SILIKE
Manufactures silicone-based additives and Si-TPV (silicone thermoplastic vulcanizate) elastomers to improve the processing stability and surface quality of polymer filaments for scalable 3D printing, particularly targeting TPU for footwear production.
- CEO / Founder
- 徐龙平 (Xu Longping)
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Established
Technology & Products
Key Products
Si-TPV elastomers; Silicone masterbatches; Silicone powder additives; Processing aids for biodegradable materials; Anti-scratch masterbatches
Technological Advantage
Proprietary Si-TPV technology integrates fully vulcanized silicone rubber particles (1-3µm) into thermoplastic matrices, improving melt flow stability and reducing friction—protected by patents (e.g., WO2020068409A1, CN114381127B) and 20 years of R&D in silicone-plastic combinations. The material-level solution is defensible via patent portfolio and deep application expertise in polymer modification.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces production failures in long-run TPU extrusion by 40-60% through material-level modification, enabling stable filament diameter, reduced nozzle build-up, matte surface finish, and lower Shore A softness without secondary coating—directly addressing the scalability bottleneck in 3D printed footwear.
How They Differentiate
Unlike general-purpose TPU suppliers, Silike specializes in silicone-based additive packages that specifically target extrusion stability and surface finish for AM, offering 3x improvement in long-run stability versus standard TPU filaments, as claimed in TCT Asia 2026 presentations.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
TPU filament manufacturers, footwear OEMs, and polymer compounders seeking reliable, high-yield materials for production-scale additive manufacturing.
Industry Verticals
3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing); Footwear; Automotive; Wire & Cable; Packaging; Consumer Goods
Competitors
Wanhua Chemical; BASF; Dow Chemical; Lubrizol
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Domestic market share of more than 40%; products exported to many countries overseas; plant area >20000 m²; production capacity 8000 Ton/Year.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2004; Launched Si-TPV product in 2020; Presented at TCT Asia 2026 on TPU filament stability; Celebrated 20th anniversary in 2024