BIQU
Shenzhen-based manufacturer of BIGTREETECH open-source mainboards, stepper drivers, and touchscreens for FDM 3D printers, plus the BIQU line of consumer desktop FDM printers.
- CEO / Founder
- 张树泳 (Zhang Shuyong)
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
BIQU sells 3D printers, extruders, hotbeds, filament, and upgrade kits, in addition to BIGTREETECH open-source mainboards, stepper drivers, and touchscreens for FDM 3D printers.
Technological Advantage
Largest dedicated open-source 3D printer electronics supplier globally; deep integration with Klipper/Marlin ecosystems; rapid hardware iteration through internal R&D; Panda series targets the fast-growing Bambu Lab upgrade market.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces upgrade costs for desktop FDM printers while improving motion precision and thermal management through open-source compatible electronics and complete printer systems.
How They Differentiate
BIQU differentiates itself through a balance of high-performance features and competitive pricing, strong open-source credentials, a fast iteration cycle in the mainboard segment, active community support, and professional teams for research and development, engineering, and after-sale service.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Prosumer and hobbyist FDM printer users; Bambu Lab printer owners seeking upgrades; maker community globally.
Industry Verticals
Consumer; Prosumer; Education
Competitors
Duet3D; FYSETC; MKS (Makerbase)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
1,000,000+ users worldwide; 500,000+ annual unit production; 100,000+ monthly production; 38 modern production lines; 50,000+ sqm factory; products exported to 100+ countries.
Major Milestones
2015: BIGTREETECH brand founded in Shenzhen; 2021-09-16: Shenzhen BIQU Innovation Technology Co., Ltd legally registered; 2021: SKR mainboard series established as community standard; 2024: Launched Panda Series for Bambu printer ecosystem
Notable Customers
University of Hohenheim; global maker/hobbyist community (1,000,000+ users worldwide)