ServiceHangzhou, ChinaFounded 2014· One of 2012 Service companies tracked by AMPulse
Online one-stop manufacturing platform offering 3D printing, CNC machining, and traditional manufacturing services with over 200 materials, connecting customers to a network of 50+ facilities across China.
CEO / Founder
Edi Weigh
Team Size
51-200
Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$29.5M
Latest Round
Series B
Key Investors
Matrix Partners China (经纬中国), Linear Capital, Qiming Venture Partners, Series A investors
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D Printing (metal, polymer, resin); CNC Machining; Urethane Casting; Injection Molding; Sheet Fabrication; Die Casting; Laser Cutting; 3D Laser Scanning; Design & Engineering Consulting
Technological Advantage
Proprietary Micro-LPBF/SLM technology achieves 2-micron precision and Ra≥0.8 micron surface roughness for support-free metal printing, protected by exclusive process know-how.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides instant pricing, fast turnaround (days vs. weeks), and cost savings up to 30% vs. US/EU averages by leveraging China's manufacturing ecosystem, with ISO-9001 certified quality and secure design handling.
How They Differentiate
Offers 30% lower cost-per-part than US/EU averages with faster lead times (days), 200+ material options, and integrated traditional manufacturing (CNC, molding) alongside 3D printing, unlike Shapeways' focus on 3D printing only.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Businesses and individuals needing rapid prototyping, small-batch production, and custom manufacturing across industries like automotive, aerospace, medical, consumer goods, and electronics.
Founded in 2014 as FF3DM; Expanded to network of 50+ facilities with 1000+ equipment; ISO-9001 certification; Participation in Additive Manufacturing Strategies 2023 event
Facfox positions itself as a one-stop manufacturing platform that bridges the gap between Western buyers and China's distributed production ecosystem. Unlike single-site service bureaus, the company operates a network of 50+ facilities with over 1,000 machines, covering polymer and metal LPBF, material extrusion, SLA, CNC machining, injection molding, urethane casting, and sheet fabrication. Its instant pricing engine and manual review system aim to optimize part placement across this network for cost and speed.
The platform claims cost savings of up to 30% versus US/EU averages and turnaround times measured in days rather than weeks. Over 200 materials are available, including common engineering polymers and metals. Facfox also highlights a proprietary Micro-LPBF/SLM process that achieves 2-micron precision and Ra≥0.8 micron surface roughness for support-free metal printing, though no public patents protect this technology.
Target customers span automotive, aerospace, medical, consumer goods, and electronics, with a mix of rapid prototyping and small-batch production. The company reports 40 million+ parts produced and over 320,000 reviews. Logistics partners include DHL, UPS, FedEx, and EMS, enabling global fulfillment from its Hangzhou headquarters.
Facfox competes with platforms like Shapeways, Craftcloud, and WAYKEN. Its key differentiator is the breadth of manufacturing processes beyond 3D printing, including CNC and molding, which allows customers to consolidate orders. The company has raised $29.5 million from Matrix Partners China, Linear Capital, and Qiming Venture Partners. A key open question is how the platform maintains quality consistency and IP security across dozens of independent facilities, especially for aerospace and medical clients with strict certification requirements.