ProtoFab
Develops industrial-grade stereolithography (SLA) 3D printers with dynamic laser control technology, optimized for cost efficiency and integrated with comprehensive production services.
- CEO / Founder
- Jack Wu
- Team Size
- 1001-5000
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $32M
- Latest Round
- Series D
- Key Investors
- Morgan Stanley PE (lead, 2022); Guoxin Capital (Shenzhen SASAC); Zhongwei Yihe; Pinghu Economic Development District; Suzhou Xiangcheng Venture; Sichuan Chuanshang Fund; Longchu Fund; Shengshi Investment; Rongyi Investment
Technology & Products
Key Products
ProtoFab SLA100 DLC; ProtoFab SLA450 DLC; ProtoFab SLA600E DLC; ProtoFab SLA1100; ProtoFab SLS300; Dual laser metal 3D printer PF-M280; Custom 3D printing resins
Technological Advantage
VERIFIED: DLC technology achieves 0.05 mm accuracy and 0.05 μm surface roughness, surpassing industry standards for SLA; DEFENSIBLE through independent intellectual property rights in control software and hardware design.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces prototyping and production costs by up to 40% compared to traditional methods, with lead times cut from weeks to days, enabled by proprietary SLA technology and in-house material development.
How They Differentiate
30% faster build speed than Formlabs Form 3 (SLA) due to DLC technology, at 20% lower cost-per-part for medium-sized components; offers integrated production services unlike pure hardware vendors.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturers and service bureaus in automotive, medical, dentistry, electronics, fashion, and footwear industries requiring high-precision prototyping and low-volume production.
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Medical; Dentistry; Electronics; Fashion; Footwear; Art
Competitors
3D Systems; Stratasys; Formlabs
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Exported 100 SLA 3D printers in a single day milestone in October 2020; expanding international market share with products sold globally.
Major Milestones
Launched ProtoFab project in 2014; Achieved milestone of exporting 100 SLA 3D printers in one day in 2020; Developed dual laser metal 3D printer PF-M280