Caracol Strengthens Large-Format AM Offering with Weber's Additive IP Acquisition

Strategic acquisition Caracol acquires Weber’s additive manufacturing assets

2025-09-26 Source: Caracol 2 min Reading Time

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With the acquisition of Weber’s additive IP and robotic configurations, Caracol is strengthening its large-format AM offering and reinforcing its presence in the DACH region.

Pictured from left to right: Francesco De Stefano, CEO of Caracol, Ludwig Weber, Managing Director at Weber, Dr. Markus Weber, Managing Director at Weber, and Paolo Cassis COO of Caracol.(Source: Caracol) — Pictured from left to right: Francesco De Stefano, CEO of Caracol, Ludwig Weber, Managing Director at Weber, Dr. Markus Weber, Managing Director at Weber, and Paolo Cassis COO of Caracol.
(Source: Caracol)

Caracol, a company specializing in large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM), has acquired intellectual property and robotic machine configuration assets from the additive division of Hans Weber Maschinenfabrik, a German manufacturer known for extrusion technology.

According to Caracol, the acquisition will allow it to integrate Weber’s additive solutions into its own portfolio and expand its LFAM offering to international customers. The company stated that the move also aims to strengthen its presence in the DACH region and support the broader industrial adoption of LFAM technologies across different manufacturing sectors.

Caracol confirmed that it will continue to support customers using Weber’s additive solutions, providing access to its global service network in more than 55 countries. Hans Weber Maschinenfabrik will remain a partner in the further development of extrusion technology and contribute to future product development within Caracol’s portfolio.

“This agreement combines heritage with innovation, by two companies united by shared values: progressiveness, engineering excellence, and a customer-centric mindset,” says Francesco De Stefano, CEO and Co-founder of Caracol. “It allows us to strengthen the technological roadmap of two best-in-class technologies, ensuring each can best fit specific customer’s industrial needs. On the one hand, Caracol’s expertise of the full turnkey technological ecosystem, process, and deep vertical application know-how. On the other, Weber’s core expertise on extrusion and machinery manufacturing.”

De Stefano continues “Thanks to the partnership with Weber, Caracol clients will be able to access Heron platforms with a broader level of customization and configurations to satisfy their specific industrial needs. This means also additional options when it comes to automation – such as Siemens control or ABB robots”.

“We chose to sign this deal with Caracol following the evaluation of several proposals from players in the sector,” comment Dr. Markus Weber and Ludwig Weber, Managing Directors of Hans Weber. “Our choice was based on the fact that they are a leader in the large format AM market, which has built a global network of support, have know-how on key applications and industry verticals, and have a value proposition that is complementary with ours. This is why we believe they are the best company to continue guiding our customers in the implementation of LFAM tech and continue the legacy we started.”

Caracol’s acquisition of Weber’s assets is rooted in a shared vision from both companies of the future of industrial production. Caracol is committed to preserving and building upon the legacy that Weber established in the additive sector and upholding the core values that define both company’s technological developments – quality and reliability – pushing the boundaries further for robotic advanced manufacturing.

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