Hunan Vanguard
Develops large-format multi-laser metal LPBF and binder jetting systems for industrial applications, leveraging a century-long heritage in heavy hydropower equipment manufacturing.
- CEO / Founder
- Lin Feng
- Team Size
- 1001-5000
- Stage
- Scaling
- Total Funding
- $225M
- Latest Round
- Corporate Round
- Key Investors
- China South Industries Group Corporation
Technology & Products
Key Products
VM650 Metal AM System; VM400 Metal AM System; VBJ200 Binder Jetting System; Hydropower Turbines; Solar Panel Production Lines
Technological Advantage
Backed by massive state-owned manufacturing infrastructure (RMB 2.3B in fixed assets) and a workforce of 3,000+, providing a stable supply chain and engineering depth for large-scale AM hardware.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides industrial-grade metal AM productivity through multi-laser (up to 6) systems with build volumes up to 650x650x750mm and high-resolution binder jetting for refractory metals.
How They Differentiate
Offers higher laser counts (up to 6) and larger build volumes (650mm) than many domestic competitors, supported by established heavy-industry manufacturing capabilities.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturing enterprises, energy sector firms, and medical device producers requiring high-throughput metal components.
Industry Verticals
Energy; Aerospace; Medical; Industrial Manufacturing
Competitors
Jiangsu Harson; HBD; Shenzhen Addireen
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Fixed assets RMB 2.3B; HQ area 8.13M m²; annual hydro output 1000MW.
Major Milestones
1959: Commenced medium and small hydropower equipment production; 2009: Established 320,000m² manufacturing base in Changsha; 2013: Invested RMB 1B in 1 million kW hydropower base; 2020: Developed 3D printed medical goggles for pandemic response; 2025: Debuted VM650, VM400, and VBJ200 metal AM machines at TCT Asia
Notable Customers
Dongfang Electric Corporation; Harbin Electric Corporation; China Three Gorges Corporation; Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina); Sinohydro Bureau 8 Co., Ltd.