Farsoon
Manufactures industrial-grade metal (SLM/LPBF) and polymer (SLS) powder bed fusion 3D printing systems, materials, and services for serial production in aerospace, automotive, medical, and consumer electronics.
- CEO / Founder
- Xu Xiaoshu
- Team Size
- 501-1000
- Stage
- Public
- Total Funding
- $154.7M
- Latest Round
- IPO
- Key Investors
- State Development & Investment Corporation (SDIC) Venture Capital Fund; Shengyu Investment; China-US Green Fund; Wuxi Industry Group
Technology & Products
Key Products
FS1311M-U (large-format metal PBF); FS350M (production metal PBF); FS621M-U (multi-laser metal PBF); HT1001P (high-temperature polymer SLS); FS403P (production polymer SLS); 3D printing materials (metal powders, polymers); Software and control systems
Technological Advantage
Proprietary multi-laser and beam-shaping technology achieves high build speeds and part density (e.g., 99.7% for titanium), protected by patents and independently verified in customer deployments. Fully integrated control software and material R&D create a defensible ecosystem with high switching costs.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides open-architecture, multi-laser LPBF and SLS systems enabling mass production of complex metal and polymer parts, reducing lead times and costs for high-volume applications like titanium smartphone hinges and aerospace components.
How They Differentiate
Offers open-parameter systems and lower cost structure than EOS and SLM Solutions, with multi-laser configurations (up to 32 lasers) for higher throughput. Compared to Velo3D, focuses on cost-effective large-format production for mass markets like consumer electronics rather than niche aerospace.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, medical, consumer electronics, and tooling requiring high-throughput, large-format, and multi-laser additive manufacturing for end-use parts.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Medical; Consumer Electronics; Tooling; Education
Competitors
EOS; SLM Solutions; Velo3D
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Global installed base exceeded 700 machines; 2025 revenue reported as RMB 7.16 billion (~$1.01B), a 45.55% YoY increase; Q1-Q3 2025 revenue grew 15% to RMB 4 billion (~$564M).
Major Milestones
Founded in 2009; Listed on Shanghai Stock Exchange STAR Market (April 17, 2023); Over 150 large-format metal PBF systems installed globally; Deployed for mass production of titanium alloy foldable phone hinges and smartwatch cases
Notable Customers
OPPO; Honor; Apple (reported)
Recent coverage of Farsoon
- Farsoon Technologies partners with Emlogic to expand industrial polymer and metal AM in Australia and New Zealand
- Farsoon Technologies plans up to 3.91 billion yuan private placement for AM platform and capacity expansion
- Farsoon posts 715M yuan 2025 revenue (+45%) and signs ANZ distribution deal with Emlogic
- Farsoon Technologies plans up to 3.91 billion yuan private placement for AM capacity and global expansion
- Farsoon Technologies to Raise $5.4 Billion for AM Capacity Expansion and Global Platform