Tiertime
A global pioneer in additive manufacturing providing integrated FDM 3D printing solutions, including professional-grade hardware, proprietary slicing software, and specialized materials.
- CEO / Founder
- Allen Guo
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- $17.8M
- Latest Round
- Venture Round
- Key Investors
- Dover Corporation, 华控基金, 2048 Capital, ByteDance (via Shuimu), Kickstarter backers
Technology & Products
Key Products
Tiertime offers a range of FDM 3D printers including the UP series (UP Plus 2, UP mini 2, UP Box, UP300, UP400, UP Mini3), Cetus2, and the industrial Inspire line. They also provide proprietary slicing software (UP Studio, UP Studio 3) and specialized materials.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary automatic calibration and support-generation algorithms; the X5 model features a unique 'vault' system for automated build-plate swapping, enabling 24/7 continuous production without manual intervention.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers a 'Just-Hit-Print' experience by combining industrial-grade reliability and safety features with user-friendly software, making professional 3D printing accessible and easy to maintain.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on a 'Just-Hit-Print' workflow with industrial-grade reliability, featuring proprietary 'Smart Support' technology and the X5's unique automated build-plate swapping system for 24/7 continuous production.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
K-12 and STEM educators, professional engineers and designers, industrial manufacturers, and dental/healthcare practitioners.
Industry Verticals
["Education (STEM/STEAM)","Manufacturing & Prototyping","Healthcare & Dental","Aerospace","Architecture & Design"]
Competitors
Creality, Anycubic, SmartPie
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Estimated annual revenue between $25M - $50M; maintains a global distribution network serving over 50 countries with 200+ employees.
Major Milestones
["Founded in 2003 as Beijing Yinhua, China's first 3D printer manufacturer.","Launched the UP Plus in 2010, sparking the personal 3D printing explosion in China.","Received strategic investment from Dover Corporation in January 2014.","Launched the X5 Continuous Printing System in 2018, featuring automated build plate swapping.","Official integration with OrcaSlicer in 2024 to enhance industrial software capabilities."]
Notable Customers
360Fashion Network, Jared Fragd, Jay's 3D Printing Classroom