Latec
Industrial metal additive manufacturing platform combining DED and laser PBF technologies with integrated laser cladding remanufacturing capabilities for high-precision, customer-specific applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Hou
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
LAM series (protective atmosphere metal 3D printing); HMC series (Integrated Increase/Decrease hybrid manufacturing); ULC series (Ultra-high speed laser cladding); LOM/MRL series (Robot cladding systems); Laser 3D printing processing services; Laser cladding remanufacturing services
Technological Advantage
Integrated hardware-software solution reduces customer integration time; dual-technology platform (DED + PBF) serves broader customer base than single-process competitors; laser cladding remanufacturing differentiates from pure additive competitors; in-house processing services provide revenue diversification and customer lock-in
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers integrated hardware-software solutions for metal remanufacturing and 3D printing; reduces part lead times and enables on-demand spare parts production; proprietary laser cladding technology for surface enhancement and component repair.
How They Differentiate
Integrated laser cladding + remanufacturing capability (competitors focus on pure additive); hybrid manufacturing approach (increase/decrease) targeting aerospace bracket and mold applications; founder's UK manufacturing background enabling design optimization for industrial repair workflows; customer-specific hardware-software integration
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace suppliers, automotive manufacturers, industrial mold makers, petrochemical equipment OEMs, coal mining equipment suppliers
Industry Verticals
Aerospace & Defense; Automotive Manufacturing; Industrial Mold Production; Petrochemical Equipment; Coal Mining Equipment; Educational Research
Competitors
EOS (Germany) - Metal PBF/SLM systems; Trumpf (Germany) - Laser-based metal additive manufacturing; SLM Solutions (Germany) - Selective laser melting; 3D Systems (USA) - Metal AM platforms; GE Additive (USA) - Metal powder bed systems
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Relocated to larger facility for production within 2 years of founding; scaling from incubator-based startup to dedicated manufacturing facility
Major Milestones
2019: Founded by Hou; ~2020: Completed 1-year incubation program; ~2021: Moved to larger manufacturing facility for production scaling
Notable Customers
oil and gas companies; mining companies; die/mold production companies