GPAINNOVA
Chinese subsidiary of GPAINNOVA, a Spanish technology company specializing in DryLyte dry electropolishing surface finishing solutions for metal parts across dental, medical, and industrial applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Pau Sarsanedas Millet
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Growth Stage
- Total Funding
- $3.91M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- European Commission (Horizon 2020); ACCIO (Government of Catalonia)
Technology & Products
Key Products
DLyte 10PRO (industrial); DLyte PRO500 (mass production automated cell); DLyte 100PRO (industrial applications); DLyte Desktop PRO/Dental (compact); DLyte Mini (dental lab); DLyte Multiprocess (large-scale); DLyte TurboFlow (high-volume production); DLyte eBlast (electro-spray); DryLyte Hybrid Finish
Technological Advantage
Patented DryLyte technology (Spanish patent registered 2016, international patents). EU Horizon 2020 grant recipient for R&D. Exclusive global sales partnership with Rösler for carbide series. Strategic partnership with Chamlion (铖联科技) for Chinese dental market. 400+ customers globally. €35M revenue in 2023. Named among Financial Times' Europe's Fastest Growing Companies (2020, 2021).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
DLyte is the world's first dry electropolishing solution, using patented DryLyte technology that replaces liquid electrolytes with solid polymer particles. It simplifies and standardizes metal surface finishing, delivering superior surface quality, reduced cycle times, lower environmental impact (no liquid waste), and the ability to polish complex geometries including internal cavities — critical for additive manufacturing post-processing.
How They Differentiate
Only dry electropolishing technology on the market using solid polymer electrolyte particles (DryLyte) instead of liquid acid baths. Patented process eliminates hazardous liquid waste, reduces cycle time, achieves surface finish below Ra 0.1 µm, handles complex internal geometries, and is compatible with additive manufacturing parts. ISO 9001:2015 certified. Multiple TCT Awards for post-processing innovation.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Dental laboratories, medical device manufacturers, aerospace/defense component suppliers, automotive parts manufacturers, tooling/carbide cutting tool producers, jewelry manufacturers, and additive manufacturing service bureaus requiring high-precision metal surface finishing.
Industry Verticals
Dental; Medical Devices; Aerospace; Automotive; Tooling & Carbide; Jewelry & Fashion; Industrial Manufacturing; Additive Manufacturing
Competitors
Rösler (traditional mass finishing/electropolishing — also a partner); BINC Industries (Switzerland, precision surface finishing); Rivelin Robotics (UK, robotic AM post-processing)
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
2013: GPAINNOVA founded in Barcelona; 2016: DryLyte technology invented, Spanish patent registered; 2017: First DLyte 10 machine for dental; 2018: US subsidiary opened in Miami; EU Horizon 2020 grant awarded; 2019: Hong Kong and Shenzhen subsidiaries opened; DLyte PRO500 launched; 2020: €15.8M revenue; Financial Times FT1000 ranked #76 Europe; 2021: €23.2M revenue; DLyte Desktop launched; 2022: €26M revenue; DLyte eBlast wins TCT Post-Processing Award; 2023: €35M revenue; partnership with Chamlion; 2024: Mexico subsidiary; Rösler partnership; TCT Awards Highly Commended; 2025: Poland Experience Center; DLyte TurboFlow wins TCT Post-Processing Award; 2026: $41.1M pending funding round
Notable Customers
400+ customers globally including dental labs, medical device manufacturers, aerospace component suppliers, and cutting tool manufacturers; 季华实验室 (Jihua Laboratory, China) — single-source procurement of dry electropolishing equipment (2026)