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Xianyi Technology

HardwareHangzhou, ChinaFounded 2022· One of 1739 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

An industrial-grade additive manufacturing platform specializing in continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) 3D printing for high-performance structural components.

CEO / Founder
Li Jiaming
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$2.8M
Latest Round
Seed
Key Investors
Qingsong Fund (青松基金), Tai Lun Capital (泰伦资本)

Technology & Products

Key Products

["Industrial CFRTP 3D Printing Systems (Hardware)","Proprietary Fiber-Path Planning & Optimization Software","Custom High-Performance Composite Structural Components","Specialized Thermoplastic Composite Filaments"]

Technological Advantage

Leverages advanced fiber-path planning algorithms developed at Zhejiang University to optimize fiber orientation for maximum load-bearing capacity, enabling the creation of complex geometries impossible with traditional composite layup methods.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces component lead times by up to 80% while delivering aerospace-grade structural composites that offer superior strength-to-weight ratios compared to traditional metals.

How They Differentiate

Xianyi differentiates through its 'localized' full-stack integration, specifically proprietary fiber-path planning software that optimizes load-bearing orientation. Unlike competitors that rely on generalized slicing, Xianyi’s algorithms are tailored for aerospace-grade structural integrity and domestic Chinese industrial standards, reducing lead times by 80%.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Aerospace manufacturers, UAV (drone) developers, automotive OEMs, and high-end industrial equipment producers seeking lightweight metal replacements.

Industry Verticals

["Aerospace & Aviation","Automotive & Transportation","Defense & Robotics","High-End Industrial Manufacturing"]

Competitors

Markforged; Anisoprint; Huaishu Technology (Kanytec)

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Transitioning from academic R&D to industrial-scale production; achieved 80% reduction in component lead times during pilot phases.

Major Milestones

["Founded in 2022 by Dr. Li Jiaming and a PhD team from Zhejiang University.","Developed proprietary localized fiber-path planning software for CFRTP 3D printing.","Secured over 10 million CNY in Seed funding from Qingsong Fund in early 2024.","Successfully industrialized aerospace-grade composite printing for commercial industrial applications."]

Notable Customers

Domestic Aerospace Research Institutes; UAV (Drone) Manufacturers; Automotive OEMs

https://www.xianyitech.com

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Why this company matters

Xianyi Technology is a Hangzhou-based deep-tech startup that builds industrial-grade additive manufacturing systems for continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composites. Founded in 2022 as a spin-off from Zhejiang University's School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, the company targets the metal-replacement market in aerospace, defense, and automotive sectors by offering components with strength-to-weight ratios comparable to metals but with lead times reduced by up to 80%.

The company's core differentiator is its proprietary fiber-path planning and optimization software, developed from doctoral research at Zhejiang University. Unlike generalized slicing algorithms used by competitors, Xianyi's software optimizes fiber orientation for maximum load-bearing capacity, enabling complex geometries that are impossible with traditional composite layup methods. This full-stack integration covers hardware design, material processing, and localized path-planning algorithms, making Xianyi one of the few domestic Chinese startups to master all three layers of CFRTP 3D printing.

Xianyi's product line includes industrial CFRTP 3D printing systems, custom high-performance composite structural components, and specialized thermoplastic composite filaments. The company serves domestic aerospace research institutes, UAV manufacturers, and automotive OEMs seeking lightweight alternatives to metals like aluminum and titanium. Early pilot phases have demonstrated the 80% lead time reduction in producing aerospace-grade structural parts.

The company faces established competitors such as Markforged and Anisoprint, as well as domestic rival Huaishu Technology (Kanytec). Xianyi's strategic moat lies in its deep academic roots and proprietary path-planning algorithms tailored to Chinese industrial standards. Key partnerships with Zhejiang University and strategic investment from Qingsong Fund and Tai Lun Capital provide R&D and financial support as the company transitions from academic R&D to industrial-scale production.