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LuxCreo

HardwareBelmont, California, United StatesFounded 2017· One of 1636 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

LuxCreo provides cloud-connected 3D printers, advanced resins, and AI-enabled software tailored for digital dentistry and medical device manufacturing.

CEO / Founder
Mike Yang, PhD
Team Size
51-200
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$19.7M+
Latest Round
Series C
Key Investors
Northern Light Venture Capital, Fosun International, Shunwei Capital, KPCB, HKSTP Ventures, SilverRun Capital/Yinrun Capital, NFC, Angelalign Technology

Technology & Products

Key Products

LuxCreo offers orthodontic solutions (4D Aligner™, 4D Bright™, EMA 3D™), prosthodontics (Nightguard, Dentures, Flexible Partial Denture), dental models, restorative dentistry (Crowns, Bridges, Inlays/Onlays), and a One-Click Ecosystem. Hardware includes iLux Pro Dental, iLuxWash Dental, iLuxCure Pro Dental, and Automation Platform (DAP). Software includes LuxFlow Pro, LuxDesign, LuxLink. Materials include LuxCreo Materials, Partner Materials, and ActiveMemory™ Polymer. Digital platform: LuxCloud Dental.

Technical position · AMPulse analysis

Significantly reduces material, labor, and production costs through the integration of advanced additive manufacturing and smart factory solutions.

Patent position

LuxCreo filed 12 patent families in 2022–2024, falling 72% from 43 in 2019–2021, far steeper than tracked AM filings in the same patent offices, which fell 11%; vat photopolymerization’s share rose from 79% to 100%. AMPulse analysis

Filing momentum
12 families filed 2022–2024, 43 in 2019–2021 (-72%); all tracked AM filings in the same offices -11%
Process mix, 2019–2021 → 2022–2024
Vat photopolymerization 79% → 100%
Focus, 2019–2021 → 2022–2024
Equipment 78% → 82%
Filed in
CN 44%US 29%WO 16%EP 13%
Named competitors, AM patent families
SprintRay 48Formlabs 114

63 AM patent families in total. Recent years are still being published, so read a filing change against the same-office figure.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Integrates advanced 3D printing hardware, innovative materials, and smart software to reduce production costs and enhance manufacturing efficiency in dental and medical applications.

How They Differentiate

Cloud-connected smart factories and proprietary LEAP technology that drive efficiency and cost reduction in production.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Dental professionals and medical device manufacturers

Industry Verticals

Dental, Medical, Engineering, Manufacturing

Competitors

SprintRay, Formlabs, Asiga

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Estimated annual revenue of $4.4M

Major Milestones

Development of high-speed 3D printers, Partnership with ASICS for 3D printed shoes

Notable Customers

Glidewell, Angelalign Technology Inc. (strategic investor and partner)

https://luxcreo.com

Recent coverage of LuxCreo

AM patents

AM-relevant patents linked to this company.

Patents
65
Granted
24
Families
63

Leading domains: process (65), equipment (33), application (10)

Filings by year: 2026: 1 · 2025: 4 · 2024: 1 · 2023: 8 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 7

  1. THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING DEVICE, AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING METHOD03766670 · EP
  2. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING A PRINTED MODEL2021121190 · WO
  3. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING2020253635 · WO
  4. 3D printed mask keel and mask111358069 · CN
  5. Composite shoe sole and printing and post-processing method113384035 · CN

Funding rounds

  • Series CUndisclosed (Nanjixiong: 不详)2025-10-17Source: Nanjixiong
  • Series B+$15.5M (Nanjixiong: 亿元级 RMB)2021-05-20Source: Existing DB + Nanjixiong
  • Series B¥30M RMB (~$4.17M @ 7.2 CNY/USD)2019-08-08Source: Nanjixiong
  • Pre-A数千万元 RMB (exact amount undisclosed)2018-07-18Source: Nanjixiong
  • Angel数千万元 RMB (exact amount undisclosed)2017-12-27Source: Nanjixiong

Why this company matters

AMPulse analysis, not a company disclosure

LuxCreo targets the dental and medical device manufacturing segments with a vertically integrated platform that combines hardware, materials, and software. Its LEAP (Light Enabled Additive Production) technology is designed to increase print speed and reduce per-part costs compared to conventional DLP systems, addressing the need for higher throughput in production environments like dental labs and orthodontic clinics.

The company's product line includes the iLux Pro Dental printer, iLuxWash and iLuxCure post-processing units, and the Dental Automation Platform (DAP) for workflow integration. On the software side, LuxFlow Pro, LuxDesign, and LuxLink manage print preparation, design, and device connectivity, all coordinated through the LuxCloud Dental platform. Materials span orthodontic resins (4D Aligner, ActiveMemory Polymer), prosthodontics, and restorative applications such as crowns and bridges.

LuxCreo's primary customers are dental professionals and medical device manufacturers. Notable partners include Glidewell, a large dental lab, and Angelalign Technology Inc., a strategic investor and clear aligner producer. The company also collaborated with ASICS on 3D-printed footwear, indicating potential expansion beyond healthcare. Competitors include SprintRay, Formlabs, and Asiga, but LuxCreo differentiates through its cloud-connected factory model and proprietary LEAP process.

The company has raised $45.5 million from investors including Kleiner Perkins, Northern Light Venture Capital, and Shunwei Capital. It has initiated a patent infringement lawsuit against Carbon, signaling an aggressive IP strategy. A key open question is whether LuxCreo can scale its dental foothold into broader medical device manufacturing and sustain revenue growth against well-funded rivals.