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Synergy Hi-Tech

HardwareShenzhen, ChinaFounded 2020· One of 1708 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

An industrial-grade additive manufacturing company providing integrated solutions across continuous fiber, ceramic, and metal 3D printing for high-end industrial sectors.

CEO / Founder
Caihong Yao
Team Size
51-200
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$22.0M
Latest Round
Series A++
Key Investors
Jinggong Technology (精工科技), Qingyan Capital, Wote Shares (002886.SZ), Guangyunda (300227.SZ), 国鼎资本, 工道创新

Technology & Products

Key Products

["Continuous Fiber Additive Manufacturing Systems (COMBOT series, including COMBOT-I)","High-Performance Ceramic 3D Printers (SLA/DLP covering low to high viscosity)","Metal Powder Bed Fusion (SLM) Equipment","Specialized Materials Portfolio (Continuous carbon fiber, ceramic slurries, metal powders)","Industrial Design-for-Additive-Manufacturing (DfAM) Services"]

Technological Advantage

Possesses core technology derived from the State Key Laboratory of Manufacturing Systems Engineering (Xi'an Jiaotong University), specializing in continuous fiber reinforced composites—a critical technology for space-grade and lightweight industrial parts.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Delivers a complete industrial chain of 'Equipment + Materials + Process' to enable lightweight, high-performance manufacturing and domestic replacement of critical 3D printing technologies.

How They Differentiate

Vertical integration of 'Equipment + Materials + Process' specializing in continuous fiber-reinforced composites and industrial ceramics; offers localized domestic alternatives to high-end foreign AM systems.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Major industrial enterprises in aerospace, defense, automotive, and high-precision manufacturing sectors (e.g., drone manufacturers, robotic firms).

Industry Verticals

["Aerospace & Defense","Automotive & Transportation","Robotics (Embodied Intelligence)","Medical & Dental","Oil & Gas","Mold & Tooling Manufacturing"]

Competitors

Markforged; Anisoprint; Shaanxi Hengtong (Hengtong Intelligent Machine)

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Completed three financing rounds within a single year (2025); recognized as a 'Seed Unicorn' in the Shenzhen tech ecosystem.

Major Milestones

["Established as the core operating entity for the Guangdong/Shenzhen 3D Printing Manufacturing Innovation Centers in 2020","Launched the COMBOT series for continuous fiber composite 3D printing in 2023","Secured strategic investment from Jinggong Technology in March 2025","Awarded 'Seed Unicorn' status by Greatwall Strategy Consultants in August 2025","Signed strategic partnership with Zhongyuan New Materials in September 2025"]

Notable Customers

Zhongyuan New Materials; Major Aerospace OEMs; Defense Research Institutes; Medical Device Manufacturers

Why this company matters

Synergy Hi-Tech positions itself as an integrated provider of equipment, materials, and process know-how for industrial additive manufacturing, with a focus on continuous fiber composites, ceramics, and metal powder bed fusion. Based in Shenzhen, the company operates as the primary entity behind both the Guangdong and Shenzhen 3D Printing Manufacturing Innovation Centers, giving it a direct channel from academic research to commercial deployment.

The company's core technology originates from the State Key Laboratory of Manufacturing Systems Engineering at Xi'an Jiaotong University, with particular strength in continuous fiber-reinforced composites. Its product line includes the COMBOT series for continuous fiber additive manufacturing, ceramic SLA/DLP printers for low to high viscosity materials, and metal LPBF equipment. Synergy Hi-Tech also offers design-for-additive-manufacturing services and a specialized materials portfolio covering continuous carbon fiber, ceramic slurries, and metal powders.

Target customers include major aerospace OEMs, defense research institutes, automotive tier-1s, and medical device manufacturers. The company has named Zhongyuan New Materials as a strategic material and supply chain partner, and counts Guangyunda, Jinggong Technology, and Wote Shares among its investors. With approximately $22 million in total funding and three financing rounds closed in 2025, Synergy Hi-Tech was recognized as a 'Seed Unicorn' in the Shenzhen tech ecosystem.

The company's primary differentiator is its vertical integration across equipment, materials, and process development, specifically for continuous fiber composites and industrial ceramics. This allows it to offer domestic alternatives to foreign systems from competitors like Markforged and Anisoprint. A key open question is whether Synergy Hi-Tech can scale its technology beyond pilot and defense applications into broader commercial manufacturing volumes.