Airtech

Materials中国天津市武清区汊沽港镇安园道161号Founded 2007· One of 976 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse

Manufactures vacuum bagging films, release films, adhesives, sealants, and composite tooling materials for aerospace, wind energy, marine, and automotive sectors.

CEO / Founder: 杰里夫·达尔格恩
Team Size: 501-1000
Stage: Active
Total Funding: $52M
Latest Round: Strategic Investment
Key Investors: Airtech Advanced Materials Group

Technology & Products

Key Products

Resin pellets for AM; KIMYA filaments; Print-Tech® large-scale 3D printed molds

Technological Advantage

Vertical integration of material science (resins and filaments) with large-scale printing services, leveraging 45 years of expertise in vacuum bagging and composite tooling materials.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces lead times and costs for large-scale composite tooling by utilizing aerospace-qualified resins and proprietary large-format additive manufacturing processes.

How They Differentiate

Differentiates through the use of aerospace-standard resins suitable for low-to-high temperature applications in large-format printing, backed by a global manufacturing footprint.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Aerospace and defense manufacturers requiring large-scale composite tooling and high-temperature molds.

Industry Verticals

Aerospace; Defense; Composites Tooling; Industrial

Competitors

Thermwood Corporation; Cincinnati Incorporated; Caracol AM

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Tianjin Airtech Advanced Material Co., Ltd. (also known as Airtech Asia Ltd.) was established in December 2007 with an initial investment of $20 million and registered capital of $3 million. In December 2017, the company announced a major expansion and relocation to a new 50-mu (approx. 33,333 m²) facility in the Wuqing Jingjin Science and Technology Valley, involving a total investment of $32 million. Following the start of production at the new site around 2021, the company reported annual sales revenue of 160 million RMB, with a growth target of 200 million RMB at full capacity. As of 2024, the company's intellectual property portfolio includes 11 patents, 27 trademarks, and 6 software copyrights. Key milestones in its additive manufacturing (AM) business include the 2019 launch of Dahltram® tooling resins and Print-Tech® AM tooling services, and the 2025 integration of Kimya high-performance filaments into its global portfolio. The company is a key subsidiary of the Airtech Advanced Materials Group, which employs over 800 people worldwide and reported a 17% global employee growth rate in recent years.

Major Milestones

Parent company founded in 1979; Celebrated 45th anniversary of Airtech Advanced Materials Group in 2024; Expansion of additive manufacturing resin production and services in Tianjin, China

Notable Customers

COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China)

https://www.airtechasia.com.cn

Why this company matters

Tianjin Airtech Advanced Material Co., Ltd., operating as Airtech Asia, occupies a distinctive position at the intersection of composite materials science and large-format additive manufacturing. The company leverages its parent group's four-decade heritage in vacuum bagging and composite tooling materials to offer an integrated solution: proprietary Print-Tech® large-scale printing combined with aerospace-standard resins and filaments. This vertical integration—from resin and filament formulation to printing service—differentiates it from pure-play AM service bureaus or equipment makers.

The core technology centers on Print-Tech®, a large-format additive manufacturing process that uses polymer material extrusion (MEX) and vat photopolymerization (VPP-SLA) with aerospace-qualified resins. Key products include Dahltram® tooling resins, KIMYA high-performance filaments, and printed molds for composite layup and autoclave curing. The process targets low-to-high temperature applications, enabling customers to replace traditional metal or composite tooling with additively manufactured alternatives that reduce both lead times and tooling costs.

Primary customers are aerospace and defense manufacturers requiring large-scale composite tooling and high-temperature molds. Notable customer COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) indicates traction in the Chinese aerospace supply chain. The company also serves wind energy, marine, and industrial sectors. Airtech Asia's Tianjin facility, expanded in 2017 with a $32 million investment, supports production for the Asian market and complements the global Airtech Advanced Materials Group footprint.

The strategic moat lies in the combination of material science expertise—45 years of composite tooling knowledge—with proprietary large-format AM processes and a global manufacturing base. Competitive risk comes from established large-format AM players such as Thermwood, Cincinnati Incorporated, and Caracol, which also target tooling applications. Airtech Asia's ability to offer both materials and printing services under one roof, backed by aerospace qualifications, provides a defensible position, though scaling adoption beyond early aerospace adopters remains an open question.