Zicus
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.