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Shiyin Technology

HardwareHangzhou, ChinaFounded 2015· One of 1708 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Manufactures food 3D printers like Foodbot for printing chocolate, sugar glaze, and 10+ ingredients into 3D models, enabling customized edible creations.

CEO / Founder
Jingyuan Li
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$700K
Latest Round
Pre-Series A
Key Investors
Fortune Link; Qianran Investment; Changxing County Government; Changxing County Government Angel Investment Fund

Technology & Products

Key Products

Foodbot food 3D printer

Technological Advantage

Proprietary extrusion system for handling diverse food materials (chocolate, sugar glaze, etc.) with precision, tailored for edible applications

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Enables rapid customization of edible decorations and complex food designs, reducing manual labor and waste while creating unique culinary experiences.

How They Differentiate

Specializes exclusively in food-grade 3D printing with multi-ingredient support, unlike general-purpose FDM competitors focused on plastics

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Food industry professionals, bakeries, restaurants, and consumer hobbyists

Industry Verticals

Food & Beverage; Consumer Goods

Competitors

Bambu Lab; INTAMSYS; Creality

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Over 200 Panda machines deployed as of April 2019, with plans for 10,000 additional machines by 2022; Transitioned from B2C to B2B business model to improve scalability

Major Milestones

Pioneered global 3D food printing business; Introduced Foodbot printer for chocolate and sugar glaze

https://www.en.shiyintech.com

Why this company matters

Hangzhou Shiyin Technology occupies a niche in additive manufacturing by focusing exclusively on food-grade 3D printing. Unlike general-purpose FDM printer makers such as Bambu Lab or Creality, Shiyin builds machines engineered to extrude edible materials, targeting bakeries, restaurants, and food industry professionals who need rapid customization of decorations and complex food shapes.

The company's core product, the Foodbot, uses a proprietary extrusion system designed to handle diverse food materials including chocolate and sugar glaze with precision. This multi-ingredient capability distinguishes Shiyin from competitors that primarily process plastics. The technology reduces manual labor and material waste while enabling unique culinary experiences that are difficult to achieve with traditional methods.

Shiyin initially pursued a B2C model but transitioned to B2B to improve scalability. As of April 2019, over 200 Panda machines had been deployed in cities beyond Hangzhou and Shanghai, with plans for 10,000 additional units by 2022. The company has collaborated with Zhejiang University and received funding from Fortune Link, Qianran Investment, and the Changxing County Government.

A key open question is whether the food 3D printing market can sustain the scale Shiyin targets. While the technology offers clear value for customized confectionery and decorations, broader adoption depends on cost, speed, and integration into commercial kitchen workflows. Shiyin's focus on multi-material extrusion gives it a defensible position in this emerging segment, but competition from larger hardware makers entering food printing remains a risk.