Mankati
Professional large-format desktop FDM 3D printer manufacturer with full metal frame construction and dual-extrusion capability for industrial prototyping and production applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Jacky
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Defunct
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
E180 - Professional desktop FDM with enclosed chamber and high-temperature extrusion; Fullscale XT - Dual-extruder FDM with 250×250×300mm build volume; Fullscale XT Plus - Enhanced variant with 260×260×300mm build volume and improved cooling; JetBuilder R1 WD - Smaller format variant; JetBuilder R1 EP - Entry-level model
Technological Advantage
Claimed advantages in build volume-to-price ratio and thermal stability for high-performance materials (ABS, PETG, Nylon); dual-extruder architecture for multi-material and support material workflows. No patents, trade secrets, or defensible IP identified in available sources.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Large build volume (260×260×300mm) professional FDM printer with metal frame durability and thermal stability for ABS/PETG/specialty materials, targeting cost-conscious industrial users seeking desktop-scale production vs. industrial systems.
How They Differentiate
Positioned as China-native manufacturer targeting industrial users via price and build-volume advantage (large chamber at lower cost than Stratasys F-series). Competitor positioning: Stratasys dominates industrial; MakerBot stronger in brand/ecosystem; Mankati competed on value + thermal engineering but lacked global distribution and service infrastructure.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers, product engineers, prototyping departments
Industry Verticals
Manufacturing; Automotive (Volkswagen FAW partnership); Consumer products (Coca-Cola IT partnership)
Competitors
Stratasys (market leader in professional FDM); MakerBot (consumer-to-professional segment); Ultimaker (mid-market professional FDM)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Launched 5 different professional FDM models (E180, Fullscale XT/XT Plus, JetBuilder R1 WD, R1 EP) by 2015; secured partnerships with multinational corporations (Coca-Cola, Volkswagen FAW); expanded distribution to Europe and Australia. Specific revenue/user metrics not available.
Major Milestones
Founded 2012 in Shanghai; 2014: Fullscale XT model launch (Fabbaloo coverage); 2015: Coca-Cola China IT partnership announced; E180 pre-order launch; 2017: E180 professional model in production; Fullscale XT Plus variant deployed
Notable Customers
Coca-Cola China (IT/prototyping, 2015 partnership); Volkswagen FAW Engine Company (production partnership); Various industrial/manufacturing customers in Asia-Pacific