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Zicus

HardwareGuangzhou, ChinaFounded 2023· One of 1733 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Develops hybrid additive-subtractive manufacturing systems and laser cladding solutions for metal parts, focusing on aerospace, defense, and mold industries

CEO / Founder
Chen Yuanzhi
Team Size
1-10
Stage
Active
Total Funding
Undisclosed
Latest Round
Angel
Key Investors
Guangzhou Zhike Huixin; Chen Yuanzhi; Guangzhou Zhike Zhongxiang

Technology & Products

Key Products

Hybrid Additive-Subtractive Machining Centers; Robot Cladding Systems; RA420 Roll Knife Laser Cladding Machine; Zicus Intelligent Laser Cladding Solution

Technological Advantage

Proprietary multi-axis hybrid manufacturing process that integrates DED with subtractive machining in a single system, reducing material waste and lead times

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces raw material costs by 70% and processing time by 50% for metal components through integrated additive-subtractive manufacturing, enabling complex, lightweight part production

How They Differentiate

Focuses on hybrid additive-subtractive systems rather than pure AM printers; academic R&D backing from HKUST; claims 70% material cost reduction and 50% time reduction for specific applications

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Aerospace manufacturers, defense contractors, mold makers, industrial equipment producers

Industry Verticals

Aerospace; Defense; Industrial Manufacturing; Mold Making

Competitors

DMG MORI; Mazak; Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

The company has deployed over 50 hybrid additive-subtractive systems across China since 2020, with annual revenue growth exceeding 100% in the past two years. Their technology has been adopted in more than 20 aerospace and defense projects.

Major Milestones

Founded in May 2023; Completed Foshan University of Science and Technology Special University-Enterprise R&D Project; Built world's largest titanium alloy additive-subtractive manufacturing equipment; Won awards in 2024 HKUST entrepreneurship contests for Zicus laser cladding solution

Notable Customers

Aerospace Research Institute of Materials and Processing Technology (ARIMPT, part of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation), China North Industries Group Corporation (Norinco Group), and multiple mold manufacturers in the automotive and consumer electronics industries.

https://zicus.cn

AM patents

AM-relevant patents linked to this company.

Patents
6
Granted
1
Families
6

Leading domains: material (6), process (6), equipment (2)

Filings by year: 2025: 6

  1. Cladding equipment121551646 · CN
  2. Clamping position fitting positioning method of round roller cutting die roller shaft and cladding processing method of roller shaft120158741 · CN
  3. Roll shaft knife line cladding processing system based on roll shaft fitting positioning120249961 · CN
  4. Process parameter and attitude optimization method for direct energy deposition manufacturing of robot121624443 · CN
  5. Regulation and control method and forming method for laser cladding of cutter line of roller cutter120362513 · CN

Funding rounds

  • Angel2025-06-04Lead: 广州红鸟启航基金 · Source
  • AngelMay 2023Source: Qixin company registration