HeyGears
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
- $109.0M
- Latest Round
- Series B1
- Key Investors
- IDG Capital, G42 Group, Shenzhen Fuji Investment Group, Yihuiyao 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.
Technological Advantage
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.
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"]
Notable Customers
Integrity Dental Services; Label Dent; DETAX (Strategic Partner); PostProcess Technologies (Strategic Partner); Dentsply Sirona; Straumann; Ivoclar Vivadent; Amazon (for product distribution)
Recent coverage of HeyGears
- HeyGears Unveils Integrated Transparent 3D Printing Workflow at RAPID + TCT 2026
- HeyGears has officially launched a new clear resin and transparent 3D printing solution, now available for purchase through Amazon.
- HeyGears launched the Reflex 2 Series, featuring the Reflex 2 Pro with a 230 x 144 x 350 mm build volume and 1032-zone Mini-LED system.