Caracol, an Italian scale-up innovating in large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM), has announced that it has acquired the intellectual property and configuration assets of robotic machines from the additive division of Hans Weber Maschinenfabrik, a German company specialising in extrusion technology with over a hundred years of excellence in the production of industrial machinery.
This acquisition has two strategic objectives for Caracol, which has also recently announced the expansion of its presence in the US: to integrate Weber’s additive technology into its product portfolio, creating the most comprehensive LFAM ecosystem on the market and responding to a wide range of international needs; and to strengthen Caracol’s commitment to accelerating the global adoption and industrialisation of LFAM technologies in various manufacturing sectors, expanding Caracol’s presence in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland).
Customers and partners interested in Weber’s additive solutions will benefit from Caracol’s full support and ongoing development, with access to the company’s global service and support network covering over 55 countries. Weber will remain a key partner in the development of its extrusion technology and in supporting the expansion of Caracol’s portfolio. The agreement is part of Caracol’s broader investment strategy in Europe, which leverages Weber’s strong foundation in the DACH region to ensure that the continent’s leading industrial players have access to cutting-edge technologies and services. At a time of growing demand for resilient and localised manufacturing, this move reinforces Caracol’s dedication to supporting and strengthening European industrial value chains.
“This agreement combines the tradition and innovation of two companies that share common values: progress, engineering excellence and a customer-centric approach,” said Francesco De Stefano, CEO and co-founder of Caracol (pictured with Ludwig Weber and Markus Weber, both managing directors of Weber, and Paolo Cassis, COO of Caracol), in a statement. “It allows us to strengthen the technological roadmap of two best-in-class technologies, ensuring that each can best adapt to specific customer needs. On the one hand, Caracol’s expertise in the entire turnkey technology ecosystem, processes and in-depth knowledge of vertical applications; on the other, Weber’s know-how in extrusion and machine construction. Thanks to the partnership with Weber, Caracol customers will have access to Heron platforms with a greater level of customisation and configurations to meet their specific industrial needs. This also means additional options in terms of automation, such as Siemens controls or ABB robots.”
“We chose to sign this agreement with Caracol after evaluating several proposals from players in the sector,” commented Markus Weber and Ludwig Weber. “Our choice was based on the fact that they are leaders in the large-format additive manufacturing market, have built a global support network, possess know-how on key applications and industrial sectors, and have a value proposition that complements ours. That’s why we believe they are the best company to continue guiding our customers in implementing LFAM technology and continuing the legacy we started.
Caracol’s acquisition of Weber’s assets, the economic value of which has not been disclosed, is based on a shared vision of the future of industrial manufacturing. Caracol is committed to preserving and further developing the legacy that Weber has built in the additive sector and to maintaining the core values that define the technological developments of both companies: quality and reliability.
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