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Anycubic

HardwareShenzhen, ChinaFounded 2015· One of 1738 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Anycubic manufactures desktop 3D printers, including the popular Photon and Kobra series, along with associated materials and accessories, targeting both hobbyists and professionals.

CEO / Founder
Lu Ouyang
Team Size
501-1000
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$4.88M
Latest Round
Crowdfunding
Key Investors
IDG Capital, Gaorong Capital, Kickstarter backers

Technology & Products

Key Products

Anycubic offers a range of FDM and resin 3D printers, including the popular Photon and Kobra series (e.g., Kobra X with integrated 4-color printing), along with associated filaments, resins, accessories, and software.

Technological Advantage

Strong R&D capabilities leading to over 300 patents, including notable advancements in DLP technology.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Affordable, high-quality 3D printing solutions featuring advanced technologies such as dual-gear direct drive extrusion systems and innovative DLP techniques.

How They Differentiate

High precision and speed in consumer-grade 3D printers combined with innovative technological features.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

3D printing enthusiasts and professionals

Industry Verticals

["Consumer electronics","Prototyping","Education","Dentistry","Jewelry"]

Competitors

Phrozen3D; Elegoo; EPAX3D

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Cumulative sales exceeding 3 million units as of 2023

Major Milestones

2015: Founded; 2021: Photon Ultra (DLP) launch; 2023: Photon Mono M5s (12K) launch; 2024: 3M cumulative units sold

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Why this company matters

Anycubic occupies a well-established position in the desktop 3D printing market, competing directly with Elegoo, Phrozen, and EPAX. Founded in 2015, the company sells FDM and resin printers globally, with cumulative sales exceeding 3 million units as of 2023. Its product matrix spans material extrusion (MEX) and vat photopolymerization (VPP) variants including DLP, LCD, and SLA, covering a wide price-performance range.

The core product lines are the Photon series (resin) and Kobra series (FDM). The Kobra X integrates a four-color printing system, while the Photon Mono M5s offers 12K resolution. Anycubic also sells proprietary filaments, photopolymer resins, and accessories. The company claims over 300 patents, with notable developments in DLP technology, and uses a dual-gear direct drive extrusion system on some FDM models to improve filament feeding consistency.

Target customers include 3D printing enthusiasts, educators, and professionals in prototyping, jewelry, and dentistry. Distribution spans more than 200 countries. Key partnerships include Funbotics and Titan-Forge Miniatures. The company raised approximately $4.88 million via Kickstarter backers. CEO Lu Ouyang has a background in engineering and scaling manufacturing operations.

Anycubic's main competitive risk is the intense price pressure in the consumer segment, where rivals frequently match or undercut specifications. Its differentiation rests on a broad product matrix and features like high-resolution LCD screens and multi-color FDM printing, but sustaining margin and brand loyalty against commoditization remains an open question.