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Suzhou TOYI 3D Printing Technology

HardwareSuzhou, ChinaFounded 2021· One of 1708 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Develops continuous carbon fiber 3D printing systems and high-performance prepreg filaments for industrial lightweight structural applications.

CEO / Founder
Li Shuaishuai
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$5.2M
Latest Round
Grant
Key Investors
Kunshan Municipal Government (Leading Talent Project)

Technology & Products

Key Products

Continuous carbon fiber 3D printing equipment; High-performance continuous carbon fiber prepreg filament; TOYI Slicing Software

Technological Advantage

Proprietary continuous carbon fiber prepreg filament and matching slicing software optimized for force-flow based additive manufacturing.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Provides an integrated solution of hardware, specialized continuous carbon fiber materials, and slicing software for high-performance composite manufacturing.

How They Differentiate

Focuses on the Chinese domestic market with a vertically integrated stack of hardware, materials, and software specifically for continuous fiber composites.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Aerospace, automotive, and medical rehabilitation OEMs requiring high-strength, lightweight structural components such as UAV frames, satellite brackets, and customized prosthetics.

Industry Verticals

Industrial; Medical

Competitors

ADDDLIT; Markforged; Arena; PioCreat; Addireen

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Developed China's first industrial-grade continuous carbon fiber 3D printer; Team consists of 10+ PhDs and Masters from Tongji University; Products deployed in satellite structural components.

Major Milestones

Collaborated with Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences on force-flow AM parts (2021-2023); Featured in TCT Asia 2026 showroom

Notable Customers

COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China); Various Chinese aerospace research institutes

https://toyi-tech.net

Why this company matters

Suzhou TOYI 3D Printing Technology focuses on continuous carbon fiber reinforced polymer 3D printing, targeting industrial lightweight structural applications where strength-to-weight ratio is critical. The company differentiates by offering a vertically integrated stack of hardware, proprietary continuous carbon fiber prepreg filament, and slicing software optimized for force-flow based additive manufacturing. This approach competes with global players like Markforged but is tailored for the Chinese domestic market.

The core technology is material extrusion with continuous fiber reinforcement (MEX-CFF), embedding continuous carbon fiber tows within a thermoplastic matrix during printing. TOYI's prepreg filament and high-temperature nozzle system enable production of parts with mechanical properties suited for load-bearing components. The TOYI Slicing Software optimizes fiber path orientation to align with stress vectors, a key differentiator for structural performance.

Target customers include aerospace OEMs such as COMAC, automotive manufacturers, and medical rehabilitation firms. Applications include UAV frames, satellite brackets, and customized prosthetics. The company has deployed parts in satellite structural components and collaborated with Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences on force-flow AM parts from 2021 to 2023.

TOYI's strategic moat lies in its proprietary material and software integration, but it faces competitive pressure from established continuous fiber printers and the need to scale beyond early-adopter aerospace projects. Its reliance on Chinese government backing and research partnerships provides near-term stability, though global expansion remains an open question.