HBD

HardwareShanghai, ChinaFounded 2007· One of 1756 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

A leading global manufacturer of industrial-grade metal 3D printing systems specializing in Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) technology for large-scale and high-precision applications.

CEO / Founder: Jianye LIU
Team Size: 201-500
Stage: Established
Total Funding: $100.0M
Latest Round: Series B
Key Investors: Qianhai FOF, Grand Flight Investment, CITIC Securities Investment, Winsoul Capital, 中山创投, 广发信德, 深智资产

Technology & Products

Key Products

HBD offers a range of metal 3D printers utilizing Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) technology, including flexible mid-sized systems with multi-laser configurations (e.g., HBD 400) and ultra-large format systems (e.g., HBD-1500). They also provide solutions for dental restoration, implants, and turbine blade production.

Technological Advantage

Proprietary multi-laser scanning strategies and wind-field optimization technology that ensure material density and mechanical consistency across build plates exceeding 1500mm.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Delivers high-efficiency, industrial-scale metal production through multi-laser synchronization and proprietary hybrid 'Additive + Subtractive' manufacturing, offering a competitive cost-to-performance ratio against Western OEMs.

How They Differentiate

Pioneered LACM (Laser Additive & Cutting Manufacturing) hybrid technology and leads in ultra-large format systems with up to 26 synchronized lasers.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Tier-1 aerospace manufacturers, medical implant producers, automotive R&D centers, and high-end industrial mold makers.

Industry Verticals

["Aerospace & Aviation","Medical & Healthcare (Orthopedics/Dental)","Automotive","Tooling & Die (Conformal Cooling)","Energy & Power"]

Competitors

EOS, Bright Laser Technologies (BLT), Nikon SLM Solutions, E-Plus-3D

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

850+ systems installed across 40+ countries; 60,000 sqm smart manufacturing facility in Guangdong; Europe office (Munich) opened 2024; 700+ machines deployed in 30+ countries as of 2024

Major Milestones

["2007: Company founded in Zhongshan, Guangdong","Closed $60M Series A funding in January 2022","Launched the HBD-1500 ultra-large multi-laser system for aerospace in 2023","2024: Opened Munich facility (HBD Additive Europe GmbH) and new Guangdong R&D site","2024: Reached 700+ machine installations across 30+ countries globally","Secured Series B funding led by Qianhai FOF in early 2024","Inaugurated a new 60,000 sqm Smart Factory in Guangdong in 2025"]

Notable Customers

CISRI, WeNext, United Imaging, Fosun, Gree, Matsui, Sunshine Laser & Technology

https://en.hb3dp.com

Why this company matters

HBD is a Chinese manufacturer of industrial metal 3D printing systems, focused on Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) for large-format and high-precision applications. Founded in 2007 in Zhongshan, Guangdong, the company has grown from an R&D team into a global OEM with over 850 systems installed across 40 countries. Its value proposition centers on delivering high-efficiency, industrial-scale metal production through multi-laser synchronization and a proprietary hybrid approach that combines additive manufacturing with precision laser cutting in a single process, known as LACM (Laser Additive & Cutting Manufacturing). This hybrid method aims to achieve superior surface finish on internal channels without post-processing.

HBD's product line includes flexible mid-sized systems like the HBD 400 with multi-laser configurations and ultra-large format systems such as the HBD-1500, which supports up to 26 synchronized lasers and build plates exceeding 1500 mm. The company's technological advantages include proprietary multi-laser scanning strategies and wind-field optimization to ensure material density and mechanical consistency across large builds. Key applications include dental restoration, medical implants, turbine blade production, and conformal cooling tooling.

The company serves tier-1 aerospace manufacturers, medical implant producers, automotive R&D centers, and high-end industrial mold makers. Named customers include CISRI, WeNext, United Imaging, Fosun, Gree, Matsui, and Sunshine Laser & Technology. HBD has established partnerships with Siemens for digital twin and smart factory automation integration, Materialise for build processing software, and Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics for joint aerospace materials R&D. Strategic investors include Qianhai FOF, Grand Flight Investment, CITIC Securities Investment, and Winsoul Capital.

HBD competes directly with EOS, Bright Laser Technologies (BLT), Nikon SLM Solutions, and E-Plus-3D. Its differentiation lies in pioneering LACM hybrid technology and leading in ultra-large format systems with high laser counts. The company opened a European office in Munich in 2024 and inaugurated a 60,000 sqm smart manufacturing facility in Guangdong in 2025. A key open question is whether HBD can sustain its growth trajectory and cost advantage while navigating export controls and building brand trust outside China.