Caracol acquires Weber’s additive manufacturing assets

Caracol, a global leader in large format additive manufacturing (LFAM), has announced the acquisition of IP and robotic machine configuration assets from the additive division of Hans Weber Maschinenfabrik GmbH, a German leader in extrusion technology with over 100 years’ industrial machinery excellence.

This strategic acquisition serves two main purposes: first, to integrate Weber’s additive technology into its product portfolio, creating a comprehensive LFAM ecosystem, and addressing a wide range of international customer needs. Second, it reinforces its commitment to accelerating the global adoption and industrialisation of LFAM technologies across diverse manufacturing sectors, expanding its reach in the DACH region.

Customers and partners looking to work with Weber’s additive solutions can expect Caracol’s full commitment to continued support and development, gaining access to a global field and service network – spanning over 55 countries. Backed by the company’s holistic approach and deep application expertise, all products will benefit from the same quality service and after sales support it is known for, helping businesses scale their production operations with LFAM. Weber will remain a key partner for the development of its extrusion technology and support product development on Caracol’s extended portfolio.

This deal is part of a broader investment strategy in Europe, leveraging Weber’s strong foundation in the DACH region to ensure the continent’s top industrial players have access to leading technologies and services. At a time of increasing demand for resilient, localised production, this move reinforces Caracol’s dedication to supporting and strengthening Europe’s industrial value chains.

‘This agreement combines heritage with innovation, by two companies united by shared values: progressiveness, engineering excellence, and a customer centric mindset,’ said Francesco De Stefano, CEO and co-founder of Caracol. ‘It allows us to strengthen the technological roadmap of two best in class technologies, ensuring each can best fit specific customer’s industrial needs. On the one hand, Caracol’s expertise of the full turnkey technological ecosystem, process, and deep vertical application know how. On the other, Weber’s core expertise on extrusion and machinery manufacturing.’

He continued, ‘Thanks to the partnership with Weber, clients will be able to access Heron platforms with a broader level of customisation and configurations to satisfy their specific industrial needs. This means also additional options when it comes to automation – such as Siemens control or ABB robots.’

‘We chose to sign this deal following the evaluation of several proposals from players in the sector,’ commented Dr Markus Weber and Ludwig Weber, managing directors of Hans Weber. ‘Our choice was based on the fact that the company is a leader in the large format AM market, which has built a global network of support, have know how on key applications and industry verticals, and has a value proposition that is complementary with ours. This is why we believe it is the best company to continue guiding our customers in the implementation of LFAM tech and continue the legacy we started.’

The move is rooted in a shared vision from both companies of the future of industrial production. Caracol is committed to preserving and building upon the legacy that Weber established in the additive sector and upholding the core values that define both company’s technological developments – quality and reliability – pushing the boundaries further for robotic advanced manufacturing.

Pictured from left to right: Francesco De Stefano, CEO of Caracol, Ludwig Weber, managing director at Weber, Dr Markus Weber, managing director at Weber, and Paolo Cassis,

COO of Caracol.