Avimetal

HardwareBeijing, ChinaFounded 2014· One of 1725 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

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: 501-1000
Stage: Active
Total Funding: $125M
Latest Round: Series C
Key Investors: Beijing Jingcheng Machinery Electric, Xiangtou Fund, Caixin Capital, Jinke Jun Capital (JKJC), Changde Derun

Technology & Products

Key Products

LPBF/SLM printers: MT100, MT170/MT170H, MT280, MT400M, MT400S, MT450, MT650/MT650H, MT800H, MT1300, MT1550 (up to 1500³ mm multi-laser), Spherical metal powders: Ti/Ti alloys, Ni superalloys, Al alloys, mold steels, stainless, Cu alloys, medical CoCr (AM/LC/SC/MIM/HIP grades), LSF systems: MT5040LSF, MT10050LSF, MT2500LSF, MT4000LSF, LC equipment: robot cladding, high-speed cladding, cladding/AM workstations, Powder production systems: VIGA, EIGA, PREP (AVI-PREP), PA (AVI-PA30), non-vacuum GA, One-stop process services: materials design, powder trials, structure optimization, heat/surface treatment, inspection

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 2014 (Beijing Zhongguancun) by aerospace materials scientist Gao Zhengjiang, National 'Specialized and Sophisticated Little Giant' status 2021, Beijing Jingcheng Machinery Electric became controlling shareholder 2022 (mixed-ownership SOE model), Launched large PREP powder systems (AVI-PREP series) and AVI-PA30 plasma torch atomizer, Completed Series C (Nov 2025), led by Xiangtou Fund, to expand powder capacity, 2025: Materialise + Motic strategic ties; former EOS CTO Tobias Abein joined, May 2026: overseas distribution partnership with Motic Hong Kong; Jul 2026: MT400M selected as national industrial machine-tool innovation case

Notable Customers

Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC); Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC); Various Aerospace/Defense Research Institutes; Medical Implant Manufacturers

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Why this company matters

AMPulse analysis, not a company disclosure

Avimetal occupies a distinctive position in metal additive manufacturing as a vertically integrated supplier controlling the entire value chain from raw powder to finished part. Founded in 2015 by aerospace materials scientist Gao Zhengjiang, the company originated as a high-end metal powder specialist before expanding into printer hardware and process services. This structure allows deep co-optimization between material chemistry and machine parameters, a capability most standalone powder producers or printer OEMs cannot replicate.

The technology stack spans three domains: spherical metal powders via vacuum induction gas atomization (VIGA) and plasma rotating electrode process (PREP); SLM/LPBF printers including the MT170, MT400M, MT450, and large-format MT650/MT800 systems; and directed energy deposition (DED) hardware for laser cladding. A key differentiator is proprietary 'Stepless Beam Shaping' technology enabling real-time switching between Gaussian and ring beam profiles. This variable ring beam approach improves printing efficiency by over 100% for complex aerospace components such as combustion chambers while maintaining mechanical properties.

Primary customers are aerospace and defense contractors including AVIC and COMAC, plus medical implant manufacturers, automotive R&D departments, and industrial tooling companies. The company also supplies powder production systems like the AVI-PREP-4W ultra-high-speed plasma rotating electrode atomization equipment to other AM facilities. A strategic software integration partnership with Materialise connects Avimetal hardware to Magics and NXG Build Processors.

The competitive moat rests on vertical integration and state-backed positioning. In 2022, Beijing Jingcheng Machinery Electric became the controlling shareholder, transitioning Avimetal to a state-owned mixed-ownership model. This relationship, combined with designation as a National 'Specialized and Sophisticated Little Giant' enterprise, provides capital and market access advantages over private competitors like Bright Laser Technologies, Farsoon Technologies, and Hanbang Technology. A Series C round in late 2024 will expand titanium and aluminum alloy powder capacity by 2,000 tons. The open question is whether Avimetal can replicate domestic success in export markets where Western primes may be cautious about sourcing critical aerospace materials from a Chinese state-linked supplier.