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Vilory Advanced Materials

MaterialsXuzhou Economic Development Zone, Jiangsu, ChinaFounded 2015· One of 960 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse

Develops and produces high-quality metal powders for SLM 3D printing, specializing in aluminum and industrial alloys for aerospace and dental applications.

CEO / Founder
Jiang Baolin
Team Size
201-500
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$190.0M
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,China State-owned Enterprise Mixed Ownership Reform Fund,Jiangsu State-owned Enterprise Mixed Ownership Reform Fund,Shenzhen Capital Group (深创投),CMB International (招银国际),SDIC Chuanghe (国投创合),Nanjing Innovation Investment Group (南京市创投集团)

Technology & Products

Key Products

Focuses on the R&D, production, and sales of metal 3D printing powder materials (titanium, aluminum, superalloy, cobalt-chromium, copper, die steel), plus self-developed pulverizing equipment and 3D printing services. Also offers customized materials and DDM (Direct Digital Manufacturing) recycling technology for circular titanium alloys. Claims to be China's largest supplier of 3D printing metal powder.

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

Seurat Technologies, 3D Systems, Renishaw

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 (¥260M) led by China Fortune-Tech Capital; Designated as Jiangsu Province mixed reform pilot unit; 2023: Series B extension; 2024: Series C; Phase IV expansion; 2025: Completed shareholding reform (converted to 股份有限公司); Dec 2025: C round ¥310M led by national-level fund, post-money valuation ¥2.11B; 2025: Selected as Jiangsu Potential Unicorn; 2025: Nanjing Research Institute established; 2025: Passed CMMM Level 3 certification; 2026: Launched C+ round for Phase IV 'Black Light Factory'; Phase III to complete May 2026; Phase IV planning 10,000 tons additional capacity

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

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Why this company matters

Jiangsu Vilory Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. positions itself as China's largest supplier of metal powder for 3D printing, targeting the gap between low-cost commodity powders and premium Western specialty alloys. The company's value proposition centers on cost-performance balance, leveraging proprietary Vacuum Induction Gas Atomization (VIGA) and Plasma Rotating Electrode Process (PREP) technologies to produce high-purity spherical powders optimized for laser powder bed fusion (LPBF).

The company operates a highly automated 'Black Light Factory' in Xuzhou, Jiangsu, with 15 active production lines and 40 planned, claiming 37,000+ heats of production experience. Its portfolio includes aluminum alloys, titanium alloys, superalloys, cobalt-chromium, and die steel, targeting structural aerospace components, rocket engine parts, dental implants, and industrial prototyping. Named customers include Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC), China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), and COMAC, reflecting deep integration with state-owned aerospace primes.

Vilory's strategic moat includes national recognition as a 'Little Giant' and 'Hidden Champion' enterprise, plus partnerships with Harbin Institute of Technology and Central South University for R&D. The company has raised approximately $190 million from investors including Silicon Harbor Capital, CICC Capital, and state-owned mixed-ownership reform funds. A key open question is whether its rapid capacity expansion—targeting 10,000 tons annual—can maintain quality consistency as it scales to compete globally with established powder producers.