing with physical parts. For Germany-based teams, a remote specialist can still collaborate well if file formats and communication are clear.
Look for clear process choices, clean part photos, file logic and practical questions about use case, material and tolerance. A reliable 3D printing expert explains why a part failed or why a geometry needs change, rather than only rerunning the print. Good work leaves a repeatable workflow, not just one good sample.
Consumer 3D printing often focuses on basic models and simple repairs, while industrial work needs repeatability, material control and tighter fit. Industrial projects may involve documented settings, quality checks and post-processing steps for production use. That is where experienced specialists add the most value.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used 3D Printing in their recent projects is 97 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 775 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used 3D Printing in their recent projects, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 66% hold at least a Master's degree, and 17% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used 3D Printing in their recent projects have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used 3D Printing in their recent projects are German (97%), English (95%), and French (27%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used 3D Printing in their recent projects are Manufacturing (89%), Automotive (62%), and Information Technology (49%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used 3D Printing in their recent projects are Product Development (92%), Project Management (62%), and Quality Assurance (62%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used 3D Printing
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