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QIDI Tech

HardwareRuian, Zhejiang, ChinaFounded 2014· One of 1708 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

High-performance FDM 3D printer manufacturer specializing in high-speed (600mm/s) multi-material printers with active chamber heating for prosumer and light-industrial use.

CEO / Founder
Andrew
Team Size
51-200
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$14.4M
Latest Round
Angel
Key Investors
Joy Capital, Matrix Partners China (经纬中国), Meridian Capital Asia

Technology & Products

Key Products

X-Plus series (dual-extruder), X-Max (large-format), X-CF Pro (carbon fiber composite), Q1 Pro (next-gen speed/precision), i-series (compact), Q1 Pro

Technological Advantage

High-speed FDM architecture with thermal stability; active chamber control for engineering polymers (ABS, ASA, PA, PC, CF); production-scale throughput.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Ultra-fast 600mm/s print speeds with integrated active chamber heating in prosumer-class systems; dual extruder multi-material capabilities.

How They Differentiate

Class-leading 600mm/s speeds; active chamber heating enabling industrial polymers on desktop hardware; dual-extruder multi-material at competitive price; 15,000 sqm production footprint.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Design professionals, small-batch manufacturers, composite/functional part producers, light industrial manufacturing, prosumer enthusiasts

Industry Verticals

Product design, functional prototyping, short-run manufacturing, composite/carbon-fiber parts, industrial tooling, prosumer engineering

Competitors

Bambu Lab (speed + ecosystem), Ultimaker (industrial FDM), Stratasys (enterprise), Creality (budget competition)

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

50,000 annual production capacity; 15,000 sqm production facility + 1,000 sqm R&D center; global distribution across Asia, Europe, N. America

Major Milestones

2014: Founded; Established 15,000 sqm production facility; Developed proprietary 600mm/s high-speed technology; 50,000 annual production capacity

Notable Customers

Illini Electric Motorsports (University of Illinois team)

https://qidi3d.com

Why this company matters

QIDI Tech occupies the prosumer-to-light-industrial segment of polymer FDM, competing against Bambu Lab on speed and against Ultimaker and Stratasys on cost. Its printers deliver 600mm/s print speeds with active chamber heating in a desktop form factor, enabling engineering-grade materials such as ABS, ASA, PA, PC, and carbon-fiber composites without an industrial enclosure.

The company's product line includes the X-Plus series with dual extruders for multi-material printing, the X-Max for large-format parts, the X-CF Pro for carbon-fiber composites, and the Q1 Pro for next-generation speed and precision. A 15,000-square-meter production facility supports an annual capacity of 50,000 units, and a separate 1,000-square-meter R&D center develops proprietary high-speed motion and thermal-control architectures.

Target customers include design professionals, small-batch manufacturers, and functional-prototyping shops. Notable users include the University of Illinois's Illini Electric Motorsports team. QIDI distributes globally across Asia, Europe, and North America through regional resellers and material-supplier partnerships for Nylon, ASA, and carbon-fiber filaments.

QIDI's strategic moat rests on combining industrial-grade thermal stability with consumer-level pricing, a balance that few competitors match. The primary risk is that Bambu Lab's ecosystem and Ultimaker's enterprise support may pull higher-value customers away. QIDI has raised $14.4 million from Joy Capital, Matrix Partners China, and Meridian Capital Asia, and is led by founder and CEO Andrew Miao Li.