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Hisun Biomaterials

MaterialsTaizhou, Zhejiang, ChinaFounded 2004· One of 1019 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse

Produces polylactic acid (PLA) resins for 3D printing filaments and other applications, enabling biodegradable and sustainable additive manufacturing materials.

CEO / Founder
Chen Zhiming
Team Size
201-500
Stage
Active
Total Funding
Undisclosed
Latest Round
IPO
Key Investors
Zhejiang Haituan Co., Ltd., Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Taizhou Jiaojiang District State-owned Assets Management Co., Public Investors

Technology & Products

Key Products

REVODE701 (PLA modified resin); REVODE161 (PLA resin for 3D printing filament); REVODE110 (high optical purity PLA)

Technological Advantage

Proprietary PLA production process from renewable resources (cassava, maize) with high biodegradability and food contact safety; vertically integrated from raw materials to resin.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Provides high-performance PLA resins that reduce environmental impact by offering biodegradable alternatives to traditional plastics, with applications in 3D printing, packaging, and textiles.

How They Differentiate

Focus on PLA resin production with proprietary lactide technology, offering localized supply in China vs. international competitors; products specifically tailored for 3D printing filaments.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

3D printing filament manufacturers, packaging companies, textile producers, and industrial manufacturers seeking biodegradable materials

Industry Verticals

3D Printing; Packaging; Textiles; Catering Supplies

Competitors

NatureWorks LLC; TotalEnergies Corbion PLA S.A.; Nanjing Tianan Biological Material Co., Ltd.

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Expanded capacity with a 150,000-ton annual PLA project in Taizhou in 2021, achieving domestic PLA scale industrialization from scratch over nearly 20 years.

Major Milestones

Listed on Shanghai Stock Exchange (stock code 688203); Recognized as top 8 leading bio-PLA companies to watch in 2025

AM patents

AM-relevant patents linked to this company.

Patents
5
Granted
1
Families
5

Leading domains: process (5), material (2), application (1)

Filings by year: 2024: 1 · 2023: 1 · 2022: 1 · 2020: 2

  1. A preparation method for continuous fiber-reinforced polylactic acid resin 3D printing filament and a synchronous printing die117261221 · CN
  2. A preparation method of polylactic acid 3D printing wire111605220 · CN
  3. A continuous fiber-reinforced polylactic acid-based shape memory material and its preparation method117586613 · CN
  4. 3D printing polylactic acid resin material and preparation method thereof111484707 · CN
  5. A biomimetic material composition, preparation method thereof and product thereof119345457 · CN

Funding rounds

  • IPOUndisclosed2022-08Source: SSE - August 2022