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HBD

HardwareShanghai, ChinaFounded 2007· One of 1779 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 (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.

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

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

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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

Equipment deals on record

Publicly disclosed purchases or installs only.

  • 同济大学材料科学与工程学院选区激光熔化 3D打印机采购项目Buyer: Tongji University · Supplier: 上海汉邦联航激光科技有限公司
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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.