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LiM Laser

HardwareTianjin, ChinaFounded 2017· One of 1232 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
200-500
Stage
Growth Stage
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

Achieved a significant scale-up in manufacturing capacity with the 2022 funding and relocation to a new industrial base; recognized as a 'Little Giant' enterprise and a 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