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Boli Technology

HardwareYangzhou, ChinaFounded 2017· One of 1738 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Develops DLP-based 3D printers and materials for on-demand production of consumer goods like footwear and wearables, enabling mass manufacturing with reduced waste and logistics costs.

CEO / Founder
Wang Wenbin
Team Size
51-200
Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$280M
Latest Round
Venture Round
Key Investors
SDIC Chuanghe Fund Management; GSR United Capital

Technology & Products

Key Products

DLP 3D printers; Laser curing 3D printers; 3D printers for educational competitions; Shoe mold resin; SLA light-curing resin; DLP photosensitive resin material

Technological Advantage

DLP-based process enables faster production speeds suitable for mass manufacturing of consumer goods; proprietary materials optimized for footwear and wearables applications.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces production lead times and logistics costs for consumer goods through high-speed, on-demand 3D printing, minimizing inventory waste and enabling localized manufacturing.

How They Differentiate

Focus on DLP technology for high-speed production of consumer goods like footwear, with proprietary materials and a Manufacturing as a Service model through flagship stores like PollyFab.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Consumer goods manufacturers, footwear companies, wearables brands

Industry Verticals

Footwear; Wearables; Consumer Goods; Education

Competitors

Carbon; Formlabs; Stratasys

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Expanded to mass production with Yangzhou base; opened PollyFab flagship store for Manufacturing as a Service.

Major Milestones

Founded in 2017; Yangzhou base went into production in 2024; Opened PollyFab flagship store

Notable Customers

Li-Ning; Peak; Skechers

https://www.boli-tech.com

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Why this company matters

Boli Technology positions itself as a high-speed additive manufacturing provider for mass production of terminal consumer goods, particularly footwear and wearables. Founded in 2017 and based in Yangzhou, China, the company aims to displace traditional injection molding and cut-and-sew methods by enabling on-demand, localized production that reduces inventory waste and supply chain complexity.

The company's core technology is DLP (digital light processing) 3D printing, which it has optimized for batch production speeds suitable for consumer goods manufacturing. Boli also develops its own photopolymer resins, including shoe mold resin, SLA light-curing resin, and DLP photosensitive materials, and offers laser curing 3D printers alongside its DLP systems. A notable product line includes 3D printers designed for educational competitions, broadening its market reach.

Boli targets consumer goods manufacturers, footwear companies, and wearables brands. Named customers include Li-Ning, Peak, and Skechers, indicating traction with major sportswear OEMs. The company operates a Manufacturing as a Service model through its PollyFab flagship store, and its Yangzhou production base entered operation in 2024. Boli reports holding over 80 patents covering DLP printing systems, batch production hardware, and high-speed light-curing equipment.

The company competes with established polymer AM players such as Carbon, Formlabs, and Stratasys, but differentiates through its focus on DLP for high-volume consumer goods and its proprietary materials tailored to footwear and wearables. A key strategic question is whether Boli can scale its MaaS model beyond China and maintain cost advantages against traditional mass manufacturing as its customer base expands.