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HLH RAPID

ServiceLeeds, UK (European arm); Guangdong, China (Headquarters)Founded 2008· One of 2028 Service companies tracked by AMPulse

Provides rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturing services including metal and polymer 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection molding.

CEO / Founder
Vader Yu, James Murphy
Team Size
501-1000
Stage
Active
Total Funding
Undisclosed

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; 2024-2025: Achieved ISO 13485:2016 (medical devices) and ISO 45001 (occupational health & safety) certifications

Notable Customers

Tesla, Siemens, Medtronic, Honeywell, Whirlpool, Oculus, Smartflyer, WAVE DDS, CPR Robot, SOL Reader, Kombo Audio, Fuse Diagnostics

Official records

Filings, certifications, and programme counts AMPulse can show for this company.

  • [C] ISO_9001 · claimed