eSUN
A global leader in bio-materials and 3D printing, specializing in the research, production, and sale of high-quality filaments, resins, and biodegradable polymers like PLA and PCL.
- CEO / Founder
- Yang Yihu (Kevin Yang)
- Team Size
- 501-1000
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $15.0M
- Latest Round
- Strategic Investment
- Key Investors
- Shenzhen Capital Group (SCGC), Dongxing Securities
Technology & Products
Key Products
W200 water-washable resin, PETG-ESD, high-speed filaments
Technological Advantage
Maintains a first-mover advantage as the primary drafting unit for China's national standards for PLA 3D printing consumables; holds the world's first patent for bio-based photopolymer resins.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers a 'Green' closed-loop ecosystem by vertically integrating the synthesis, modification, application, and recycling of bio-based materials, offering professional-grade performance at a competitive cost.
How They Differentiate
Vertical integration of the 'Green' PLA closed-loop ecosystem (synthesis, modification, and chemical recycling) paired with a massive SKU range that spans consumer FDM, industrial resins, and medical-grade orthotics.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Consumer-grade 3D printing enthusiasts (makers), educational institutions, industrial manufacturing firms, dental labs, and medical rehabilitation centers.
Industry Verticals
["Additive Manufacturing","Healthcare & Medical (Orthotics, Dentistry, Implants)","Education & Research","Industrial Design & Prototyping","Agriculture (Biodegradable products)","Consumer Electronics & Wearables"]
Competitors
Polymaker; Hatchbox; Sunlu; Formlabs
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Reported 41.43% year-over-year revenue growth in H1 2024; recognized as a national 'Little Giant' enterprise in China.
Major Milestones
["Founded in 2002 focusing on biomaterials","Successfully listed on the New Third Board (NEEQ: 836514) in April 2016","Drafted the Chinese national standards for PLA 3D printing consumables","Launched iSUN3D customized footwear system for medical rehabilitation in 2020","Expanded global manufacturing with a major plant in Vietnam in 2019"]
Notable Customers
World Robot Olympiad (WRO); Bambulab users; Maker community; Clinical Orthopedic Centers
Recent coverage of eSUN
- eSUN is showcasing advanced 3D printing material solutions at CES 2026, specifically targeting functional applications in consumer electronics.
- eSUN Launches W200 Water-Washable Resin, Overcoming Mechanical Brittleness of Solvent-Free Materials
- eSUN launched the W200 water-washable resin to address the mechanical limitations of traditional eco-friendly photopolymers.