Wedoany.com Report-Sept. 29, Holy Technologies, based in Hamburg, Germany, has raised €4.3 million to establish its first fully autonomous production facility for lightweight composite components. The new site, set to open later in 2025, integrates robotics, artificial intelligence, and closed-loop recycling to enhance the speed, cost-efficiency, and sustainability of composite manufacturing.

Robotic fabrication of composite parts.

Traditional composites production faces challenges such as high costs, slow processes, and limited scalability, often relying on labor-intensive methods. Holy Technologies addresses these issues with its innovative infinite fiber placement (IFP) technology. “Autonomy in composites is not just about efficiency,” said Moritz Reiners, CTO and co-founder. “It enables entirely new component categories — lighter, stronger and recyclable. But to achieve this, you need to redesign the production system itself. That is exactly what we are doing.” The IFP system uses continuous carbon fiber placed along precise paths to optimize strength and stiffness, tailored to each component’s requirements. This approach, combined with digital control and robotics, ensures efficient material use and high performance in complex geometries.

The facility incorporates a closed-loop recycling system, allowing components to be fully recovered and reused at the end of their lifecycle without quality loss. While currently focused on carbon fiber, the technology is adaptable to other materials, broadening its potential applications. Since its founding in 2022, Holy Technologies has built a functional pilot line, secured serial production contracts for thousands of parts, and partnered with original equipment manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers in industries such as automotive, motorsports, aerospace, orthopedics, and industrial tooling. A recent collaboration with a Formula 1 team achieved a 20% weight reduction in composite parts, demonstrating the technology’s capabilities.

The funding round, supported by investors including Rockstart, Vanagon, Sands, Innovationsstarter Fonds Hamburg, EIT Manufacturing, and individuals such as Adrian Locher, Matthias Dantone, Christian Vollmann, Markus Kerkhoff, Kai Müller, and Timm Moll, will enable the company to scale its operations. The new Hamburg facility aims to meet growing demand for lightweight, sustainable components, supporting industries that prioritize performance and environmental responsibility.

Holy Technologies’ advancements position it as a leader in transforming composite manufacturing. By combining automation and recycling, the company enhances production efficiency while reducing environmental impact, contributing to Hamburg’s reputation as a hub for innovative manufacturing solutions.