ApplicationLuzhou, ChinaFounded 2017· One of 381 Application companies tracked by AMPulse
Consumer 3D-printed footwear and smart wearables using proprietary High-speed Liquid Shaping (HLS) technology for on-site customization
CEO / Founder
Wang Wenbin
Team Size
201-500
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$27.8M
Latest Round
Series B
Key Investors
Luzhou Aerospace Development Group; Beijing Zhilai Investment Management
Technology & Products
Key Products
Aero, Flux, Airpuff One Pro, Airpuff One, Aero Pro, and Aero Ballerine Flat 3D-printed shoes, plus accessories including Relief Ball, Toy Keychain, and Cotton Socks.
Technological Advantage
HLS technology achieves mass production capability for elastomers, proven in footwear and other consumer goods; reduces material waste and enables rapid customization without traditional molds
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces production time by 70% compared to traditional molding, enables on-demand production with personalized designs, and uses bio-based elastomers for comfort and sustainability
How They Differentiate
Uses custom bio-based elastomer ELASTO 1000 BIO for high elasticity and resilience; 5-axis 3D printing setup vs. traditional FFF; on-site store model for direct consumer engagement
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Footwear consumers, smart wearable enthusiasts
Industry Verticals
Footwear; Apparel; Robotics; Sports equipment; Smart home systems; Dental care
Competitors
Boli New Materials; Polymaker
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
3D printed footwear production has achieved high-speed growth for 4 consecutive years; recognized as a national 3D printing application scenario typical case by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
Major Milestones
Opened consumer-focused 3D printing store in Luzhou (2024); Developed HLS technology (2019); Partnership with Disney for Shanghai Fashion Week (2023)
PollyFab, operating as Boli Technology in Luzhou, China, positions itself as a global 3D-printed healthy lifestyle brand serving consumers across 90 countries. Founded in 2017, the company targets a gap between mass-produced footwear and fully bespoke manufacturing by combining ultra-speed photopolymer 3D printing with a retail store model that enables on-site customization.
The company's core technology is High-speed Liquid Shaping (HLS), a proprietary ultra-speed photopolymer process that uses a 5-axis setup to produce complex elastomeric geometries. PollyFab claims this approach achieves mass production capability for elastomers without traditional molds, using its custom bio-based ELASTO 1000 BIO material. The product line includes the Aero, Flux, Airpuff One Pro, and Aero Ballerine Flat 3D-printed shoes, along with accessories such as the Relief Ball and Toy Keychain.
PollyFab targets footwear consumers and smart wearable enthusiasts, with a notable partnership with The Walt Disney Company that included a showcase at Shanghai Fashion Week in 2023. The company opened a consumer-focused 3D printing store in Luzhou in 2024, signaling a direct-to-consumer retail strategy. Its technology has been recognized by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology as a national 3D printing application scenario typical case.
The company has raised $27.8 million from investors including Luzhou Aerospace Development Group and Beijing Zhilai Investment Management. Key competitive risks include scaling HLS technology beyond footwear into adjacent verticals such as robotics and dental care, and defending against established polymer AM players like Polymaker. CEO Wang Wenbin, a materials expert and founder of PollyPolymer, leads a team of 201-500 employees.
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