HBD
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 A
- Key Investors
- Qianhai FOF, Grand Flight Investment, CITIC Securities Investment, Winsoul Capital
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