Anisoprint
Developer of continuous carbon fiber 3D printing technology using patented co-extrusion (CFC) process, serving industrial and consumer markets with desktop to industrial-scale composite printers.
- CEO / Founder
- Liu Rui (刘瑞)
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Growth Stage
- Total Funding
- $17.5M
- Latest Round
- Series A
- Key Investors
- GF Xinde Investment (广发信德); Guoding Capital (国鼎资本); Heshi Capital (合世家资本); HongShan/Sequoia Capital China (红杉中国)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Composer A series (desktop continuous fiber 3D printer); Composer Nova (industrial-grade, multi-head, water-soluble support); PROM IS 500 (high-temp industrial, up to 410°C, PEEK/PEI/PEKK compatible); PROM PT (6-axis robotic arm for large curved parts); Carbon Explorer 3 / FibreSeeker 3 (consumer-grade at ~$3,000); AURA & Rocket Slicer software; CFC PA, CFC PETG, Smooth PA, Clear PETG filaments; CCF (continuous carbon fiber), CBF (basalt), CGF (glass fiber) reinforcements
Technological Advantage
Only Chinese company with commercially scaled continuous fiber 3D printing; full vertical integration (hardware, software, materials); acquired original Anisoprint IP and team from Russia; proprietary fiber path planning algorithms in AURA/Rocket Slicer; open material ecosystem vs. competitors' closed systems
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Continuous fiber 3D printing that produces metal-strength composite parts at a fraction of the weight and cost of traditional manufacturing, with a complete ecosystem of hardware, software (AURA/Rocket Slicer), and materials.
How They Differentiate
Open material system vs. Markforged's closed/locked ecosystem; 10x lower pricing for consumer segment (Carbon Explorer 3 at ~$2,000 vs. competitors' $20,000+); full CFC patent ownership; Chinese manufacturing cost advantages; global leadership team with ex-Markforged/Desktop Metal executives
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace manufacturers, automotive OEMs, robotics companies, industrial engineering firms, and increasingly consumer/creator market via sub-brand Carbon Explorer (碳索者)
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Robotics; Low-altitude economy (drones); Industrial manufacturing; Medical devices; Tooling & fixtures
Competitors
Markforged (US, continuous fiber 3D printing, closed ecosystem); Desktop Metal (US, acquired Markforged, broader AM portfolio); Continuous Composites (US, continuous fiber 3D printing)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue grew multiple times year-over-year; Carbon Explorer 3 raised $4.7M+ on Kickstarter (most successful 3D printer campaign globally); Suzhou factory achieved mass production within 1 year of founding
Major Milestones
2015: Original Anisoprint founded in Moscow by aerospace composites experts; 2020: Entered Chinese market via exclusive distributor; 2023: Liu Rui appointed global CEO, company relocated HQ to China; 2023: Acquired Anisoprint IP, patents, and team; 2023: Suzhou R&D & production center established; 2024: Series A funding of ~¥100M ($13.7M); 2024: CEO Liu Rui named to Forbes China 30 Under 30; 2025: Launched Carbon Explorer 3 (FibreSeeker 3) consumer brand at ¥20,000 (~$2,800); 2025: Raised $4.7M+ on Kickstarter
Notable Customers
Airbus; BMW; Apple; Michelin; Honda; Tsuru Robotics