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Zhongyuan Advanced Materials

MaterialsXinxiang, Henan, ChinaFounded 2018· One of 955 Materials companies tracked by AMPulse

Produces high-performance spherical metal powders for additive manufacturing, specializing in titanium and nickel-based alloys for aerospace and medical applications.

CEO / Founder
Zhang Jidong
Team Size
51-200
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$32M
Latest Round
Series C
Key Investors
CAS Star, Henan Investment Group, Xinxiang Investment Group, Zhongyuan United Investment, SCGC (深创投), 泸州航发投, 国家军民融合产业投资基金, 通商基金, 宁波海曙产投, 深圳高新投

Technology & Products

Key Products

Spherical Titanium Alloy Powder (Ti6Al4V); Nickel-based Superalloy Powder (Inconel 718/625); Cobalt-Chromium Alloy Powder; Aluminum Alloy Powder

Technological Advantage

Advanced vacuum melting capabilities that minimize impurities, coupled with a high-yield atomization process that optimizes production costs for fine-grade powders (15-45μm).

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Delivers aerospace-grade spherical metal powders with high sphericity and low oxygen content, enabling the production of critical structural components with superior mechanical properties at a lower cost than imported alternatives.

How They Differentiate

Focuses on high-temperature superalloys and titanium with lower oxygen pickup and higher flowability than general-purpose domestic suppliers like CNPC Powder.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Aerospace OEMs, medical device manufacturers, and 3D printing service providers.

Industry Verticals

Aerospace; Defense; Medical; Automotive

Competitors

Avimetal Powder Metallurgy; CNPC Powder; Sino-Euro Materials Technologies (SMT)

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Annual production capacity of 1,000+ tons of high-end spherical metal powder; operates 10+ atomization production lines including EIGA and PREP processes; recognized as a provincial-level 'Specialized and Sophisticated' enterprise.

Major Milestones

Commissioned a large-scale production base in Xinxiang with an annual capacity exceeding 1,000 tons of metal powder.

Notable Customers

AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China); AECC (Aero Engine Corporation of China); BIAM (Beijing Institute of Aeronautical Materials)

https://www.zy-am.com

Why this company matters

Zhongyuan Advanced Materials positions itself as a challenger in the Chinese market for high-performance spherical metal powders, targeting aerospace and medical OEMs that have historically relied on imported or state-owned suppliers. The company differentiates through a focus on high-temperature superalloys and titanium powders with low oxygen content and high flowability, aiming to match the quality of imported alternatives at a lower cost.

The core technology is Electrode Induction Melting Gas Atomization (EIGA), which the company claims achieves oxygen content below 0.1% and sphericity above 95%. Key products include Ti-6Al-4V, Inconel 718 and 625, cobalt-chromium, and aluminum alloy powders, with a particular emphasis on fine-grade fractions in the 15-45μm range suitable for LPBF systems. The company operates over 10 atomization lines, including both EIGA and PREP processes, and reports an annual production capacity exceeding 1,000 tons.

Customers include AVIC, AECC, and the Beijing Institute of Aeronautical Materials, placing Zhongyuan within the supply chain for Chinese aerospace primes and defense-related programs. The company also serves medical device manufacturers and 3D printing service bureaus. It has been recognized as a provincial-level 'Specialized and Sophisticated' enterprise and has raised $18.2 million from investors including CAS Star and Henan Investment Group.

The primary competitive risk is that Zhongyuan competes directly with established state-owned material suppliers such as Avimetal Powder Metallurgy and Sino-Euro Materials Technologies, which have deeper ties to Chinese aerospace primes. Its ability to scale while maintaining consistent powder quality will determine whether it can displace incumbents or remain a secondary source for domestic AM production.