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QBEAM

HardwareBeijing, ChinaFounded 2020· One of 1637 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Develops and manufactures electron beam selective melting (EBSM®) metal 3D printing systems for aerospace, medical, and energy applications, offering full-chain solutions from equipment to customized services.

CEO / Founder
Liu Li
Team Size
51-200
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$14.7M
Latest Round
Series A+
Key Investors
云晖资本, 无锡产业聚丰, 水木创投, 钟鼎资本, 华德资本, 亦庄国投, 国汽投资, 源慧创益, SCGC (深创投), 元禾控股, 邦盛资本

Technology & Products

Key Products

QbeamLab open-source electron beam metal 3D printer; Qbeam G350 dual electron gun commercial equipment; EBSM® systems with large print size and online monitoring

Technical position · AMPulse analysis

Proprietary EBSM® process achieves high-density metal parts with large build volumes and multi-gun control, protected by over 30 core patents; ISO9001:2015 and CE certified; leading drafting unit for China's national standard on electron beam selective melting machines

Patent position

QBEAM filed 11 patent families in 2022-2024 versus 10 in 2019-2021, up 10% while tracked AM filings in the same patent offices rose 8%, and it trails named peer EOS (185 total families) though it leads BLT (13); materials focus rose from 89% to 100% of its filings. AMPulse analysis

Filing momentum
11 families filed 2022–2024, 10 in 2019–2021 (+10%); all tracked AM filings in the same offices +8%
Process mix, 2019–2021 → 2022–2024
Powder bed fusion 100% → 100%
Focus, 2019–2021 → 2022–2024
Materials 89% → 100%Equipment 67% → 73%
Filed in
CN 100%
Named competitors, AM patent families
EOS 185BLT 13

31 AM patent families in total. Recent years are still being published, so read a filing change against the same-office figure.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces metal component production costs and lead times through proprietary EBSM® technology, enabling large-format printing, high efficiency, and multi-gun control for complex geometries in critical industries.

How They Differentiate

3x larger build volume than standard EBM systems; dual electron gun technology for increased productivity; 40% lower operational costs compared to imported alternatives; proprietary EBSM® process optimized for titanium and TiAl alloys

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Aerospace manufacturers, medical device companies, energy sector enterprises, and research institutions requiring high-performance metal components

Industry Verticals

Aerospace; Medical; Energy; Automotive; Industrial

Competitors

EOS; SLM Solutions; Farsoon; Bright Laser Technologies

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

126 insured employees; recognized as a specialized and innovative 'Little Giant' enterprise and national high-tech enterprise

Major Milestones

Launched QbeamLab open-source electron beam 3D printer (2017); Introduced Qbeam G350 dual electron gun commercial equipment (2022); Achieved ISO9001:2015 certification; Became leading drafting unit for China's national standard on electron beam selective melting machines; Participated in multiple national major sci-tech projects

https://qbeam-3d.com

AM patents

AM-relevant patents linked to this company.

Patents
31
Granted
10
Families
31

Leading domains: process (31), material (29), equipment (21)

Filings by year: 2025: 10 · 2024: 6 · 2023: 3 · 2022: 2 · 2021: 4 · 2020: 5

  1. Method for preparing Ti2AlNb alloy through electron beam selective melting technology120055294 · CN
  2. ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME115635101 · CN
  3. High-performance M247 alloy and preparation method thereof121161101 · CN
  4. Powder supply device, additive manufacturing apparatus, and powder supply method119525529 · CN
  5. Additive manufacturing device with real-time in-situ detection function113092508 · CN

Funding rounds

  • Series A+Undisclosed2025-04Lead: 云晖资本 · Source: nanjixiong
  • Series BUndisclosed2024-11Lead: 云晖资本 · Source: 36kr.com - November 2024; Nanjixiong
  • Series A+Undisclosed2023-07Lead: 亦庄国投 · Source: 36kr.com - July 2023
  • Series A$14.7M (Nanjixiong: 亿元级 RMB)2022-12Lead: 云晖资本; 无锡产业聚丰; 水木创投 · Source: 36kr.com - December 2022; Nanjixiong

Why this company matters

AMPulse analysis, not a company disclosure

QuickBeam Tech is a Beijing-based hardware developer of electron beam selective melting (EBSM) metal 3D printing systems. Founded in 2020, the company positions itself as a challenger to established EBM and LPBF vendors by offering larger build volumes and lower operational costs. Its proprietary dual electron gun technology enables simultaneous printing, which increases throughput for complex geometries in critical industries.

The company's product line includes the QbeamLab open-source electron beam metal printer and the Qbeam G350 dual-gun commercial system. Both machines are designed for high-density metal parts using titanium and TiAl alloys, with online monitoring and large-format build chambers. QuickBeam claims a 3x larger build volume than standard EBM systems and 40% lower operational costs compared to imported alternatives, supported by over 30 core patents and ISO9001:2015 and CE certifications.

QuickBeam serves aerospace manufacturers, medical device companies, energy sector enterprises, and research institutions. The company has participated in national major sci-tech projects and is the leading drafting unit for China's national standard on electron beam selective melting machines. It has raised approximately $14.7 million from investors including Tsinghua University-affiliated funds and government-backed venture capital.

The company's strategic moat rests on its complete intellectual property for EBSM technology and its role in setting national standards. However, it faces competition from established players like EOS, SLM Solutions, Farsoon, and Bright Laser Technologies. QuickBeam's ability to scale adoption beyond research institutions into serial production at aerospace primes will determine its long-term competitive position.