Dirk Pothen

Provides management consulting services

Provides consulting and software development and IT solutions

Founded in 2021, material.one AG is a German technology company that provides digital solutions to optimize and digitize collaboration across supply chains, with a focus on quality, compliance, and sustainability management. The company is based in Augsburg, Germany. The company’s platform serves manufacturers, suppliers, and laboratories by streamlining processes such as PPAP/PPF sampling, approval, and certification workflows through real-time communication, task management, and transparent process tracking linked to CAD models. Key features include live 3D model viewing, automated test plan generation, tamper-proof data recording, and integration of subcontractors and laboratories. The platform supports data integrity and traceability, efficient data exchange, and leverages AI and sampling data to optimize material requirements, reduce production costs, and minimize warranty claims. It also helps companies comply with environmental and social standards by linking product data to sustainability metrics like CO2 emissions, recycled content, and regulatory certifications. In addition to software, material.one offers consulting, digitalization of standards and test plans, scientific research, and educational services.