3D Printing Experts in Munich
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Munich, who have recently used 3D Printing
Philipp S.
Last position:
Self-employed consultant at Schlegtendal solutions
- Business analyst/ project manager/ trainer/ entrepreneur
- Consulting companies in the areas of business analysis, process management, agile project management and organizational development.
- Management of digitalization and transformation projects (LichtBlick SE, E.ON, Co.met, Stromnetz Hamburg)
- Introduction of agile ways of working and development of efficient process and PMO structures
- Successful implementation of a product launch (Idea-to-Market, > 100 Epics over 3 years)
- Creation of requirements specifications, process models and IT concepts
- Coaching and training of specialists and managers (Jira/Confluence, purchasing)
- Development of my own product “TriggaBuddy” – concept, CAD design, 3D printing, utility model
- Consulting assignments: E.ON, LichtBlick SE, Co.Met, Stromnetz Hamburg GmbH
Tamás E.
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
Diana Z.
Last position:
Graphic, product & industrial design at Selene Studio
Projects and client work from first enquiry to handover · Munich, Berlin, Rome.
- 2025 Olympia Equestrian Centre Munich-Riem: site map, brochure and signage.
- SELENE own hairpin label: product design, brand, packaging, shop.
- 2026 Fantasy Farm: self-published children's colouring book.
Angela S.
Last position:
Project and Product Management (Aligners and Retainers) at Scheu-Dental GmbH
- Responsible as a project manager for several launch projects, including setting up processes and procedures
- Driving existing business
Güngör K.
Last position:
Digital Consultant at Kara-X Innovation GmbH
- Conducted AI Quick-Check workshops at private equity firms and their portfolio companies, and developed an AI strategy and sales pilot projects
- Supported B2B clients with digital transformation and AI automation, increasing scalability by 40 % through AI and reorganization
- Implemented AI-driven cold outreach campaigns, reducing customer acquisition costs by 60 %
- Digitized and optimized customer-focused processes
- Implemented an AI Social Media Content Creation Process and trained employees in AI and methods
Anette M.
Last position:
SAP HR Reporting Project Specialist at Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
- Successfully planned, managed, and documented an HR sub-project for implementing HR reporting in SAP
- Conducted requirements analyses and developed SAP reports in SAP HCM, including testing and validation of the reports developed
- Coordinated report development with the General Works Council
- Improved the quality of SAP master data in HCM and SuccessFactors by analyzing and optimizing personnel processes in cooperation with the institute's HR staff, and implemented a validation report in SAP HCM
- Communicated with and trained report recipients to increase acceptance and use of the new reports and processes
- Prepared meaningful personnel data analyses on employee data and statutory reporting obligations such as the monthly earnings survey
Andreas B.
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.
Tobias B.
Last position:
Lead XR Project at BMW Group
- Showcasing the world's first fully immersive AR glasses experience in a moving car at CES 2024.
- Speaker about augmented reality at international conferences (e.g. the AR Ride Concept @ Unite 2024).
- Lead a 12-person interdisciplinary software team developing Android head-unit integrations, navigation & ADAS UI, and embedded software.
- Define technical direction, drive cross-domain architecture and integration, and mentor engineers across Android, UI/UX and embedded stacks.
- Oversee a small fleet of test vehicles for validation, tests, and data collection.
Muhammad M.
Last position:
Master Thesis
Roumaissa T.
Last position:
Master’s Thesis: AI-Based Analysis of 2D and Exploded View Drawings at Technical University of Munich
- Developed an end-to-end AI pipeline for analyzing 2D exploded-view drawings using computer vision and deep learning models.
- Integrated YOLO-based object detection (Bounding Boxes, Post-Processing, Overlap Handling) for accurate part and callout detection.
- Applied the Segment Anything Model (SAM) for fine-grained segmentation and separation of individual components.
- Implemented OCR and feature extraction modules, and compared Vision Language Models (VLM) and traditional computer vision approaches in terms of accuracy, runtime, and scalability.
Maximilian D.
Last position:
Hardware Developer at Freelance Hardware Developer
- Optimization of a film stretching machine: concept design and proof of concept in SolidWorks and FEMM
- Development of a smart gas scale (Evergas) with mobile connectivity: functional and design prototype in SolidWorks, Cura, Eagle, Adafruit Web IDE
- Sensor system for brake disc measurement with Knorr-Bremse: proof of concept and patent preparation in SolidWorks, Cura, Eagle, FEMM, Adafruit Web IDE
- Development of a sensor for oil level measurement (Oilfox) with self-monitoring algorithms in SolidWorks, Cura, Eagle, Adafruit Web IDE
- Development of a miniature plastic extruder (Mcubus project) in SolidWorks, Cura, Eagle, LTSpice, FEMM, Arduino IDE
- Commissioning hardware for Magna Telemotive: electrical function tests, firmware porting in C++ and quality assurance coordination
- Electronics development for Sonnenglas: concepts for battery charging by solar power and LED control in Fusion 360, Eagle, Simplicity Studio, MPLab
- Development of a wake-up controller for Wing Man: vibration sensor and power-saving logic in Fusion 360, Eagle
- Hardware lead at Cariad SE: hardware testing, supplier communication, error management in iDEX, ODIS, CANoe
Richard S.
Last position:
Senior Manager Supply Chain Sustainability at KION AG
- Integration of Sustainability tools and reporting (EcoVadis IQ & Integrity Next)
- Implementation of new group wide supplier identifier (DUNS Number)
- Scope 3 emission evaluation (spend and weight based)
- Continuous improvement of processes around sustainability within procurement
Marcus D.
Last position:
Chairman of the Advisory Board at Delabo Gruppe
Chairman of the advisory board in the dental laboratory sector
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Statistics of experts using 3D Printing
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years (Germany: 20 years)
Position duration
2.8 years (Germany: 2.5 years)
Positions per freelancer
8 (Germany: 13)
Top business areas
Product Development, Information Technology, Operations
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Business Intelligence, Operations, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
100% (Germany: 85%)
Master's degree or higher
92% (Germany: 71%)
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
100% (Germany: 96%)
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Munich are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Munich 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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
3D Printing experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (100%)
- Automotive (62%)
- Information Technology (46%)
- Professional Services (46%)
- Healthcare (38%)
- Chemical (31%)
- Education (31%)
- Energy (23%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
From design to part
3D printing, also called additive manufacturing, creates physical objects directly from digital models. It supports rapid prototypes, custom components, tooling, medical models and small production runs. Parts are built layer by layer rather than cut from a solid block or formed in a mould.
Printing processes
The right process depends on material, geometry, finish and production goals. Fused deposition modelling works with thermoplastics, while stereolithography uses liquid resin for fine detail. Selective laser sintering and metal powder bed fusion support durable polymer or metal parts with complex forms.
- Compare materials and layer technologies
- Prepare models for print orientation and support structures
- Tune machines, parameters and post-processing
- Inspect parts against dimensional and functional requirements
Tools and materials
Professionals work across CAD systems, slicing software, printer control tools and inspection workflows. Common materials include PLA, ABS, nylon, resin, TPU and technical metals. Strong specialists understand warping, shrinkage, anisotropy, surface finish, heat resistance and the limits of each machine.
Where companies use it
Manufacturing teams use additive manufacturing for jigs, fixtures, replacement parts and low-volume production. Product groups use it to test form, fit and function before committing to tooling. Automotive, aerospace, medical, industrial equipment and consumer product companies each require different standards for traceability, strength and validation.
- Produce design prototypes and functional test parts
- Create custom tooling and manufacturing aids
- Repair or replace hard-to-source components
- Develop patient-specific or application-specific models
When to bring in an expert
Freelance expertise helps when a team is selecting a process, validating a new material or moving from prototype printing toward repeatable production. Specialists can diagnose failed builds, reduce material waste, improve cycle time and document print parameters. In Munich, collaboration may combine remote CAD and process work with on-site machine trials or production support.
What strong specialists deliver
A strong professional connects design intent with reliable physical results. They ask about load, tolerance, environment, batch size and compliance before recommending a process. Their work includes clean CAD preparation, documented settings, test plans, inspection records and clear guidance for handover to internal teams or a print service.
Remote work suits design review, slicing, documentation and supplier coordination. On-site access matters for machine setup, material handling, calibration and production troubleshooting. Clear technical English is useful for international teams, while German can support collaboration with local manufacturing stakeholders.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with 3D Printing? These answers cover the essentials.
3D printing is used for prototypes, custom parts, tooling, fixtures, replacement components and small production runs. It can shorten design feedback cycles and make complex or personalised geometries practical without traditional moulds.
Additive manufacturing builds a part layer by layer, which can reduce waste and enable internal channels or complex shapes. CNC machining removes material and often delivers tighter tolerances and a smoother finish, so the better option depends on geometry, material, volume and quality requirements.
A strong 3D Printing professional should understand CAD, design for additive manufacturing, slicing, material behaviour and post-processing. Useful adjacent skills include metrology, product development, mechanical testing, machine maintenance and production documentation.
The right 3D Printing experience depends on the deliverable, not a fixed time threshold. A prototype may need strong CAD and process knowledge, while serial production requires proven work with validation, repeatability, quality controls and material qualification.
3D Printing work such as CAD preparation, slicing, design reviews and documentation can often be done remotely. Machine setup, calibration, material changes and troubleshooting may require on-site access in Munich or close coordination with the local production team.
Ask a 3D Printing specialist to explain process selection, tolerances, material limits and how they verify finished parts. Review documented builds, sample inspection methods, failure analysis and whether their recommendations reflect the intended use rather than only the appearance of a prototype.
3D printing with resin is often preferred for fine detail, smooth surfaces and small intricate models. Filament-based printing can be more suitable for larger functional parts, durable thermoplastics and lower-cost iteration, although the final choice depends on strength, heat exposure and post-processing needs.
A 3D Printing brief should describe the part, intended use, material preferences, required tolerances, surface expectations, machine constraints and target quantity. Include the available CAD files, inspection criteria and whether the professional must work with equipment on-site or coordinate with an external print service.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used 3D Printing in their recent projects is 94 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 752 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used 3D Printing in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 92% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Munich, 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 Munich, Germany who have used 3D Printing in their recent projects are English (100%), German (92%), and French (31%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used 3D Printing in their recent projects are Manufacturing (100%), Automotive (62%), and Information Technology (46%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used 3D Printing in their recent projects are Product Development (85%), Information Technology (69%), and Operations (62%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used 3D Printing
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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