National Engineering Research Center of Die & Mold CAD
Provides an additive manufacturing digital intelligent industrial platform integrating proprietary CAD, CAM, CAE, and PLM software for design-to-manufacturing workflow optimization
- CEO / Founder
- Sun Baode
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $7M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- World Bank, MOST (Ministry of Science and Technology of China)
Technology & Products
Key Products
CAD software; CAM software; CAE software; Lattice performance prediction simulation software; PLM system
Technological Advantage
Proprietary software platform validated through 20+ years of research in mold CAD technology, with early adoption of rapid prototyping/3D printing since 2000-2001
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces development time and costs for complex molds through integrated digital tools that enable simulation and optimization before physical production
How They Differentiate
Specialized focus on mold design and manufacturing applications with deep integration of AM workflows, compared to general-purpose CAD/CAM solutions from global competitors
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturing enterprises requiring digital transformation in mold design and production
Industry Verticals
Manufacturing; Automotive; Consumer Goods; Aerospace
Competitors
Dassault Systèmes; Siemens; PTC
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Over 2.3 billion RMB in research funding in the past five years, 3,200+ SCI papers published, 1,637 patent applications (966 authorized), and 8 high-impact papers in Science/Nature as first/corresponding author since 2017.
Major Milestones
1996: Established as national engineering research center; 2000-2001: Began rapid prototyping/3D printing services, producing nearly 10,000 prototype parts; 2011: Reorganized into Plastic Forming Technology and Equipment Research Institute