Hans Langer

$2.74B

as of 10/04/24

About Hans Langer

Hans Langer is the world's first 3-D printing billionaire.

Langer founded EOS, one of the earliest and most successful 3-D printing companies, more than 30 years ago.

Daughter Marie Langer took over as CEO of the largest operating business, EOS GmbH, which makes 3D printers for polymers and metals, in October 2019.

While others focused on consumers and 3-D printing, Langer always believed that the technology's true value was in industrial applications.

Venture capital firms have plowed funds into American 3D printing startups, but the Langer family has turned down investments and sales offers.

Personal stats

Citizenship

Germany

Source of wealth

3D printing

Residence

Gräfelfing, Germany

Marital status

Married

Birth date

01/18/52 (age 72)

Number of children

Self-made

self-made

Hans Langer’s fortune is worth

46K

troy ounces of gold

42K

median U.S. household

27K

median U.S. income

0.055%

U.S. credit card volume

0.011%

GDP of the United States

0.008%

United States debt

Net worth history

Annual ranking

Did you know?

Langer's first customer was BMW, which bet on EOS before it even had a product available.