Metang Novatech
Provides comprehensive 3D printing services for rapid prototyping and production, specializing in plastic and metal components for automotive, aerospace, medical, and electronics industries.
- CEO / Founder
- Wang Wei
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- $89K
- Latest Round
- Grant (prize money) round on Sep 25
- Key Investors
- United States Department of Agriculture, Trivest
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printing services (plastic & metal); Rapid prototyping; Tooling and mold making; Low-to-medium volume production; 3D scanning and reverse engineering; Casting simulation software services
Technological Advantage
Operates large-format 3D printers including VX systems for sand mold printing and ProJet 7000 for high-resolution plastic parts, combined with casting simulation expertise
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces lead times for prototype development from weeks to days while maintaining high precision and surface quality, enabling faster product iteration and time-to-market.
How They Differentiate
Focuses specifically on the Chinese industrial market with local manufacturing facilities and casting industry expertise, unlike global online platforms that serve broader markets
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial manufacturers requiring rapid prototyping, tooling, and low-to-medium volume production parts
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Aerospace; Medical; Electronics; Consumer appliances; Foundry/casting
Competitors
Proto Labs; Shapeways; Sculpteo; Materialise
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Established in 2001 as a foregoer in 3D printing service in China, with good quality and fast response ranked ahead in the domestic industry.
Major Milestones
2001: Company founded as early 3D printing service provider in China; 2013: Partnered with 3D Systems as reseller for ProJet 7000 installations; 2015: Participated in voxeljet AG's joint venture to form voxeljet China; 2018: Showcased 3D printing sand mold technology at Foundry Development Conference in Suzhou
Notable Customers
Fujikon (through Shanghai Metang Novatech reseller relationship)