A+Plus
Precision FFF2.0 polymer 3D printer platform (Blast Series) delivering sub-micron positional accuracy (±0.001mm XY, ±0.01mm Z) with high-speed production for industrial applications
- CEO / Founder
- Tommy Huang (Huang Weixing)
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Blast Series 3D printers (Blast 2 with 400x500mm build platform confirmed); FFF2.0 agile manufacturing platform; BlastMate (high-flow recipe filaments/polymers); BlastAcc (dedicated slicing software with preset processing parameters); BlastScada (cluster control and management software); DfAM (Design for Additive Manufacturing) services; On-demand manufacturing services
Technological Advantage
VERIFIED: Sub-micron positioning accuracy (±0.001mm XY axis, ±0.01mm Z axis) significantly exceeds typical FDM printers (50-100 micron accuracy); proprietary FFF2.0 process architecture based on semiconductor equipment motion control expertise; integrated hardware-software ecosystem reduces production setup time vs. generic FDM systems
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Achieves production-grade polymer part quality with sub-micron precision accuracy (±0.001mm XY), enabling one-off to series production of complex parts; integrated hardware-software platform (BlastMate, BlastAcc) with preset parameters for rapid production ramp; addresses FFF speed-vs-precision tradeoff via FFF2.0 architecture based on semiconductor motion control and direct drive technology
How They Differentiate
A+Plus targets the gap between generic FDM desktop printers and industrial SLS/SLA systems. Competitors like Ultimaker and Stratasys focus on ease-of-use or materials selection; A+Plus emphasizes precision accuracy (±0.001mm) + speed via FFF2.0 architecture, with series-production software integration (BlastAcc presets) to reduce operator complexity. Claims to enable 'one-off to series production' for polymer parts without speed/accuracy sacrifice.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, tooling producers, aerospace/automotive component makers, medical device manufacturers
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Aerospace/Low-Altitude; Medical devices; Tooling; General industrial manufacturing
Competitors
Ultimaker (precision FDM, professional/industrial grade); Stratasys (high-end FDM with precision materials); EOS (industrial polymer AM via SLS/other technologies)
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
2017: Founded in Shanghai; 2018: Commercial launch of Blast series industrial high-temperature FFF printers; 2020: Recognized as Shanghai Specialized and Sophisticated (Little Giant) enterprise; 2021: Successfully qualified 3D-printed parts for use in civil aviation (C919) interior applications
Notable Customers
COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China); SAIC Motor; China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)