Fiber-Tech
An industrial-grade 3D printing company specializing in continuous fiber-reinforced composite (CFRTP) solutions designed to replace traditional metal components with high-strength, lightweight alternatives.
- CEO / Founder
- Jiacheng Liang
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $1.4M
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- K2VC (险峰长青)
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Fiber-Tech One (Industrial-grade continuous fiber 3D printer)","Proprietary Fiber Path-Optimization Software","High-performance Continuous Fiber Filaments (CFRTP)","Custom Composite Part Manufacturing Services"]
Technological Advantage
Combines PhD-level research in aeronautics with proprietary 'in-situ impregnation' hardware and structural topology optimization software to create complex, high-load geometries that are impossible to manufacture via traditional autoclave or CNC methods.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables a systemic transition from prototyping to functional production by reducing component weight by up to 50% compared to aluminum while maintaining or exceeding structural integrity through optimized fiber orientation.
How They Differentiate
Proprietary 'in-situ impregnation' hardware combined with PhD-led path-optimization algorithms that align continuous fibers precisely with structural stress lines, offering a higher strength-to-weight ratio than standard chopped-fiber alternatives.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace manufacturers, automotive Tier 1 suppliers, defense contractors, and high-end industrial equipment producers.
Industry Verticals
["Aerospace & Aviation","Automotive","Defense","Additive Manufacturing","Industrial Engineering"]
Competitors
Markforged; Anisoprint; Continuous Composites
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Transitioning from R&D to early commercialization; currently scaling production of the 'Fiber-Tech One' system.
Major Milestones
["Founded in 2023 by Dr. Jiacheng Liang (Imperial College London)","Successfully developed the 'Fiber-Tech One' industrial-grade continuous fiber 3D printer","Secured 10 million CNY Seed funding in May 2024 to scale manufacturing"]
Notable Customers
Aerospace research institutes; Automotive Tier 1 suppliers (R&D divisions)