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MaterialsHunan, ChinaFounded 2006· One of 961 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse

Develops and produces ultra-pure metal powders (e.g., nickel-based high-temperature alloys, titanium alloys) using proprietary N-PREP plasma rotary atomization technology, and provides full-chain metal 3D printing solutions for aerospace and defense components.

CEO / Founder
Jianping Li
Team Size
501-1000
Stage
Active
Total Funding
Undisclosed
Latest Round
Strategic Investment
Key Investors
National Industrial Investment Fund; Truchum (002171)

Technology & Products

Key Products

Ultra-pure metal powders (nickel-based high-temperature alloys, titanium alloys, copper-based materials) using N-PREP plasma rotary atomization technology; full-chain metal 3D printing solutions for aerospace and defense components.

Technological Advantage

Technology moat: N-PREP process yields powders with superior purity and flowability compared to conventional methods, supported by 179 authorized patents (113 invention patents) as of December 2025; defensible through IP and integration across the AM value chain.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces lead times and costs for critical metal parts by offering high-purity, specialized alloy powders and integrated AM services, enabling rapid production of complex components with improved material properties.

How They Differentiate

Offers proprietary N-PREP powder production technology for ultra-pure alloys, unlike competitors using traditional atomization; provides full-chain AM services (powder to part) rather than just powders or printers; strong focus on Chinese aerospace/defense with government backing.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, and mold industries requiring high-performance metal additive manufacturing.

Industry Verticals

Aerospace; Defense; Medical; Automotive; Mold

Competitors

APWorks (Airbus), Altana, EOS GmbH, SLM Solutions (Nikon), H?gan?s AB, Elementum 3D

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Over 700 employees including 150+ R&D personnel; 179 authorized patents; recognized as a 'national key high-tech enterprise' and 'little giant' enterprise in China.

Major Milestones

Founded in 2006; Developed N-PREP plasma rotary atomization technology; Established full industry chain for metal 3D printing; Became a subsidiary of A-share listed company Chujiang new material (002171); Recognized as a Chinese specialized and new 'little giant' enterprise