ZRIME
Chinese state-owned machinery research institute conducting advanced research in additive manufacturing and mechanical engineering
- CEO / Founder
- Long Wei
- Team Size
- 501-1000
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
Advanced manufacturing technology, mechatronics, new materials, 3D printing services, gearboxes, reduction gears.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary Vacuum Induction Gas Atomization (VIGA) and Electrode Induction Gas Atomization (EIGA) processes produce powders with oxygen content < 100ppm and superior sphericity for mission-critical applications.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces aerospace component repair costs by up to 60% compared to part replacement while maintaining 99.9% theoretical density in repaired zones through integrated material-process optimization.
How They Differentiate
Leverages deep expertise in welding and joining science to provide specialized DED repair solutions for turbine blades and structural components that exceed standard OEM restoration specifications.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace OEMs, energy infrastructure providers, and heavy machinery manufacturers requiring high-performance metal components and repair solutions.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense; Energy; Automotive; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
Bright Laser Technologies (BLT); Avimetal Powder Metallurgy; Falcontech; Xi'an Saite Metal Materials
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Maintains a technical staff of over 500 including 190+ senior engineers; operates national-level R&D laboratories for metal materials.
Major Milestones
1956: Founded as a national research institute; 1999: Restructured into a state-owned science and technology enterprise; 2015: Launched dedicated industrial-scale AM powder production facility; 2021: Recognized as a national 'Little Giant' enterprise for specialized advanced manufacturing
Notable Customers
AECC; COMAC; State Grid; Dongfang Electric