Cutting the Scrap
We offer a free filler part plug-in for CAD/CAM systems that reads the geometry of the residual surface of existing cutting plans, inserts simple parts from our database and manufactures them directly. For these, we issue a purchase guarantee to manufacturing companies. We offer purchasers the resulting parts at favorable conditions.
In this way, one manufacturer's waste becomes another manufacturer's input, and together we save the environment and resources.
Problem
20% production waste in subtractive manufacturing
It is impossible for cutting companies to fully utilise their production capacities.
Where something is cut out, something is left over.
In the industrial cutting of wood, metal and textiles, the average is 20%.
This is not only an ecological problem, but also an economic one: Paid material that was already ready for processing on the machine has to be stored or disposed of - usually at high cost.
Conservatively estimated, over 5 billion euros end up in the bin every year, in Germany alone and only in the wood, metal and textile sectors.
Why has this been hard to change?
Existing fillerpart functions are too expensive to find their way into widespread practice
Storage of offcuts for further use is associated with high storage costs
For small and medium quantities, distribution is generally not worthwhile
Sounds familiar?
Solution
Upcycling on an industrial level
Our software offers manufacturers the opportunity to reduce their waste, the associated costs and the CO2 footprint of their company without additional effort - and buyers to source their material from environmentally friendly value creation.
Status Quo
Manufacturers use new material...
...produce ~20% scrap
Network
We connect Manufacturers and purchasers
Horizontal Integration
Purchase guarantee and collection by logistics partner
The waste of the producers becomes the input of the buyers
Information for Cutters
It automatically supplements your cutting plans - be it wood, metal or textile - with our filling parts. We take these parts, which are produced in the same work step, from you at a fixed price. Our partners take care of the logistics.
In addition, we will provide you with concrete data on the amount of waste you still produce and how much CO2 you have saved with us.
Information for Buyers
This way, you not only buy your goods locally and below market price, but also contribute to an environmentally friendly value creation process.
If you require a specific format that deviates from this, we will be happy to make you an offer.
Interested?
Get a quote
Advantages for Cutters
Minimization of your disposal and storage costs
Increase the utilization of your production capacities
More climate-friendly processes
Advantages for Buyers
Prices below market level
Independence from imports through local production
Contribution to waste prevention and climate protection
If you are a software developer or machine manufacturer and are interested in a partnership, we would also be pleased to hear from you!
Team
Lukas
Fritzsche
CTO
Lukas is a software developer with a focus on IT systems engineering and studies at the Hasso Plattner Institute Potsdam. After various stops in mobile app and web development, he has specialized in personal fabrication and the development of new manufacturing methods. He is particularly drawn to folding problems - be it in the form of algorithms or extended folding boat tours.
mehr...Johannes
Heereman
CEO
Johannes, born in Cologne, actually wanted to become a carpenter. But he ended up studying law and psychology in Freiburg, Vienna and Buenos Aires. In 2012 he came to Berlin, did his PhD in Decision Neuroscience and started building upcycling rafts. He started his first disposal business at the flea market when he was 6.
mehr...Max
Liebau
Project Development
From landscape construction and scuba-intructor to a master of urban ecosystem sciences... Max is passionate about so much more than the standards, procedures and packaging that he most recently juggled as a test engineer. Finally purpose – finally at NORMCUT!
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Bastian
König
Full Stack Developer
Bastian is full stack developer and expert for Computer Graphics.
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Moritz
Mez
Finance
Moritz is an Excel poet and numbers-driven. But that's not all: He studied Hegel three times to make sure he understood everything. He did indeed. If you have Moritz, you no longer need controlling.
mehr...Johanna
Adams
Data Expert
Johanna's path to environmental engineering began in early on at elementary school in Saarland. Her further studies led her via Aachen to Berlin, where she is dealing with concepts of circular economy, methods of sustainability management and improving her climbing skills, among other things.
mehr...Cornelius
Schneider
Product Manager
Cornelius has leadership and start-up experience in the software and hardware sector. In addition to his background in materials science, he is a specialist in future topics such as IoT and blockchain.
mehr...Jonas
Noack
Full Stack Developer
Jonas is a full stack developer and the man for quick solutions: He simply does it and it just works.
mehr...Cindy
Valdez
Product Design
Cindy is not only a designer but also McGyver: she builds 3D printers, experiments with new materials and since she has the will, there is always a way.
mehr...Nico
Scordialo
Developer
Nico (HPI-Potsdam) writes software like Monet created paintings. The laptop is his paintbrush, the Internet his lily pond. What emerges is understood by few and loved by all. He lives and works in Berlin, Paris and Sarstedt.
mehr...Ali
Salama
Project Manager
Ali is a computer engineer in Berlin, works in sales and marketing and wants to make new technologies accessible to everyone
mehr...Friedrich
Ott
CNC Expert
Friedrich is interested in machines of all kinds. From 3D printers to lasercutters to CNC machines, it's all there. As a trained cutting machine operator, he has the necessary expertise
mehr...Christian
Kulick
Advisor – Public Affairs
Christian is an expert in digital transformation. After working for Kienbaum Consultants International and the United Nations Economic Commission, among others, he built up the Smart City & Smart Region division for the digital association Bitkom. As a member of the Executive Board, he was responsible for strategic development in the areas of business and technology.
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