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Zhongke Fengyang

ApplicationQuanzhou, Fujian, ChinaFounded 2019· One of 410 Application companies tracked by AMPulse

Industrializes metal 3D printing of shoe molds at scale, operating 52 metal AM machines to serve major footwear brands.

CEO / Founder
Zhu Yaosheng
Team Size
51-200
Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$2.8M
Latest Round
Series A
Key Investors
Xingzheng Capital Fujian Specialized and New Fund

Technology & Products

Key Products

Metal 3D Digital Shoe Mold; Rapid prototyping services; Batch production of shoe molds; Digital additive manufacturing solutions

Technological Advantage

Proprietary metal PBF-LB process optimized for shoe mold production, achieving high precision and consistency; protected by 86 patents; independently verified in customer case studies with major brands like Li-Ning and Nike. Core IP is defensible via patent portfolio; process and material expertise create a technology moat in the niche footwear mold segment.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces shoe mold development time from 18 months to 4 months, enables rapid prototyping and batch production, and offers cost savings and design flexibility compared to traditional methods.

How They Differentiate

3x faster development cycle (18 months to 4 months) and higher design flexibility vs. traditional CNC shoe mold makers; specialized expertise in footwear mold geometry and material properties vs. general metal AM service bureaus.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Domestic and international footwear brands (e.g., Li-Ning, Anta, Nike, Adidas)

Industry Verticals

Footwear; Sports Equipment; Manufacturing

Competitors

Traditional shoe mold manufacturers; Other metal AM service bureaus focusing on tooling

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Revenue grew from ~$0.03M in 2020 to ~$9.1M in 2024; operates 52 printing devices with plans to expand to 100; cumulative output of over 15,000 shoe molds.

Major Milestones

Founded in 2019; 2023: Listed as MIIT's 'Typical Application Scenario of Additive Manufacturing'; 2024: Annual revenue ~$9.1M; 2025: Operates 52 printing devices; 2026: Vietnam factory opened

Notable Customers

Li-Ning; Anta; 361°; Hongxing Erke; Puma; Nike; Decathlon; On; Adidas