Vilory Advanced Materials
Develops and produces high-quality metal powders for SLM 3D printing, specializing in aluminum and industrial alloys for aerospace and dental applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Zhang Wei
- Team Size
- 100-500
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $140.0M
- Latest Round
- Series C+
- Key Investors
- Silicon Harbor Capital; China Fortune-Tech Capital; Guotai Junan Innovation Investment; CICC Capital; Xuzhou Mining Group; Sanyou Investment; Addor Capital
Technology & Products
Key Products
Aluminum-based 3D printing powders (AlSi12); Iron-based powders; Titanium powders (TA1); High-temperature/superalloy powders; Dental SLM alloys; Industrial metal powders; Powder production equipment
Technological Advantage
Proprietary Vacuum Induction Gas Atomization (VIGA) and Plasma Rotating Electrode Process (PREP) technologies producing high-purity spherical powders; "Black Light Factory" highly automated production; scalable capacity with 15 active and 40 planned production lines; extensive production experience (37,000+ heats); national "Little Giant" and "Hidden Champion" enterprise recognition.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides metal powders with optimized sphericity and thermal performance, reducing lead times for structural aerospace components and industrial prototyping.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on cost-performance balance with broad alloy portfolio (titanium, superalloy, aluminum, cobalt-chromium, die steel); proprietary VIGA and PREP technologies for high-purity spherical powders; "Black Light Factory" automation reduces costs; national "Little Giant" status; competing on turnaround speed and price compared to Western specialized alloy providers.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace prototyping, rocket engine manufacturers, dental labs, and industrial manufacturers.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense; Automotive; Medical; Industrial
Competitors
Xiamen Inone; Luoyang Tongrun; Chengdu Jinchun
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Operates 15 production lines with 40 under construction; claims 12,000+ customers via distributor networks.
Major Milestones
2015: Founded as national high-tech enterprise; Successful spin-off and marketization from state-owned Xuzhou Mining Group; 2021: Series A led by Silicon Harbor Capital; 2022: Relocated; Named National Specialized "Small Giant" (Little Giant) Enterprise; Series B ($30M) led by China Fortune-Tech Capital; Designated as Jiangsu Province mixed reform pilot unit; 2023: Series C ($45M) led by Guotai Junan Innovation Investment; 2024: Series C+ ($45M); Completion of Phase IV expansion adding 10,000 tons annual capacity; Scaled to 15 active production lines (40 planned); Exhibited at TCT Asia 2026
Notable Customers
Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC); China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC); Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) affiliates; COMAC; Medical implant manufacturers; Automotive manufacturers; Recognized as "Aerospace Best 3D Printing Metal Material Supplier" by China Aviation Industry International Forum