LiM Laser

HardwareTianjin, ChinaFounded 2017· One of 1725 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

A leading Chinese industrial-grade metal 3D printing (Selective Laser Melting) manufacturer providing large-format equipment, proprietary control software, and integrated additive manufacturing solutions.

CEO / Founder: Li Guangsheng
Team Size: 201-500
Stage: Active
Total Funding: $45.0M
Latest Round: Series C
Key Investors: CITIC Securities Investment, China Reform Holdings, National Manufacturing Transformation and Upgrading Fund, Inno-chip

Technology & Products

Key Products

LiM-X Series: High-precision Selective Laser Melting (SLM) machines (e.g., LiM-X150, LiM-X400, LiM-X800), LiM-X1300H/1500H: Large-format multi-laser systems for massive aerospace structural parts, LiM-S Series: Coaxial Laser Cladding (DED) equipment for repair and large-scale additive manufacturing, LiM-Control & LiM-Build: Proprietary software suite for process control and path planning, Custom Metal Powders & Additive Manufacturing Services

Technological Advantage

Maintains a full-stack technological advantage by integrating equipment R&D with TSC Group's large-scale service experience, offering one of the world's largest build volumes (up to 1500mm) with multi-laser synchronization.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Delivers high-stability, large-scale metal additive manufacturing with the ability to process complex materials like copper alloys at ultra-thin precision, significantly reducing weight and manufacturing lead times for critical components.

How They Differentiate

Specializes in extreme large-format Selective Laser Melting (SLM) with build volumes up to 1500mm and a specialized capability for ultra-thin 0.15mm copper alloy printing. Unlike pure equipment vendors, it leverages parent company TSC Group's deep heritage in aerospace manufacturing to provide integrated 'equipment + process + service' solutions.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Aerospace and defense contractors, medical device manufacturers, automotive OEMs, and high-end industrial mold producers.

Industry Verticals

Aerospace & Space Exploration, Healthcare (Custom Medical Implants), Automotive (Engine & Structural Parts), Industrial Tooling & Molds, 3C Electronics

Competitors

Bright Laser Technologies (BLT); Farsoon Technologies; Eplus3D; TRUMPF; EOS

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Annual production capacity of 450 sets; facility covers 60,000+ sqm; team of >300 employees including >90 R&D engineers; recognized as a 'Little Giant' enterprise and key supplier for China's 2025 space launch missions.

Major Milestones

2017: Founded as the dedicated equipment arm of TSC Group (鑫精合), 2020: Breakthrough in 0.15mm ultra-thin copper alloy 3D printing, 2022: Secured 300 million RMB in Series C funding for capacity expansion, 2024: LiM-X series equipment selected for critical aerospace structural components, 2025: Key components printed on LiM-X machines utilized in the Long March 8A rocket launch

Notable Customers

AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China); CASC (China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation); Commercial Space Launch Providers; High-end Mold Manufacturers; Civil Aviation Gas Turbine Propulsion Industry

https://www.lim-laser.com

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Why this company matters

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LiM Laser is a Chinese manufacturer of large-format metal additive manufacturing equipment, focused on selective laser melting (SLM) and directed energy deposition (DED) systems. Founded in 2017 as the equipment arm of TSC Group, the company positions itself as a full-stack provider of hardware, software, and process services for high-end industrial applications.

The company's LiM-X series includes models with build volumes ranging from 150mm to 1500mm, with multi-laser synchronization for large structural parts. LiM Laser claims a breakthrough in printing ultra-thin copper alloy walls as thin as 0.15mm and high-quality CuAlNi shape memory alloys, addressing thermal conductivity and stability challenges in metal PBF-LB. Its proprietary software suite, LiM-Control and LiM-Build, handles process control and path planning.

Primary customers include aerospace primes such as AVIC and CASC, commercial space launch providers, medical device manufacturers, and automotive OEMs. The company's equipment has been used to produce components for the Long March 8A rocket. LiM Laser also offers custom metal powders and additive manufacturing services through its parent group's service network.

LiM Laser competes directly with Bright Laser Technologies, Farsoon Technologies, and Eplus3D in large-format metal AM, as well as global players like EOS and TRUMPF. Its differentiation lies in extreme build volumes and specialized copper alloy processing, combined with TSC Group's heritage in aerospace manufacturing. The company has raised approximately $45 million from investors including CITIC Securities Investment and China Reform Holdings, and operates a 60,000+ sqm facility with annual production capacity of 450 systems.