Avimetal
A leading vertically integrated metal additive manufacturing company providing high-performance spherical powders, industrial-grade SLM/LPBF equipment, and end-to-end technical solutions for high-stakes industries.
- CEO / Founder
- Gao Zhengjiang
- Team Size
- 400+
- Stage
- Series C
- Total Funding
- $77.0M
- Latest Round
- Series C
- Key Investors
- ["Beijing Jingcheng Machinery Electric","Xiangtou Fund","Caixin Capital","Jinke Jun Capital (JKJC)","Changde Derun"]
Technology & Products
Key Products
["MT Series SLM Printers (MT170, MT400M, MT450, MT650/MT800 large-format systems)","Spherical Metal Powders (Titanium alloys, Nickel-based superalloys, Aluminum alloys, Cobalt-Chromium, and Refractory metals)","Stepless Beam Shaping Equipment (Variable ring beam technology for adaptive printing)","Powder Production Systems (AVI-PREP-4W ultra-high-speed plasma rotating electrode atomization equipment)","DED/LSF/LC (Laser Cladding and Solid Forming) hardware and process services"]
Technological Advantage
Pioneered 'Stepless Beam Shaping' technology which enables real-time switching between Gaussian and Ring beams, increasing printing efficiency by over 100% while maintaining superior mechanical properties for complex aerospace components like combustion chambers.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Offers a complete 'Materials + Equipment + Process' ecosystem, reducing lead times and costs through vertical integration while providing domestic alternatives for critical high-end aerospace alloys.
How They Differentiate
Avimetal differentiates through deep vertical integration, originating as a high-end metal powder specialist (VIGA/PREP processes) before expanding into hardware. Its proprietary 'Stepless Beam Shaping' technology and variable ring beam systems allow for superior thermal control and 100%+ efficiency gains in complex aerospace builds compared to standard Gaussian beam systems.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace and defense contractors, medical implant manufacturers, automotive R&D departments, and high-precision industrial tooling companies.
Industry Verticals
["Aerospace & Defense","Medical & Dental (Implants)","Automotive","Industrial Tooling & Molding","Academic & Research Institutes"]
Competitors
Bright Laser Technologies (BLT); Farsoon Technologies (Huashu); Hanbang Technology (HBD)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Designated as a National 'Specialized and Sophisticated Little Giant' enterprise and a 'Scientific Reform' benchmark enterprise by the Chinese government.
Major Milestones
["Founded in 2015 by aerospace materials scientist Gao Zhengjiang","Achieved National 'Specialized and Sophisticated Little Giant' status in 2021","Beijing Jingcheng Machinery Electric became the controlling shareholder in 2022, transitioning the company to a state-owned mixed-ownership model","Launched the AVI-PREP-4W ultra-high-speed plasma rotating electrode atomization equipment for powder production","Completed Series C funding in late 2024 to expand titanium and aluminum alloy powder production by 2,000 tons","Winner of the 25th China Patent Excellence Award for innovations in metal powder preparation"]
Notable Customers
Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC); Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC); Various Aerospace/Defense Research Institutes; Medical Implant Manufacturers