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HeyGears

HardwareGuangzhou, ChinaFounded 2015· One of 1636 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

A full-chain digital 3D printing solution provider that integrates specialized hardware, software, materials, and services to enable application-driven intelligent manufacturing across global industries.

CEO / Founder
Peiyan Gui
Team Size
501-1000
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$151.0M
Latest Round
Series B
Key Investors
IDG Capital, G42 Group, Shenzhen Fuji Investment Group, Yihuiyao Investment, Junlian Capital, Dachen Capital, Gefei Asset Management, Guoke Investment

Technology & Products

Key Products

HeyGears offers high-precision resin 3D printers (e.g., Reflex 2 Series, UltraCraft Reflex), a variety of 3D printing resins (including clear and transparent resins like PAF10 Clear), and 3D printer accessories. They also provide the Transparent Solution for premium-grade clear 3D printed products.

Technical position · AMPulse analysis

Maintains a competitive edge through 'Vertical Full-Chain Integration,' combining proprietary DLP surface projection technology (capable of large-format printing up to 500x300mm) with AI-driven cloud design services and automated post-processing.

Patent position

HeyGears filed 43 patent families in 2022-2024 versus 9 in 2019-2021, a rise of 378%, while tracked AM filings in the same patent offices fell 12%. AMPulse analysis

Filing momentum
43 families filed 2022–2024, 9 in 2019–2021 (+378%); all tracked AM filings in the same offices -12%
Filed in
WO 46%US 23%CN 22%EP 20%
Named competitors, AM patent families
SprintRay 48Formlabs 114EnvisionTEC 27

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

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Bridges the gap between additive manufacturing technology and end-consumer applications through a 'full-chain' ecosystem, reducing production complexity and enabling the rapid mass-customization of functional end-use parts.

How They Differentiate

Maintains a 'Vertical Full-Chain Integration' strategy that combines proprietary DLP hardware, AI-driven cloud design (HeyGears Cloud), and specialized biocompatible materials. Recent innovations include the Transparent Solution for clear 3D printing and multi-material resin 3D printing for dental applications.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Dental laboratories and clinics, consumer electronics brands (audio/wearables), footwear and eyewear manufacturers, and orthopedic healthcare providers.

Industry Verticals

Digital Dentistry (Clear aligners, crowns, dentures), Consumer Electronics (Custom earbuds, wearables), Industrial & Functional Goods (Footwear, eyewear, bike components), Medical & Orthopedics (Rehabilitation braces, surgical guides), Cultural & Creative (Art pieces, collectibles)

Competitors

SprintRay; Formlabs; Desktop Health (EnvisionTEC); Asiga

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Valued at over $1.0B in the Hurun Global Unicorn Index 2024; maintains a workforce of 500+ employees and global operations across 4+ continents.

Major Milestones

Founded in 2015 by UIUC alumni team, Completed Series A funding of 325M RMB led by IDG Capital in 2018, Strategic expansion into the Middle East through $60M Series B1 from G42 in 2019, Recognized as a 'Unicorn' in the Hurun Global Unicorn Index 2024, Launched Reflex 2 series for desktop industrial production in early 2025, Completed over 300M RMB Series C funding led by Junlian Capital and Dachen in May 2026

Notable Customers

Integrity Dental Services; Label Dent; DETAX (Strategic Partner); PostProcess Technologies (Strategic Partner); Dentsply Sirona; Straumann; Ivoclar Vivadent; Amazon (for product distribution)

https://www.heygears.com

Recent coverage of HeyGears

AM patents

AM-relevant patents linked to this company.

Patents
74
Granted
13
Families
65

Leading domains: process (74), equipment (45), software (13)

Filings by year: 2024: 19 · 2023: 19 · 2022: 11 · 2021: 10 · 2020: 1 · 2019: 1

  1. Self-locking structure of 3D printer106217885 · CN
  2. PULSING RELEASE MODULE, PULSING RELEASE RESIN TANK, AND 3D PRINTING DEVICE AND PRINTING METHOD2025112838 · WO
  3. SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING4768228 · EP
  4. Photo-curing method of 3D printer106313504 · CN
  5. THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING METHOD, DEVICE, AND APPARATUS, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE2025218120 · WO

Funding rounds

  • Series C超¥3亿2026-05Lead: Junlian Capital · Source: pedaily.cn / heygears.com/news/476 / 36Kr
  • Series B1$60.0M2019-12Lead: G42 Group · Source: Aliyun / 36Kr
  • Series A$47.0M (325M RMB)2018-11Lead: IDG Capital · Source: TechNode / PR
  • Seed$2.0M2015-06Source: Tracxn

Equipment deals on record

Publicly disclosed purchases or installs only.

  • Reflex 2 Pro

    1 systems · Not disclosed

    Buyer: Jinseong Solution · Supplier: HeyGears
All equipment activity

Why this company matters

AMPulse analysis, not a company disclosure

HeyGears differentiates from hardware-centric competitors by offering a vertically integrated ecosystem that spans proprietary DLP printers, AI-driven cloud design software, biocompatible resins, and automated post-processing. This full-chain approach reduces production complexity for customers moving from prototyping to serial manufacturing of end-use parts, particularly in regulated applications like clear aligners and surgical guides.

The company's core technology centers on DLP surface projection printing capable of large-format builds up to 500x300 mm. Its Reflex 2 Series targets desktop industrial production, while the Transparent Solution addresses demand for premium-grade clear 3D printed products. HeyGears Cloud leverages AI for design automation and print optimization, and the company has demonstrated multi-material resin printing for dental applications.

Primary customers include dental laboratories and clinics, consumer electronics brands producing custom earbuds and wearables, and manufacturers of footwear, eyewear, and bike components. Named partners span the dental value chain: Dentsply Sirona, Straumann, Ivoclar Vivadent, Medit, and 3Shape for scanner integration, plus Materialise for workflow software and DETAX for medical-grade materials. The company also distributes through Amazon.

HeyGears holds over 400 patents across hardware, software, materials, and algorithms. Its M-to-B-to-C business model — manufacturing to business to consumer — targets workflow transformation rather than generic printer sales. Competition includes SprintRay, Formlabs, Desktop Health, and Asiga. The company was valued above $1 billion in the Hurun Global Unicorn Index 2024 and has raised $109 million from IDG Capital, G42 Group, and others.