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Haitian Additive

HardwareNingbo, ChinaFounded 2021· One of 1738 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

A high-end industrial metal additive manufacturing subsidiary of the Haitian Group, specializing in Selective Laser Melting (SLM) hardware and integrated powder management systems for large-scale production.

CEO / Founder
Bin Zhang
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$14.5M
Latest Round
Strategic Investment
Key Investors
Haitian Group (海天集团)

Technology & Products

Key Products

Centralized powder supply station for metal 3D printing (released 2026-02), offering automated powder sieving, drying, and transport for industrial-scale production across multiple machines.

Technological Advantage

Integration of an 'Integrated SLM Support-free Module' directly into proprietary slicing software; uses a proprietary 'permanent' circulation filtration system and leverages Haitian Group's global supply chain to maintain high cost-efficiency and localized service.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Combines 50+ years of precision machinery expertise from the Haitian Group with advanced SLM technology to provide highly stable, cost-effective, and safe metal 3D printing solutions featuring full 'person-powder isolation'.

How They Differentiate

Leverages the Haitian Group's 50+ years of precision machinery expertise to provide a 'full ecosystem' approach. Their primary edge is the 'Person-Powder Isolation' system and automated 'Concentrated Powder Supply Stations,' which optimize industrial-scale batch production safety and efficiency far beyond standalone 3D printers.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Industrial manufacturers in high-precision sectors, aerospace components suppliers, automotive OEMs, and medical implant manufacturers.

Industry Verticals

["Aerospace & Aviation","Automotive & New Energy Vehicles","Mold & Die Making (Injection and Die-casting)","Medical & Orthopedics","3C Electronics","Shoe Mold Manufacturing"]

Competitors

BLT (Xi'an Bright Laser Technologies); Farsoon Technologies; HBD (Hanbang Tech)

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Launched four major SLM product lines (C-Series and M-Series) within two years of founding; established massive regional HQs in Ningbo and South China.

Major Milestones

["Official founding of Ningbo Haitian Additive in July 2021","Major debut at TCT Asia 2023 showcasing 4 powder-based metal SLM printers","Launch of the first automated 'Concentrated Powder Supply Station' in 2024 to enable person-powder isolation","Inauguration of the Haitian South China Headquarters in December 2024/Jan 2025 to scale additive manufacturing support"]

Notable Customers

AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China); BYD (Automotive/New Energy); Huazhong Mold

https://www.haitianlaser.com

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Why this company matters

Haitian Additive is a metal additive manufacturing subsidiary of the Haitian Group, a global leader in injection molding and CNC machinery. Founded in 2021 and based in Ningbo, China, the company focuses on selective laser melting (SLM) hardware and integrated powder management systems for high-volume industrial production. Its market position rests on combining the group's 50-plus years of precision engineering with advanced SLM technology to deliver stable, cost-effective systems.

The core product line includes C-Series and M-Series SLM printers, but the company's distinctive offering is a centralized powder supply station that enables closed-loop, automated powder handling for multi-machine setups. This system, which includes automated sieving, drying, and transport, is designed to minimize human contact with metal powders and improve batch production efficiency. The company also integrates a support-free module into its proprietary slicing software and uses a permanent circulation filtration system.

Target customers include industrial manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, mold and die making, medical orthopedics, 3C electronics, and shoe mold manufacturing. Named customers include AVIC, BYD, and Huazhong Mold. The company competes with BLT, Farsoon Technologies, and HBD, differentiating through its person-powder isolation approach and the group's global supply chain for cost efficiency and localized service.

Haitian Additive launched four major SLM product lines within two years of founding and established regional headquarters in Ningbo and South China. The company is backed by the Haitian Group and has disclosed approximately $14.5 million in funding. Its strategic partnerships include the Shanghai Additive Manufacturing Association and Haitian Smart Solutions for factory automation integration.