Japan’s Sintokogio Group is shopping for Bosch Superior Ceramics to develop its work in 3D printed technical ceramics. The settlement was signed on November 18 and formally introduced on the Formnext occasion in Frankfurt. As soon as the deal closes on January 1, 2026, Bosch Superior Ceramics will change its title to Sinto Superior Ceramics Europe GmbH, changing into a subsidiary of Sintokogio.
Atsushi Nagai, President of Sintokogio, indicators the acquisition deal for Bosch Superior Ceramics.
During the last ten years, Bosch Superior Ceramics has grown from an inner enterprise at Bosch Enterprise Improvements GmbH into a world provider of 3D printed technical ceramics, with manufacturing in Immenstadt and gross sales places of work overseas. The corporate doesn’t construct 3D printers however acts as a contract producer, utilizing industrial ceramic AM programs comparable to Lithoz LCM printers and 3DCeram stereolithography platforms to provide high-precision ceramic elements for patrons. The agency reported 115% year-over-year income progress on the finish of Q3 2025, pointing to each rising demand and its sturdy place in a distinct segment however rising subject.
Sintokogio Group introduced at Formnext 2025 that it’s shopping for Bosch Superior Ceramics.
For Sintokogio, the acquisition suits its plan to develop in high-performance ceramics and additive manufacturing. The Nagoya-based group is finest generally known as a serious provider of foundry gear and has been investing in new supplies and manufacturing applied sciences to develop past its core enterprise.
Bringing Bosch Superior Ceramics into the group offers Sintokogio an skilled AM ceramics producer with a longtime buyer base and a confirmed manufacturing workflow. On the identical time, Bosch Superior Ceramics positive factors entry to Sintokogio’s world community, capital sources, and technical infrastructure.
Each firms say the change in possession won’t alter current processes or buyer relationships. Manufacturing capabilities, supplies, and repair choices will stay the identical, with the corporate persevering with to concentrate on additive contract manufacturing of technical ceramics.
Mr. Atsushi Nagai, President of Sintokogio, and Nikolai Sauer, CTO of Bosch Superior Ceramics.
Beneath the brand new construction, Nikolai Sauer, who started as an intern and is at present CTO of Bosch Superior Ceramics, will turn out to be Managing Director of Sinto Superior Ceramics Europe. And Sophie Berninger, the corporate’s present CEO, will transfer to a brand new place throughout the Bosch Group.
Berninger mentioned she was pleased with the corporate’s growth below Bosch Enterprise Improvements.
Sauer added that “Changing into a part of the Sintokogio Group opens up new views and strengthens our place in a dynamically rising market. Collectively, we’ll proceed to drive the development of additive manufacturing of technical ceramics and ship the best ranges of high quality and reliability to our clients.”
Nikolai Sauer, present CTO of Bosch Superior Ceramics and future Common Supervisor of Sinto Superior Ceramics.
Technical ceramics have been gaining traction in sectors comparable to electronics, power, medical units, and industrial equipment because of their excessive power, warmth resistance, and chemical stability. Additive manufacturing has pushed ceramic use additional by permitting firms to create complicated shapes, tremendous particulars, and inner channels that conventional ceramic shaping and sintering strategies can not simply create.
Sintokogio’s president, Atsushi Nagai, mentioned the acquisition helps the group’s plan to develop its capabilities in high-performance ceramics and additive manufacturing. The deal was signed and introduced reside on stage at Formnext, highlighting its significance for each firms.
Mr. Atsushi Nagai, President of Sintokogio, on stage at Formnext 2025.
Nagai mentioned Bosch Superior Ceramics is “a really perfect match” for Sinto’s portfolio and opens new alternatives in superior industries. Bosch Superior Ceramics described the second as a serious turning level, noting that the brand new possession will help a long-term progress technique centered on increasing additive manufacturing for technical ceramics. Many of the group will transfer into the brand new construction, carrying over the experience and processes which have formed the corporate thus far.
Georg Stellmann, CCO of Bosch Enterprise Improvements; Nikolai Sauer, Common Supervisor of Sinto Superior Ceramics; Atsushi Nagai, President of Sintokogio; Axel Deniz, CEO of Bosch Enterprise Improvements; and Takeshi Hirayama, Managing Director, Sinto Europe GmbH, on stage at Formnext 2025.
Pictures courtesy of Bosch Superior Ceramics by way of LinkedIn
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