HLH RAPID
Provides rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturing services including metal and polymer 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection molding.
- CEO / Founder
- Vader Yu (HLH Prototypes), James Murphy (HLH Rapid)
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed Multi-million USD
- Latest Round
- 2016 Expansion Round
Technology & Products
Key Products
Metal and polymer 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding, rapid prototyping, low-volume manufacturing.
Technological Advantage
Claimed: One of the few providers offering a full range of manufacturing zones (metal, plastic, composite) under one roof, enabling rapid transition from prototype to low-volume production.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times for complex prototypes and low-volume production by integrating multiple manufacturing technologies (AM, CNC, molding) under a single managed platform with global support.
How They Differentiate
Positions as a unique West-East fusion platform offering a broader range of in-house processes (AM, CNC, molding) than specialized AM service bureaus.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Innovative companies globally needing high-quality prototypes and production parts.
Industry Verticals
General engineering; R&D
Competitors
Protolabs, Xometry, Fictiv
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
3,000+ companies served across 50 countries; 15+ years of profitable operations; zero outstanding debt
Major Milestones
2008: Started operations as HLH Prototypes; 2021: Opened European headquarters in Leeds, UK
Notable Customers
Tesla, Siemens, Medtronic, Honeywell, Whirlpool, Oculus, Smartflyer, WAVE DDS, CPR Robot