Shaanxi Di Kai Electrical Technology
Manufactures large-format industrial sand 3D printers using binder jetting technology to produce complex molds and cores for high-precision metal casting in aerospace and automotive sectors.
- CEO / Founder
- Zhang Jidong
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- $9M
- Latest Round
- Strategic Investment
- Key Investors
- Shaanxi Financial Holding Group; Xi'an High-tech Venture Capital
Technology & Products
Key Products
DK-1500 Sand 3D Printer; DK-2000 Sand 3D Printer; DK-600 Series; Sand 3D Printing Service Bureau
Technological Advantage
Claimed: Printing accuracy of ±0.3mm and high sand recycling rates. Verified: Over 20 Chinese patents covering sand spreading and nozzle cleaning mechanisms. Defensible via domestic patents.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces casting lead times by up to 80% and eliminates tooling costs for complex geometries, enabling rapid prototyping and small-batch production of engine blocks and structural components.
How They Differentiate
Provides large-format sand printing (2000mm x 1000mm x 1000mm) at approximately 40-50% lower acquisition cost compared to international incumbents like ExOne, with specialized focus on the Chinese aerospace supply chain.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Foundries and heavy industry OEMs requiring rapid production of complex sand molds for metal casting.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Energy; Defense
Competitors
FHZL; Kocel Machinery; ExOne
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Installed base of 50+ industrial systems; 30% estimated annual revenue growth in domestic casting market.
Major Milestones
2014: Company founded; 2016: Release of DK-1500 series; 2020: Expansion of sand printing service center; 2021: Certified as a 'Specialized and Sophisticated' SME in Shaanxi.
Notable Customers
AVIC; Dongfeng Motor; Shaanxi Diesel Engine Heavy Industry