Elegoo

What Elegoo does

Elegoo (legal entity Shenzhen SmartPie Technology Co.) is a Shenzhen-headquartered consumer and prosumer 3D printing company founded in 2015, operating as one of China's 'Four Little Dragons' alongside Bambu Lab, Creality, and Anycubic, which collectively hold 94% of the global sub-$2,500 3D printer market. The company serves hobbyists, families, educators, and professionals in more than 150 countries through a portfolio spanning FDM printers (Centauri series with CoreXY architecture up to 500 mm/s, Neptune series, OrangeStorm Giga), LCD/MSLA resin printers (Mars, Saturn, Jupiter series including the 16K-resolution Saturn 4 Ultra 16K and Jupiter 2), the Phecda laser engraver, post-processing equipment (Mercury wash-and-cure stations), a broad consumables line (PLA, PETG, TPU, ASA, ABS filaments and multiple resin formulations), and Arduino-based STEM kits. The proprietary CANVAS four-color material management system with RFID filament detection, the 31-sensor monitoring architecture, and ElegooSlicer / ELEGOO SatelLite / Matrix app / Nexprint creator platform constitute the differentiated software and ecosystem layer.

The business model is direct-to-consumer e-commerce and Amazon marketplace sales of one-time hardware purchases with no subscription requirement, supplemented by recurring consumables (filament and resin), accessories, and spare parts. Pricing spans from $195 entry-level resin printers (Mars 5 Ultra) and $299 FDM printers (Centauri 2) up to $949 large-format resin printers (Jupiter 2), with regional pricing in EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, and JPY and frequent promotional discounting. Distribution leverages the Shenzhen supply-chain advantage (~80% of components sourced within a two-hour radius), global e-commerce storefronts, an authorized reseller network, trade show direct sales (RAPID + TCT, PAX East, Formnext), and community-driven growth through Discord, Reddit, and seven product-specific Facebook groups. Reported 2025 revenue exceeded $300 million (~2.3 billion RMB) with over 30% year-over-year growth, and a 2026 revenue target of RMB 3.5–4.0 billion has been set following a $70 million Series B+ in April 2026 and a prior strategic investment from DJI in November 2025.

Name

Elegoo

Legal name

Shenzhen SmartPie Technology Co.

Website

https://elegoo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Elegoo is a Shenzhen-based consumer and prosumer 3D printing company offering FDM (Centauri, Neptune), resin (Mars, Saturn, Jupiter), laser engravers, filaments, resins, and STEM kits to hobbyists, families, educators, and professionals across 150+ countries via direct e-commerce and Amazon.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Desktop 3D Printers

NAICS

Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

3D Printers (Additive Manufacturing) (HDACAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Large-Format & Industrial Production 3D Printers (High-Throughput Systems) (IMAAAAAK), Resin Handling & Vat/Recoater Components (Vats, Films, Blades, Pumps) (IMAAAIAD)

Keywords

• Desktop 3D printers
• FDM printing systems
• Resin 3D printers
• 3D printing filaments
• STEM education kits

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenzhen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales (3D Printers): Primary revenue from selling 3D printer hardware including FDM printers (Centauri, Neptune, OrangeStorm Giga series), resin printers (Mars, Saturn, Jupiter series), and laser engravers. Hardware is sold as one-time purchases with varying price points from entry-level to professional grade.
2. Consumables (Filaments and Resins): Recurring revenue from proprietary and third-party compatible filaments (PLA, PETG, TPU, ASA, ABS, fiber-reinforced) and photopolymer resins sold in various sizes and formulations. Includes bulk bundle offerings.
3. Accessories and Parts: Revenue from printer accessories including build plates, LCD screens, resin tanks, FEP/PFA films, air purifiers, washing and curing stations, and spare parts for all printer series.
4. STEM Kits and Educational Products: Revenue from Arduino-compatible starter kits, robot kits, electronic component kits, and educational STEM products targeting students and educators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Elegoo designs, manufactures, and sells consumer and prosumer desktop 3D printers spanning FDM (CoreXY and bed-slinger) and LCD/MSLA resin technologies, along with branded filaments, photopolymer resins, post-processing wash-and-cure stations, a fiber laser engraver, and Arduino-based STEM kits. The hardware is supported by proprietary software (ElegooSlicer, ELEGOO SatelLite, ELEGOO Matrix App) and the Nexprint model platform. Products are sold direct-to-consumer and through Amazon and authorized resellers across more than 150 countries at price points ranging from $195 entry-level resin machines to $949 large-format professional resin printers.

Product overview

ELEGOO is a Shenzhen-based smart manufacturing company offering a comprehensive consumer and prosumer 3D printing ecosystem. The product portfolio spans two primary printer technologies: FDM (filament-based) and resin (LCD/SLA) 3D printing, supplemented by post-processing equipment, laser engravers, filaments, resins, and STEM education kits. The FDM lineup includes the high-speed Centauri series (Centauri Carbon 2 Combo, Centauri Carbon 2, Centauri Carbon) featuring CoreXY architecture and multicolor CANVAS printing, the mid-range Neptune series (Neptune 4 through Neptune 2), and the large-format OrangeStorm Giga. The resin printer range encompasses the Jupiter series (Jupiter 2, Jupiter SE) for ultra-large format production, the Saturn series (Saturn 4 Ultra 16K/12K, Saturn 3, Saturn 2) for professional detail work, and the Mars series (Mars 5 Ultra, Mars 5, Mars 4) for accessible entry-level resin printing. Supporting the hardware ecosystem is proprietary software including ElegooSlicer for FDM printing, ELEGOO SatelLite for resin slicing, ELEGOO Matrix App for remote printer management, and Nexprint model hub for community content sharing. Post-processing is handled by the Mercury wash-and-cure station series. The portfolio is rounded out by comprehensive consumables (PLA, PETG, TPU, ASA, ABS filaments and various resin formulations), air purifiers, and Arduino-based STEM kits for education. The company positions itself as an integrated end-to-end ecosystem provider rather than a single-product manufacturer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CANVAS: A proprietary multicolor printing system developed by ELEGOO for its Centauri Carbon platform, enabling four-color instant switching with RFID filament detection.
• Nexprint
• ElegooSlicer
• ELEGOO SatelLite
• ELEGOO Matrix App

Products and services

• Centauri Carbon 2 Combo High-speed CoreXY multicolor FDM 3D printer with CANVAS four-color printing system, 500 mm/s velocity, 256x256x256mm build volume, 31 smart sensors, auto calibration, and RFID filament detection for seamless multi-material printing.
• Centauri Carbon 2 CoreXY FDM 3D printer with multicolor capability via the CANVAS system, 500 mm/s print speeds, automatic calibration, and support for engineering filaments including PETG and fiber-reinforced materials.
• Centauri 2 Combo Mid-range CoreXY multicolor FDM 3D printer bundling the four-spool CANVAS material management system with 500 mm/s print speeds and automatic calibration for hobbyists and families.
• ELEGOO × emoji Centauri Carbon 2 Combo

Quantifiable outcome

• 119% year-over-year growth in China's 3D printer exports, with Chinese manufacturers holding 94% of global market share for sub-$2,500 machines
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, major, minor and core.

• emoji® Brand (via Big Picture Licensing)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026ELEGOO partnered with the emoji brand to launch the world's first co-branded 3D printer, the ELEGOO x emoji Centauri Carbon 2 Combo. The partnership features emoji-themed exterior design, custom UI, and branded G-code files. The collaboration positions 3D printing as everyday lifestyle technology and was brokered by Big Picture Licensing as the emoji company's UK licensing agent.
• RAPID + TCT Trade ShowmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 April 2026ELEGOO exhibited at RAPID + TCT 2026 in Boston showcasing the Jupiter 2 and ecosystem products, hosting community events like 'Print What You Scan' at Booth 1215.
• FrankBuilt (Industry Creator)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 April 2026Industry creator FrankBuilt led community activations at RAPID + TCT 2026, demonstrating 3D scanning integration with ELEGOO's printing ecosystem through workshops and live demonstrations.
• PAX East Gaming ConventionmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 March 2026ELEGOO made its debut at PAX East in Boston, one of the world's most influential gaming conventions, showcasing its 3D printing technology to gaming and maker culture audiences. The company featured the first public exhibition of the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo alongside interactive demonstrations.
• Nexprint Model CreatorscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Third-party 3D model creators contribute designs to the Nexprint platform including creators like stlflix, Soarpix, BondFire, ArgiCZ, Endk7, and davemoneysign. ELEGOO supports creators through $1 Million Creator Fund.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bambu Lab: Bambu Lab is the global market leader in consumer/prosumer FDM 3D printing and ELEGOO's most direct competitor. Both companies compete head-to-head in the CoreXY FDM category with overlapping price points, target buyer (makers and prosumer), and product cadence (Centauri Carbon vs X1/P1 series). Bambu Lab is the explicit benchmark ELEGOO seeks to displace.
• Creality: Creality is one of the 'Four Little Dragons' alongside ELEGOO and a direct competitor in consumer FDM and resin 3D printers. Both companies target entry-level and prosumer hobbyists with overlapping product lines (Ender/K1 vs Neptune/Centauri), compete on price-performance, and share the same Shenzhen supply chain ecosystem.
• Anycubic: Anycubic is the third of the 'Four Little Dragons' and a direct competitor in both FDM (Kobra series) and resin (Photon series) consumer 3D printing. Comparable business model, pricing tier, target customer, and distribution approach, with overlapping product roadmaps in entry-level and prosumer segments.
• Prusa Research: Prusa Research is a European direct competitor in prosumer FDM 3D printing (Original Prusa MK4, MINI). While positioned at a higher price point than ELEGOO's entry-level Centauri/Neptune, it competes for the same maker and prosumer buyer and is widely considered a software/firmware quality benchmark that ELEGOO is working to match.

Broad incumbents

• Formlabs: Formlabs is the leading professional desktop SLA/resin 3D printing incumbent and a benchmark in software workflow. It competes with ELEGOO's Mars/Saturn/Jupiter resin series at the professional tier, and is also a named SLS competitor as ELEGOO expands into that category. Broader portfolio and higher ASPs than ELEGOO.
• Ultimaker: Ultimaker is an established professional FDM 3D printing incumbent focused on enterprise and industrial customers. It competes with ELEGOO's Neptune 4 Pro/Plus/Max and OrangeStorm Giga in the prosumer-to-professional tier, with overlapping use cases in engineering and rapid prototyping.
• MakerBot: MakerBot (owned by Stratasys) is a broad incumbent in desktop FDM 3D printing with strong presence in education and professional segments. It competes with ELEGOO's STEM kits and Centauri/Neptune lines for educational and prosumer buyers, though positioned at higher ASPs and with a more enterprise channel.

Emerging players

• Sinterit: Sinterit is a desktop SLS 3D printing specialist explicitly named as the target competitor for ELEGOO's planned SLS expansion. It is comparable because ELEGOO intends to disrupt SLS the same way it disrupted FDM/resin — through accessible pricing and consumer-friendly UX.
• Snapmaker: Snapmaker is a Shenzhen-based emerging competitor in multi-function 3-in-1 3D printing/CNC/laser machines. It targets overlapping maker and prosumer segments and competes with ELEGOO's Phecda laser engraver and Centauri FDM line as part of the desktop digital fabrication ecosystem.

Others

• Polymaker: Polymaker is a leading 3D printing filament and material manufacturer that competes with ELEGOO's filament business (PLA, PETG, specialty). It is comparable as an adjacent/enabling participant in the same hardware ecosystem — Polymaker materials can run on ELEGOO printers and vice versa, making them both partners and competitors in the consumables layer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/ElegooOfficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/ELEGOOOfficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/elegoo
• TikToktiktok.com/@elegoo3dofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elegoo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors9 records

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M&A

Investments

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