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BMF Precision

HardwareChongqing, ChinaFounded 2016· One of 1738 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

A global leader in micro-scale additive manufacturing that provides industrial-grade 3D printing systems and solutions with ultra-high resolution down to 2μm.

CEO / Founder
Xiaoning He
Team Size
201-500
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$91.0M
Latest Round
Series D
Key Investors
National Manufacturing Transformation and Upgrade Fund, Guotai Junan Securities, SCGC (深创投), IDG Capital, Goldman Sachs, CCB International

Technology & Products

Key Products

microCube T30, microArch® series (S130, S140, S150, S240, D0210, D1025), microCube M150, T10, T30

Technological Advantage

Utilizes proprietary Projection Micro-Stereolithography (PμSL) technology, which combines the speed of light-projection printing with high-magnification optics to achieve extreme precision (±10μm tolerance) and smooth surface finishes (0.4-0.8μm Ra) without sacrificing throughput.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Enables the production of complex, micro-scale parts with sub-10μm tolerances that were previously impossible to manufacture through traditional micro-molding or standard 3D printing, significantly reducing R&D costs and time-to-market.

How They Differentiate

Proprietary Projection Micro-Stereolithography (PμSL) technology which bridges the gap between traditional 3D printing and semiconductor-like precision. Unlike competitors using Two-Photon Polymerization (TPP) which is slow and limited to tiny volumes, BMF's PμSL achieves 2μm-25μm resolution with industrial-scale throughput and larger build volumes.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

R&D departments and production teams in MedTech, micro-electronics, aerospace, and high-precision industrial sectors; academic and scientific research institutions.

Industry Verticals

["Medical Devices (Microfluidics, surgical tools, dental)","Electronics & Semiconductors (Connectors, micro-antennas, sensors)","Aerospace & Defense (Lightweight precision components)","Automotive (MEMS sensors, optics)","Academic & Applied Research"]

Competitors

Nanoscribe (BICO Group); UpNano; Exaddon; Microfabrica

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Reached 1,200+ global research and industrial partners across 33 countries by 2022; reported sustained business growth in 2024 following Series D expansion.

Major Milestones

["Reached 8th phase of IPO guidance for potential A-share listing in Feb 2025","BMF UltraThineer™ dental material received US FDA 510(k) clearance in 2024","Named a national-level 'Little Giant' enterprise in China in Sep 2024","Won the 2020 Prism Award for Additive Manufacturing","Established San Diego R&D Center to focus on end-product commercialization"]

Notable Customers

TE Connectivity; Amphenol; Medtronic; GE Healthcare; Johnson & Johnson; RNDR Medical; Southern University of Science and Technology; University of Hong Kong; Tsinghua University; Shenzhen Micro-Nano Manufacturing Industry Promotion Association

https://www.bmftec.cn

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Why this company matters

BMF Precision occupies a unique position in additive manufacturing as the sole provider of industrial-grade 3D printing systems capable of 2μm resolution. The company was founded in 2016 to address a gap between traditional micro-molding and standard 3D printing, enabling production of complex micro-scale parts with sub-10μm tolerances that were previously impossible to manufacture. Its technology reduces R&D costs and time-to-market for high-precision components.

The core technology is proprietary Projection Micro-Stereolithography (PμSL), which combines light-projection printing speed with high-magnification optics to achieve extreme precision (±10μm tolerance) and smooth surface finishes (0.4-0.8μm Ra) without sacrificing throughput. BMF's product line includes the microArch series (S130, S140, S150, S240, D0210, D1025) and microCube platforms (T30, M150). Unlike competitors using Two-Photon Polymerization (TPP), which is slow and limited to tiny volumes, PμSL achieves 2μm-25μm resolution with industrial-scale build volumes.

Customers span MedTech, micro-electronics, aerospace, and high-precision industrial sectors. Notable partners include TE Connectivity, Amphenol, Medtronic, GE Healthcare, and Johnson & Johnson. BMF also serves academic institutions such as Tsinghua University and the University of Hong Kong. The company holds China's first Class III medical device certificate for additive manufacturing zirconia dental slurry, and its UltraThineer dental material received US FDA 510(k) clearance in 2024.

BMF's strategic moat includes a comprehensive global patent wall covering the PμSL optical engine and system architecture, plus partnerships with 9 of the top 10 global connector companies and top 10 medical device firms. The company reached 1,200+ research and industrial partners across 33 countries by 2022 and entered the 8th phase of IPO guidance for a potential A-share listing in February 2025. Key investors include IDG Capital, Goldman Sachs, and Shenzhen Capital Group. Competitive risk comes from Nanoscribe, UpNano, and Exaddon, though none match BMF's combination of resolution and throughput.