On Tuesday evening at Formnext, they made it official: Bosch Advanced Ceramics is set to join Sintokogio Group, a global leader in industrial equipment and manufacturing solutions that we’ve all known so far as the parent company of 3DCeram.
Since 2016, Bosch Advanced Ceramics has been funded by Bosch Business Innovations GmbH, the corporate venture builder of Bosch. Acknowledged in the industry as a leading expert in additively manufactured technical ceramics, the contract manufacturer mainly relies on Lithoz’ technology to provide its services.
Under the new company structure, Nikolai Sauer, the current CTO of Bosch Advanced Ceramics, will become the Managing Director of Sinto Advanced Ceramics Europe GmbH. Meanwhile, Sophie Berninger, the present CEO of Bosch Advanced Ceramics, will take on a new position within the Bosch Group.
“I look back with pride on the development of Bosch Advanced Ceramics under Bosch Business Innovations GmbH and would like to thank all partners and customers for their long-standing support,” said Sophie Berninger. Nikolai Sauer added, “Becoming part of the Sintokogio Group opens up new perspectives and strengthens our position in a dynamically growing market. Together, we will continue to drive the advancement of additive manufacturing of technical ceramics and deliver the highest levels of quality and reliability to our customers.”
At the end of the third quarter of 2025, Bosch Advanced Ceramics reported 115 percent year-over-year revenue growth, a clear indicator of rising demand for additively manufactured technical ceramics and the company’s strong market position.
“We are very pleased to welcome Bosch Advanced Ceramics to the Sintokogio Group,” said Atsushi Nagai, President of Sintokogio Ltd. “Their expertise and market position are an ideal fit for our portfolio and open new opportunities in innovative industries. This integration marks an important step in expanding our global expertise in high-performance ceramics and 3D printing.”
The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions. Completion is scheduled for January 1, 2026, at which time Bosch Advanced Ceramics will become Sinto Advanced Ceramics Europe GmbH, part of the Sintokogio Group. Details of the purchase agreement remain confidential.
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