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Company Research Report: watttron GmbH



Company Overview



  • Name: watttron GmbH

  • Mission: To optimize the manufacturing world of tomorrow by providing customers with comprehensive understanding and full control over their thermal processes, aiming for the best quality and maximum efficiency.

  • Founded: No information is available.

  • Founders: watttron is a spin-off of the Institute of Natural Materials Technology at the Technical University of Dresden and the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV.

  • Key People:

  • Dr. Sascha Bach - Technical Managing Director

  • Marcus Stein - Commercial Managing Director

  • Ronald Claus von Nordheim - COO

  • Sandra Weiner - Head of Marketing

  • Headquarters: Dresdner Str. 172c, 01705 Freital, Germany

  • Number of Employees: No information is available.

  • Revenue: No information is available.

  • Notable Recognition: Known for revolutionary digital heating systems like cera2heat and cera2seal.

  • What is the company known for: Developing smart, precise, and efficient digital temperature control systems for various industries, notably in sustainable packaging solutions.


Products



Digital Heating Systems



1. cera2heat®
  • Description: A patented matrix heating system designed for thermoforming processes, enabling precise and sustainable application across various industries.

  • Key Features:

  • Heterogeneous, defined surface heating

  • Heating rates up to 100 K/s

  • Temperature range up to 200°C

  • Modular design for customizable implementations


2. cera2seal®
  • Description: Designed specifically for sealing and welding processes, especially for complex packaging geometries and monomaterials.

  • Key Features:

  • Heating rates up to 50 K/s

  • Temperature range up to 200°C

  • Optimized for energy efficiency and minimal waste


3. Moulded Pulp Technology
  • Description: Lamination solution integrating a thin layer of polymer film in molded pulp packaging, ensuring recyclability and environmental friendliness.

  • Key Features:

  • Uniform material distribution

  • Reduced heating time compared to radiant heating


Recent Developments



1. New Products and Innovations:
  • cera2seal: Secured orders across dairy, pet food, beverages, and pharmaceuticals sectors for upgrading packaging machines with energy-efficient, digital sealing technology.

  • Strategic Partnership with Volpak: Integration of the cera2seal technology into horizontal pouch packaging machines for enhanced packaging process precision and sustainability.


2. Awards and Recognition:
  • International FoodTec Award 2024: Gold medal for their innovative digital sealing solution for dairy and food packaging.


3. Funding and Expansion:
  • Series B Financing: Raised €12 million to advance sustainable packaging technology and expand into American and Asian markets.


4. Collaborations and Partnerships:
  • Collaboration with Volpak for integrating digital sealing technology.

  • Strategic partnership with Coesia Group’s RA Jones for enhanced sealing systems.


5. Academic and Industry Collaborations:
  • Cooperative project with the Technical University of Dresden for developing a measuring setup for material characterization in thermoforming processes.


Overall, watttron GmbH stands as a leading innovator in digital thermal process optimization for various commercial industries, focusing especially on environmentally sustainable practices and efficient resource use.