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HBD

HardwareShanghai, ChinaFounded 2007· One of 1636 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
$60M
Latest Round
Series B
Key Investors
Qianhai FOF (前海母基金), Grand Flight Investment (远翼投资), CITIC Securities Investment, Winsoul Capital, 中山创投, 广发信德, 深圳慧和资产

Technology & Products

Key Products

LPBF metal AM systems: compact/dental-medical (HBD 150/150D/150FLEX/150D FLEX, 200/200D/200Pro); mid-format multi-laser (HBD 400, 500); large-format industrial (HBD 600 8-laser, HBD 800 10-laser); ultra-large aerospace (HBD 1600 meter-scale multi-laser). Also LACM hybrid additive+cutting systems; dental/implant and aerospace application solutions.

Technical position · AMPulse analysis

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

Patent position

HBD filed 17 patent families across all years, below EOS’s 185 and Nikon SLM Solutions’ 196, but above BLT’s 13. AMPulse analysis

Filing momentum
9 families filed 2022–2024, 0 in 2019–2021
Filed in
CN 59%WO 41%
Named competitors, AM patent families
EOS 185BLT 13Nikon SLM Solutions 196

17 AM patent families in total. Recent years are still being published, so read a filing change against the same-office figure.

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

1,100+ systems installed across 40+ countries/regions as of 2026; Zhongshan new facility operational 2025 (100+ units to a single customer); Europe R&D/service center (Munich) 2024; Asia-Pacific office Vietnam; 60,000 sqm Guangdong smart manufacturing base

Major Milestones

2007: R&D team formation / metal AM entry, 2013: First model HBD-150 launched, 2017: Shanghai entity established, 2019: First year with 100+ unit annual sales, 2022-01: ~RMB 400M / ~$60M Series A led by Qianhai FOF (Grand Flight, CITIC Securities Investment), 2023: Global installations reach 700+, 2024-02: Series B (数亿元) jointly led by 中山创投 + 广发信德, follower 深圳慧和资产 (not Qianhai FOF), 2024: HBD Additive Europe GmbH (Munich) opened, 2025: Zhongshan new facility operational; 100+ units sold to a single customer, 2026: 1,100+ systems installed in 40+ countries/regions

Notable Customers

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

https://en.hb3dp.com

Recent coverage of HBD

Official records

Filings, certifications, and programme counts AMPulse can show for this company.

  • [C] ISO_9001 · claimed
  • [C] TCT Asia 2026 · exhibitor
  • [C] TCT Asia 2025 · exhibitor

AM patents

AM-relevant patents linked to this company.

Patents
17
Granted
3
Families
17

Leading domains: process (16), material (14), equipment (10)

Filings by year: 2025: 5 · 2024: 5 · 2023: 4 · 2018: 3

  1. LONG-FORMAT 3D PRINTER AND PRINTING METHOD2025218369 · WO
  2. Printing method for thin-walled piece, printer applying same and thin-walled printed piece109094003 · CN
  3. GALVANOMETER SHAKE DETECTION METHOD, APPARATUS AND DEVICE2025066269 · WO
  4. Support for 3D printing and 3D printed product108891030 · CN
  5. Long-format 3D printer with dual wind source wind field structure and printing method118046010 · CN

Funding rounds

  • Series B数亿元2024-02Source: nanjixiong
  • Series A近¥4亿2022-01Lead: Qianhai FOF · Source

Equipment deals on record

Publicly disclosed purchases or installs only.

All equipment activity

Why this company matters

AMPulse analysis, not a company disclosure

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.