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AnkerMake

HardwareChangsha, ChinaFounded 2022· One of 1708 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Develops high-speed desktop FDM 3D printers featuring AI-integrated monitoring and automated leveling for hobbyists and professionals.

CEO / Founder
Steven Yang
Stage
Defunct
Total Funding
$8.8M
Latest Round
Crowdfunding
Key Investors
Kickstarter backers

Technology & Products

Key Products

AnkerMake M5; AnkerMake M5C

Technological Advantage

Leverages the mass-manufacturing and consumer hardware expertise of parent company Anker Innovations to deliver high-performance features at a consumer price point.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces 3D printing time by up to 70% with speeds of 500 mm/s while ensuring print success through AI camera monitoring and 7x7 auto-leveling.

How They Differentiate

Offers 10x standard printing speeds (500 mm/s) and built-in AI monitoring as standard features, targeting the reliability gap in the hobbyist FDM market.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Artists, hobbyists, DIY enthusiasts, and professional users.

Industry Verticals

Consumer; DIY; Education

Competitors

Creality; Prusa Research; Bambu Lab

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

M5 Kickstarter raised $8.8M from backers; printing speeds up to 500 mm/s (10x standard); printing time reduced by 70% compared to standard FDM.

Major Milestones

2020: Brand launched under Anker Innovations; 2022: M5 Kickstarter raised $8M+, becoming the #1 most-funded 3D printer project; 2023: Launch of the M5C affordable high-speed printer; 2025: Original 3D printer line discontinued; brand focus shifted to eufyMake UV printers

Notable Customers

Social Medium Makerspace (West Hills, California)

https://www.ankermake.com

Why this company matters

AnkerMake competes in the consumer FDM 3D printer market by offering high-speed printing and AI-assisted reliability at a consumer price point. The brand was launched under Anker Innovations, a consumer electronics company, and targets the gap between slow, unreliable hobbyist machines and expensive professional systems.

The core technology is polymer material extrusion (MEX) with a focus on speed: the AnkerMake M5 and M5C printers achieve up to 500 mm/s, claiming a 70% reduction in print time versus standard FDM. An integrated AI camera monitors prints in real time for failure detection, and a 7x7 auto-leveling system simplifies setup. The printers are marketed as plug-and-play devices for users who want speed without constant manual calibration.

Customers include artists, DIY enthusiasts, educators, and professional users. A named customer is Social Medium Makerspace in West Hills, California. The brand also partnered with the 3D Printed Toys for Tots Campaign. AnkerMake raised $8.8 million through a Kickstarter campaign in 2022, becoming the most-funded 3D printer project on the platform at that time.

AnkerMake differentiates from competitors like Creality, Prusa Research, and Bambu Lab by leveraging Anker Innovations' mass-manufacturing and consumer hardware expertise to deliver high-speed and AI features at a competitive price. However, the original printer line was discontinued in 2025 as the brand shifted focus to eufyMake UV printers, raising questions about long-term commitment to the FDM segment.