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VoxelDance

SoftwareShanghai, ChinaFounded 2019· One of 350 Software companies tracked by AMPulse

VoxelDance develops VoxelDance Additive, an all-in-one data preparation software for industrial 3D printing, supporting technologies like SLA, SLS, and SLM.

CEO / Founder
Chaoxin Zhang
Team Size
51-200
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$4.2M
Latest Round
Series A
Key Investors
Richen Capital

Technology & Products

Key Products

["VoxelDance Additive"]

Technological Advantage

The company's core strength lies in its independently developed geometry kernel, which allows for rapid innovation and customization. Its business advantage is bolstered by strategic partnerships with 3D printer manufacturers to offer integrated software solutions.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

To provide a powerful, efficient, and user-friendly software that streamlines the entire 3D printing workflow, from data preparation to printing, to increase productivity and reduce costs.

How They Differentiate

VoxelDance differentiates by offering a versatile and powerful software compatible with a broad range of 3D printers and technologies. It aims to provide a more user-friendly and cost-effective alternative to established competitors, focusing on workflow efficiency.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Industrial manufacturers and designers in sectors such as healthcare, automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, and education.

Industry Verticals

["Healthcare","Automotive","Aerospace","Consumer Goods","Education","Industrial Manufacturing"]

Competitors

Materialise; Autodesk Netfabb; nTop

Growth & Milestones

Major Milestones

["Secured Pre-A funding from Richen Capital.","Established partnerships with key 3D printer manufacturers like ELEGOO, Photocentric, and Shining 3D.","Released several major versions of its flagship software, VoxelDance Additive.","Appointed Robert Yusin as COO to expand global operations in 2021."]

Notable Customers

Shining 3D Dental; HeyGears

https://www.voxeldance.com

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Why this company matters

VoxelDance occupies a growing niche in the additive manufacturing software stack: an all-in-one data preparation platform that supports polymer and metal powder bed fusion as well as vat photopolymerization. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Shanghai, the company targets industrial manufacturers who need a single toolchain for multiple printer technologies, reducing the complexity of switching between proprietary slicers.

The core product, VoxelDance Additive, is built on an independently developed geometry kernel that enables rapid iteration on support structures, slicing algorithms, and path planning. This kernel gives VoxelDance the flexibility to customize features for specific hardware partners, a key advantage in a market where printer OEMs increasingly seek integrated software to differentiate their machines.

VoxelDance has secured partnerships with printer manufacturers including ELEGOO, Photocentric, Shining 3D, Eplus3D, and Creality, embedding its software into their ecosystems. Notable end users include Shining 3D Dental and HeyGears, reflecting adoption in dental and medical applications. The company also serves automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, and education verticals, competing against Materialise, Autodesk Netfabb, and nTop.

A $4.2M Pre-A round from Richen Capital and the appointment of a COO for global expansion in 2021 signal early traction. An ongoing IP dispute with nTop underscores the importance of proprietary algorithms in this segment. The open question is whether VoxelDance can scale its partner-led model beyond China and maintain software differentiation as larger competitors bundle prep tools with their own hardware and simulation suites.