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WinSun

ApplicationShanghai, China (with facilities in Suzhou Industrial Park and Qingpu Industrial Park)Founded 2003· One of 381 Application companies tracked by AMPulse

WinSun develops large-scale construction 3D printing systems and proprietary 'ink' materials, including recycled components, to rapidly construct a variety of buildings and infrastructure components.

CEO / Founder
Ma Yihe
Team Size
201-500
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$30.0M
Latest Round
Series A
Key Investors
Angel Investor, Sequoia China (红杉中国)

Technology & Products

Key Products

["Large-scale construction 3D printers","Proprietary printing materials ('ink')","3D printed residential and commercial buildings","3D printed infrastructure components","Specialized building materials (GRG, SRC, FRP)"]

Technological Advantage

Early mover advantage, extensive international project experience, and a strong focus on sustainability through recycled material utilization.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Enables faster construction speeds, reduced waste through recycled material use, lower labor costs, and the ability to produce complex architectural designs with enhanced environmental sustainability.

How They Differentiate

Pioneered large-scale 3D printed construction with proprietary, waste-utilizing materials and extensive project execution experience across multiple international markets.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Governments, real estate developers, construction companies, and architectural firms.

Industry Verticals

["Construction","Infrastructure","Real Estate Development","Government/Public Works"]

Competitors

Apis Cor; ICON; COBOD International

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Materials used in over 400 national landmark buildings; rapid project completions including printing 10 houses in 24 hours; significant international expansion.

Major Milestones

["Founded in 2003","Development of key building materials (GRG, SRC, FRP) between 2002-2007","Printed 10 houses in 24 hours (2014)","Constructed the world’s first 3D printed 5-story apartment building (2015)","Built the world's first 3D printed office building in Dubai (2016)","Accumulated over 300 national patents","Established US subsidiary Gaudi Tech in 2023"]

Notable Customers

Dubai Future Foundation; Various Chinese government entities and developers

https://www.winsun-global.com; https://www.winsun3d.com

Why this company matters

WinSun occupies a distinctive position as an early mover in construction-scale additive manufacturing, developing large-format material extrusion (MEX-3DCP) systems and proprietary cementitious inks that incorporate recycled components. Founded in 2003, the company has accumulated over 300 national patents related to its printing technology, processes, and materials, giving it a broad IP portfolio in the construction 3D printing space.

The company's core offering includes large-scale construction 3D printers, specialized printing materials (referred to as 'ink'), and the capability to produce residential buildings, commercial structures, and infrastructure components. WinSun also manufactures specialized building materials such as glass-reinforced gypsum (GRG), steel-reinforced concrete (SRC), and fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP), which predate its 3D printing activities and inform its material science expertise.

WinSun's target customers include governments, real estate developers, construction companies, and architectural firms. Notable projects include the world's first 3D printed office building in Dubai (2016) in partnership with the Dubai Future Foundation, and a five-story apartment building completed in 2015. The company has also worked with AECOM, Jiayuan Group, and the Beijing Institute of Architectural Design. Its materials have been used in over 400 national landmark buildings in China.

The company's primary competitive risk comes from newer entrants such as ICON and COBOD International, which have raised significant venture capital and expanded internationally. WinSun's early mover advantage and focus on recycled material utilization provide differentiation, but its reliance on government contracts and Chinese domestic projects may limit growth relative to better-funded global competitors. The establishment of a US subsidiary, Gaudi Tech, in 2023 signals an attempt to enter the North American market.