ServiceHangzhou, ChinaFounded 2015· One of 1986 Service companies tracked by AMPulse
Provides comprehensive on-demand 3D printing services from design to post-processing, specializing in large-scale SLA printing for industrial applications.
CEO / Founder
Zhou Jian
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$12.5M
Key Investors
Matrix Partners China (经纬中国), Qiming Venture Partners, Linear Capital, Hangzhou Government Innovation Fund
Network advantage through distributed manufacturing facilities across China, enabling high capacity and scalability for industrial 3D printing services. Uses industrial-grade UnionTech RSPro600 SLA printers for large-scale projects, achieving cost efficiency with 355nm SL materials.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Offers end-to-end manufacturing services with access to over 50 facilities and 1000+ equipment across China, enabling cost-effective large-format SLA printing (e.g., 1m long model ships) with professional post-processing and refund guarantees for defective parts.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on large-scale SLA printing with industrial-grade equipment (e.g., UnionTech RSPro600) for oversized parts up to 1m long, unlike generalist platforms like 3D Hubs or Ponoko that cater to smaller formats. Offers end-to-end services from design to post-processing with a refund guarantee, distinguishing from basic printing services.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial clients needing rapid prototyping and production of large-scale models or parts.
Industry Verticals
Industrial manufacturing; Model making; Prototyping
Competitors
FacFox; 3D Hubs; Ponoko
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Broadened market reach to support growing customer base in North America, Europe, Russia, and Asia
Major Milestones
Rebranded to FacFox (spun out from FF3DM) with expanded network of 50+ facilities and 1000+ equipment; 3D printed an entire fleet of 1m long model ships using industrial SLA printers, featured in VoxelMatters
FF3DM positions itself as a niche established player in China's on-demand 3D printing services market, differentiating through a focus on large-format SLA printing rather than generalist platforms. The company operates a distributed network of over 50 facilities with more than 1,000 pieces of equipment across China, enabling scalable manufacturing for oversized parts such as 1-meter-long model ships. This network model allows FF3DM to offer cost-effective production for industrial clients who need large parts that exceed the build volumes of typical desktop or mid-size SLA printers.
The core service is end-to-end manufacturing, from design and prototyping through post-processing, urethane casting, and injection molding. For large-format SLA work, FF3DM uses industrial-grade UnionTech RSPro600 printers with 355nm SL materials, achieving build volumes up to 600x600x500mm. The company also provides refund guarantees for defective parts, a differentiator from basic printing services that lack quality assurance. Additional technologies include SLS and FDM, though SLA remains the primary focus.
Target customers are industrial manufacturers and model makers needing rapid prototyping or production of large-scale parts. FF3DM has demonstrated capability in projects like printing entire fleets of 1-meter-long model ships, as featured in VoxelMatters. The company serves clients in North America, Europe, Russia, and Asia, though its manufacturing base remains concentrated in China. Competitors include FacFox (a spinout from FF3DM), 3D Hubs, and Ponoko, but FF3DM claims an edge in large-format SLA capacity and end-to-end service with refund guarantees.
FF3DM raised $12.5 million from investors including Matrix Partners China, Qiming Venture Partners, Linear Capital, and the Hangzhou Government Innovation Fund. A key strategic question is how the company will maintain its network advantage as competitors like FacFox scale similar distributed manufacturing models. The spinout of FacFox also raises questions about brand focus and resource allocation between the two entities.
Competitive Intelligence
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