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Tuobao Additive

HardwareWuhu, Anhui, ChinaFounded 2016· One of 1734 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Chinese industrial metal additive manufacturing company specializing in SLM technology, founded by a USTC research team, with 70+ patents and 100% domestically produced core components.

CEO / Founder
Zhang Chenglin
Team Size
51-200
Stage
Growth Stage
Key Investors
Anhui Provincial High-Tech Industrial Investment Co., Ltd.; Anhui Chungu 3D Printing Intelligent Equipment Industry Technology Research Institute

Technology & Products

Key Products

TB-SLM series metal 3D printers (TB-300, TB-700 with 720mm build volume, 8-laser configuration); AI-precision desktop metal 3D printer (TB-SLM100S); metal 3D printing service center (Huai'an, 100+ machine capacity); full-stack solutions from R&D to production

Technological Advantage

10-year self-developed SLM technology covering optical path algorithms, powder spreading precision, build environment control, and control software; dual/multi-laser协同 scanning; 8-laser large-format capability; 70+ authorized patents; 6 national standards chaired

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Industrial-grade metal 3D printing solutions with 100% domestically produced core components, enabling continuous 500+ hour stable printing for mass production.

How They Differentiate

Focus on 100% domestic supply chain for core components (laser, galvanometer, optics) vs. competitors who still rely on imported components; proven 500-hour continuous stable printing capability; vertically integrated from R&D to printing service center

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Industrial manufacturers in mold, automotive, medical device, and aerospace sectors requiring metal AM for production-grade parts

Industry Verticals

Precision Medical; Industrial Mass Production; Specialty Materials; Mold & Die; Automotive; Aerospace

Competitors

Bright Laser Technologies (BLT/铂力特); Farsoon Technologies (华曙高科); Xinjinghe Laser Technology (鑫精合)

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

70+ patents; 6 national standards; 3 provincial首台套 certifications; Huai'an service center with 20+ machines operational (phase 1), planning 100 machines over 3 years; Zhejiang base opened May 2026

Major Milestones

2015: First metal 3D printer developed; 2016: Company founded; 2017: Dual-laser协同 scanning breakthrough; 2019: Four-laser large-format printer (500mm); 2025: Eight-laser 720mm TB-700 launched; Huai'an printing service center operational; 2026-05: Zhejiang base (Hangzhou) opened

https://tuobao-tech.com

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AM patents

AM-relevant patents linked to this company.

Patents
6
Granted
0
Families
6

Leading domains: process (6), material (5), equipment (3)

Filings by year: 2019: 2 · 2017: 4

  1. Feeding device for 3D printing108057887 · CN
  2. Supporting mechanism for selectively laser-melting and forming metal component107891146 · CN
  3. 3D printing consumable and preparation method thereof108034273 · CN
  4. Powder laying device capable of recycling powder107825705 · CN
  5. Selective laser melting equipment with reciprocating type conveying rail112828287 · CN