Sailong AM

HardwareXi'an, ChinaFounded 2013· One of 1756 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Develops Selective Electron Beam Melting (SEBM) systems and Plasma Rotating Electrode Process (PREP) powder production equipment for high-performance metal additive manufacturing, enabling complex titanium and superalloy components for aerospace and medical applications.

CEO / Founder: Zhang Jian
Team Size: 201-500
Stage: Active
Total Funding: $25M
Latest Round: Post-IPO
Key Investors: China SME Development Fund (Xi'an) National Center Partnership (Limited Partnership); Xi'an Industrial Investment Group Co., Ltd.; Shaanxi Jinzi Julong Venture Capital; Northwest Institute for Non-ferrous Metal Research; Haitong Innovation; Tongchuang Xiicheng; Kekong Synergy Investment | NEEQ listing 2025-12-30 (代码 874878, 简称赛隆股份)

Technology & Products

Key Products

SEBM metal 3D printing systems; PREP metal powder production equipment; 3D printed complex metal components; Spherical metal powders (titanium, tantalum, tungsten, nickel alloys)

Technological Advantage

VERIFIED: Proprietary SEBM technology enables processing of high-melting-point, reactive metals (tantalum, titanium alloys) with density >99.5%, protected by patent portfolio; DEFENSIBLE through state-backed research institute affiliation and technical standards participation.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces lead times for complex metal parts from months to weeks while achieving material properties exceeding forging standards, with proprietary SEBM technology enabling 99.5%+ density for challenging materials like tantalum and titanium alloys.

How They Differentiate

Specializes in electron beam melting (SEBM) vs competitors' laser-based (LPBF) approaches, enabling superior processing of refractory metals; 3x faster build rates for titanium alloys compared to conventional EBM systems while maintaining >99.5% density.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Aerospace manufacturers, medical device companies, industrial enterprises requiring high-performance metal components

Industry Verticals

Aerospace; Medical; Industrial Manufacturing

Competitors

BLT (Bright Laser Technologies); Farsoon; Eplus3D

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Undertaken >40 major national/provincial/municipal projects; recognized as national 'little giant' enterprise and intellectual property advantage enterprise

Major Milestones

2013: Company founded; 2015-2016: Developed first commercial SEBM equipment in China; 2018: Established Guangzhou Sailong Additive Manufacturing subsidiary; 2023: Reported success with SEBM of tantalum components achieving >99.5% density

Notable Customers

四川大学华西医院;中国人民解放军联勤保障部队第九二O医院

https://www.slmetal.com

Why this company matters

Xi'an Sailon Additive Technology Co. occupies a distinctive position in the Chinese metal additive manufacturing landscape as a state-controlled entity with direct technology transfer from the Northwest Institute for Non-ferrous Metal Research. Founded in 2013, the company specializes in Selective Electron Beam Melting (SEBM) and Plasma Rotating Electrode Process (PREP) powder production, differentiating itself from the dominant laser-based powder bed fusion (LPBF) competitors such as BLT, Farsoon, and Eplus3D.

The core technology is proprietary SEBM, which enables processing of high-melting-point, reactive metals like tantalum and titanium alloys to achieve densities exceeding 99.5%. The company claims build rates for titanium alloys that are three times faster than conventional electron beam melting systems. Its product portfolio includes SEBM metal 3D printing systems, PREP powder production equipment, and spherical metal powders in titanium, tantalum, tungsten, and nickel alloys.

Target customers include aerospace manufacturers, medical device companies, and industrial enterprises requiring high-performance metal components. Named customers include West China Hospital of Sichuan University and the 920th Hospital of the Joint Logistics Support Force of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. The company has undertaken more than 40 major national, provincial, and municipal projects and is recognized as a national 'little giant' enterprise.

The strategic moat is defensible through state backing, a patent portfolio of over 100 authorized patents, and participation in more than 30 national and industry standards. However, Xi'an Sailon is not among the top revenue leaders in Chinese metal AM, facing competitive pressure from larger players like BLT and global leaders like EOS. The open question is whether its SEBM specialization in refractory metals can sustain growth as LPBF technology continues to advance in speed and material capability.