VILORY uses aerospace-grade titanium alloy powder to 3D print 2025 'Sichao' championship trophy

Chinese metal powder producer VILORY (Jiangsu Vilory New Materials Co., Ltd.) has used its own aerospace-grade titanium alloy powder to 3D print the 2025 'Sichao' championship trophy for the Jiangsu Super League (苏超). The trophy, produced via laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), weighs over 50% less than a conventionally manufactured equivalent. The company, a subsidiary of Xukuang Group and headquartered in Xuzhou, Jiangsu province, reports 100% domestic self-sufficiency in high-end intelligent equipment and critical components, having broken import dependence for superalloy and titanium alloy powders. VILORY also disclosed that AI-driven process parameter optimization and simulation have increased the success rate for complex-shaped parts from 50% to approximately 90%.

This trophy application, while symbolic, carries significance beyond marketing. It demonstrates that Chinese metal powder suppliers have reached a qualification and performance level sufficient for high-visibility, structurally demanding aerospace-grade applications. VILORY positions itself as a domestic alternative to Western powder producers such as Carpenter Technology, Sandvik, and Praxair Surface Technologies, particularly in the aerospace, medical, and consumer electronics verticals. The company's claim of 100% domestic equipment and material self-reliance aligns with the broader Chinese localization arc in metal AM, where domestic suppliers are increasingly matching Western specifications while integrating materials, service capacity, and customer references. The reported AI-driven yield improvement from 50% to 90% for complex geometries also signals that Chinese AM firms are investing in process governance and simulation, not just powder production capacity.

For VILORY, the practical next step is converting this trophy-level visibility into repeatable production contracts with aerospace primes and medical device manufacturers, where qualification documentation and long-term supply agreements matter more than one-off demonstrations. The company's 11-year trajectory from startup to national-level 'Little Giant' specialist suggests execution capability, but the real test will be whether it can embed its powders into certified workflows at scale. For buyers evaluating Chinese metal powder sources, the trophy is a credible reference point, but should be weighed against the qualification burden and supply-chain reliability required for serial production in regulated industries.