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HardwareSuzhou, ChinaFounded 2019· One of 1685 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

A leading provider of full-stack digital 3D printing solutions that specializes in high-precision additive manufacturing for the dental and industrial sectors, offering an integrated ecosystem of hardware, software, and biocompatible materials.

CEO / Founder
Zhen Liu (Bill)
Team Size
201-500
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$100M+
Latest Round
Series B
Key Investors
CCV (Creation Venture Partners), Northern Light Venture Capital, Songbai Dental (松柏投资), Richen Capital (兴富资本), Xieli Investment (协立投资), Xingqi Fund (星奇基金), Dongzheng Capital (东证资本)

Technology & Products

Key Products

["Shape Series (DLP): High-precision dental printers including Shape 1 HD and Shape 1+ Dental/Solution.","Edge Series (LCD): High-resolution dental and professional printers including Edge E1, E2, Edge Mini, and Edge Max.","ShapeWare Software: Proprietary slicing and dental workflow automation software.","Biocompatible Resins: In-house developed resins for aligners, surgical guides, and restorative models.","AirPure: Specialized post-processing and air filtration systems for dental lab environments.","P200 Series: Industrial-grade 3D printing systems for engineering and education."]

Technological Advantage

Utilizes industrial-grade UV DLP engines with DMD chips ensuring a 5-year maintenance-free lifespan, combined with high-speed LCD technology and proprietary resin certifications for medical-grade use.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Enables the 'industrialization of digital dentistry' by providing a one-stop workflow that reduces material waste, increases dental restoration success rates, and shortens production cycles from days to under an hour.

How They Differentiate

Vertical integration of a 'full-stack' ecosystem including high-precision DLP/LCD hardware (Edge/Shape series), proprietary ShapeWare automation software, and in-house biocompatible resins. It differentiates through 'industrial-grade' reliability for clinical settings, utilizing DMD chips with 5-year maintenance-free lifespans and high-speed chairside workflows.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Dental clinics and hospitals, dental laboratories (DSOs), industrial manufacturing firms (prototyping and production), and medical research institutions.

Industry Verticals

["Digital Dentistry & Orthodontics","Healthcare & Medical Devices","Industrial Manufacturing & Prototyping","Jewelry & Precision Casting"]

Competitors

HeyGears (黑格科技); UnionTech (联泰科技); SprintRay; Formlabs

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Total printer installations reach several thousand units globally; resin consumption exceeded hundreds of tons by 2024. Operates in 60+ countries with over 120 global partners.

Major Milestones

["Founded in 2019 by Zhen (Bill) Liu, former R&D Director of UnionTech.","Completed Series A funding of over 100M RMB in Oct 2022.","Established international subsidiaries in the USA and Netherlands in 2023.","Completed Series A-series (A/A+) funding and Pre-Series B round in late 2024/early 2025."]

Notable Customers

Arrail Dental (瑞尔齿科); Joy Smile (欢乐口腔); Huawei (Industrial prototyping); Mindray (Medical device prototyping); Straumann (Strategic Distribution Partner)

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