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Uniz

HardwareSan Diego, USAFounded 2014· One of 1733 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

A high-speed 3D printing technology company that designs and manufactures professional-grade LCD-based stereolithography (SLA/MSLA) systems and specialized resins for dental, industrial, and medical applications.

CEO / Founder
Houmin Li
Team Size
51-200
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$9.8M
Latest Round
Series B
Key Investors
Delian Capital, Haoxi Investment, Congwu Cheng (Founder of AutoNavi), Kickstarter

Technology & Products

Key Products

Uniz offers professional-grade LCD-based stereolithography (SLA/MSLA) 3D printing systems and specialized resins. Key products include the UBEE desktop 3D printer and the large-format NBEE MAX industrial 3D printer, designed for dental laboratories and other industrial applications. They utilize proprietary cUDP (continuous Uni-Directional Peel) technology and a patented liquid cooling system.

Technological Advantage

Utilizes a patented liquid cooling system to maintain LCD temperature below 40°C, extending hardware lifespan and ensuring consistent precision during high-speed, high-power light exposure.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Offers the 'world's fastest' dental 3D printing solutions (e.g., 6 dental arches in 5 minutes) by combining industrial-grade precision with high-throughput LCD technology at a competitive price point.

How They Differentiate

Proprietary cUDP (continuous Uni-Directional Peel) technology delivering 'world's fastest' dental printing (6 arches in 5 minutes) combined with a patented liquid cooling system that extends LCD lifespan and ensures consistent high-power light intensity (16mW/cm2).

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Dental clinics and laboratories, orthodontists, industrial designers, jewelry makers, and footwear manufacturers.

Industry Verticals

Digital Dentistry & Orthodontics, Medical Device Manufacturing, Jewelry & Art, Industrial Prototyping, Footwear & Consumer Goods

Competitors

Formlabs; SprintRay; LuxCreo; Desktop Health (EnvisionTEC); Shining 3D (AccuFab)

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Maintains the title of world's fastest dental 3D printer (NBEE); established global distribution across 30+ countries with 80+ employees.

Major Milestones

Launched first Kickstarter for Slash 3D printer in 2016, raising over $570K., Secured $6.8M Series A led by Delian Capital in 2017 to expand production., Released the NBEE dental printer, achieving the industry-leading speed of 6 arches in 5 minutes., Partnered with Glidewell Labs, the world's largest dental laboratory, for high-volume production workflows., Showcased next-generation UBEE and NBEE MAX printers at IDS 2025.

Notable Customers

Glidewell Labs; Forestadent; BEGO; Medit

https://www.uniz.com

AM patents

AM-relevant patents linked to this company.

Patents
6
Granted
0
Families
6

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

Filings by year: 2021: 2 · 2020: 4

  1. 3D printing supporting body reinforcing method and device112873835 · CN
  2. Gray scale setting method and device of 3D printer and 3D printer113352618 · CN
  3. Method and system for generating supporting structure in 3D printing112406108 · CN
  4. Photocuring three-dimensional (3D) printer and light source system thereof112519224 · CN
  5. Treatment method and device for enhancing surface layer curing strength of photocuring 3D printing model112519232 · CN

Funding rounds

  • Series BUndisclosed2021-06Lead: Haoxi Investment · Source: CB Insights
  • Crowdfunding$257K2018-01Lead: N/A · Source: Kickstarter
  • Series A$6.8M2017-10Lead: Delian Capital · Source: Tracxn
  • Crowdfunding$571K2016-03Lead: N/A · Source: Kickstarter
  • AngelUndisclosed2015-02Lead: Congwu Cheng · Source: TechNode

Why this company matters

AMPulse analysis, not a company disclosure

Uniz designs and manufactures professional-grade LCD-based stereolithography (SLA/MSLA) systems and specialized resins for dental, industrial, and medical applications. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Diego, the company targets mid-market professionals who need high throughput at a competitive price point, differentiating from established alternatives like Formlabs and SprintRay.

The core technology is cUDP (continuous Uni-Directional Peel), which eliminates the traditional layer-by-layer delay to achieve continuous printing speeds up to 1,200 mm/hr. A patented liquid cooling system maintains the LCD temperature below 40°C, extending hardware lifespan and ensuring consistent precision during high-power light exposure at 16 mW/cm². Key products include the UBEE desktop printer and the large-format NBEE MAX industrial system.

Uniz primarily serves dental clinics, laboratories, and orthodontists, with named customers including Glidewell Labs, Forestadent, BEGO, and Medit. Applications span digital dentistry, orthodontics, medical device manufacturing, jewelry, industrial prototyping, and footwear. Partnerships with BEGO validate VarseoSmile materials for permanent restorations, while integration with Medit intraoral scanning workflows streamlines digital production.

The company has raised $9.8 million from investors including Delian Capital, Haoxi Investment, and AutoNavi founder Congwu Cheng, plus a 2016 Kickstarter that raised over $570,000. With 80+ employees and distribution across 30 countries, Uniz maintains a strong position in high-speed dental 3D printing. The open question is whether its LCD-based approach can sustain a speed advantage as competitors adopt similar continuous-print technologies.