QBEAM

HardwareBeijing, ChinaFounded 2020· One of 1757 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

Technological Advantage

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

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

Why this company matters

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.