Hifun3D
Manufactures light-curing 3D printing systems (DLP, LCD, SLA) with photosensitive resins; largest-format industrial printer in China, serving footwear, medical, dental, jewelry, and prototyping applications.
- CEO / Founder
- XU Zhiheng
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $XM (exact amount undisclosed)
- Key Investors
- Zhonghan Changchun
Technology & Products
Key Products
DLP-based 3D printing systems; LCD-based 3D printing systems; SLA-based 3D printing systems; Photosensitive resins (proprietary formulations); Large-format industrial printers
Technological Advantage
Proprietary light-curing photosensitive resins (claimed full IP ownership) + largest industrial build platform + 15+ years materials R&D → 12-18 month competitor lag on new resin formulations. Multi-technology framework (DLP/LCD/SLA) protects against single-process technology risk and enables process selection for specific applications (e.g., LCD for speed/cost, DLP for precision, SLA for biocompatibility).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Largest-format light-curing 3D printer on market + comprehensive equipment range (DLP, LCD, SLA) eliminates vendor lock-in; proprietary photosensitive resins optimize material cost and surface finish; 15+ years R&D enables rapid material innovation vs. equipment-only competitors; global ODM/OEM capabilities reduce time-to-market for international customers.
How They Differentiate
vs. Formlabs: Hifun3D targets industrial ODM/OEM + large-format printing (larger build plate); Formlabs focuses professional desktop. vs. Nexa3D: Hifun3D multi-technology (DLP+LCD+SLA), proprietary resins; Nexa3D pure LCD speed focus. vs. local Chinese competitors: Largest build platform claim; 60+ patents vs. most regional makers.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Footwear manufacturers, medical device makers, dental labs, jewelry makers, engineering prototyping firms, educational institutions
Industry Verticals
Footwear manufacturing; Medical devices; Dental; Jewelry; Industrial prototyping; Engineering and design; Education
Competitors
Formlabs (desktop SLA/Form 3/Form 4 lines; $100M+ funded; US-based); Nexa3D (fast LCD/NXE platform; $30M+ funded; US-based); Einscan (3D scanning for design-to-print workflow; Chinese competitor)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Exports to Europe and Americas; first CBP customs record Oct 2021; 3000+ sqm manufacturing facility in Longgang (Shenzhen); trademark filed 2019.
Major Milestones
15+ years of R&D (founded ~2009-2010); 60+ patents registered; Trademark filing (April 2019 - '3D printers, 3D printing pens'); CBP customs first record (October 2021); Expanded manufacturing footprint to 3000+ sqm (Longgang, Shenzhen)
Notable Customers
Footwear brands (unnamed); Medical device OEMs (unnamed); Jewelry manufacturers (unnamed); Engineering/rapid prototyping shops (unnamed)