Prismlab

What Prismlab does

Prismlab China Ltd. is a Shanghai-headquartered high-tech enterprise founded in 2010 (per company records; firmographic data indicates 2005) that develops, manufactures, and sells SLA-based 3D printing equipment and related post-processing automation. Its core technology stack includes proprietary SMS (Surface Micro Stereolithography) and sub-pixel micro scanning technology built on a microlens array, which the company reports delivers over 30x the forming efficiency of conventional DMD chip systems and enables spot sizes down to 500nm. The product portfolio centers on dental and orthodontic applications, comprising the Rapid-400 and Rapid-600 series high-precision UV-curing 3D printers, MP series micro-nano precision printers, the ACTA-A/B/D/E automatic clear aligner trimming machines (with the ACTA-A capable of producing 720 dental aligners per day at under 40 seconds per piece), dental TPU foils and sheets, and complementary post-processing equipment including thermoforming, sorting, and packing modules. Additional product lines target ceramics (CP series) and large-format dental applications (SP series).

The company operates a sales-led, hardware-centric go-to-market with quote-based pricing, multi-year contracts, and after-sales service as a secondary revenue stream. International reach is established through a commercial website available in 60+ language versions and a B2B marketplace presence with 325+ featured product listings. Primary customers are dental laboratories, orthodontic clinics, and dental aligner manufacturers; secondary segments include medical device manufacturers (microfluidic chips, endoscope lenses), universities and research institutions, footwear mold producers, jewelry designers, and general industrial prototyping shops. Certifications include ISO 9001 quality management and European CE marking, and the Rapid-400 series has received the Germany Design Award and Taiwan Gold Dot Award. The company has raised approximately $36.4M across two rounds from CM Venture Capital (2017) and Qiming Venture Partners (2022) and remains privately held with no disclosed parent, subsidiaries, or M&A activity.

Name

Prismlab

Legal name

Prismlab China Ltd.

Website

https://prismlab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Prismlab China Ltd. is a Shanghai-based manufacturer of SLA-based 3D printers, automated clear aligner trimming systems, and dental consumables, serving dental labs, orthodontic clinics, medical device makers, and research institutions globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial 3D Printing Equipment

NAICS

Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114)

SIC

Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843), Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing for Dental Prosthetics (HLABAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Clear Aligner Orthodontics (HLABABAD), Medical & Dental Prototyping (Models, Guides, Pre-Op Planning) (IMAAAFAI), Medical & Dental 3D Printing Services (patient-specific devices, dental labs) (IMAAADAG)

Keywords

• SLA 3D printers
• Dental aligner equipment
• Micro-nano 3D printing
• Industrial rapid prototyping
• Orthodontic foil materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Xinzhuang

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 3D Printing Equipment Sales: Sale of industrial 3D printers including Rapid-400 series, Rapid-600 series, and MP series precision micro-nano 3D printers. These are high-value capital equipment sold to dental labs, orthodontic clinics, and industrial manufacturers.
2. Dental Foils and Materials: Sale of dental orthodontic foils/sheets used for manufacturing clear aligners. High-quality TPU-based materials for dental applications.
3. Clear Aligner Production Equipment: Sale of ACTA-series automatic clear aligner trimming machines and post-processing equipment for dental aligner manufacturing.
4. After-sales Service: Professional after-sales service including installation, commissioning, operator training, and equipment maintenance support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Prismlab develops, manufactures, and sells high-speed SLA-based 3D printers (Rapid-400, Rapid-600, MP Series, CP Series, SP Series, Prismlab One) along with ACTA-series automatic clear aligner trimming machines, TPU-based dental foil/sheet consumables, and post-processing equipment for dental, orthodontic, microfluidic, jewelry, and industrial prototyping applications. Production targets include 24-hour continuous printing and 720 dental aligner pieces per day through integrated turnkey production lines.

Product overview

Prismlab is a high-tech enterprise integrating optical, mechanical, electrical technology, computer software and hardware, and photopolymer materials. The company develops, manufactures, and sells high-speed rapid prototyping machines based on SLA (Stereolithography) technology. The product portfolio centers on dental and orthodontic applications, comprising high-precision 3D printers (Rapid-400 Series, Rapid-600 Series, MP Series, Prismlab One), automatic clear aligner trimming machines (ACTA-A, ACTA-B, ACTA-D), dental foil materials, and supporting post-processing equipment (sorting, packing, thermoforming). The RP-400 and RP-600 series form the core printing platform, while the ACTA series enables automated aligner production. The MP series provides micro-scale precision for research and micro-device applications, and CP/SP series extend capabilities to ceramic printing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MicroNano 3D Printing: Micro-precision nano 3D printing technology platform featuring sub-pixel micro scanning technology based on microlens array for dental and jewelry applications

Products and services

• Rapid-400 Series 3D Printer High-precision UV curing 3D printer using the latest SMS technology for higher printing accuracy, with cloud data capture, 24-hour continuous printing, and automatic replenishment. Designed for dental, jewelry, and industrial prototyping customers.
• Rapid-600 Series 3D Printer Industrial high-precision 3D printer with market-verified performance, offering high printing precision and large forming range with stable performance for industrial production environments.
• MP Series Precision Micro Nano 3D Printer Precision micro nano 3D printer using sub-pixel micro scanning technology with microlens array, forming efficiency over 30 times higher than DMD-chip systems, with domestically developed anti-aging LCD offering 10-year service life under 7x24h continuous printing. Used for microfluidic chips, endoscope lenses, and micro-precision research.
• Prismlab One Desktop 3D Printer High-precision desktop 3D printer independently developed for dental and jewelry industries, used for producing wax and die models.
• ACTA-A Automatic Clear Aligner Trimming Machine Fully automatic clear aligner trimming machine capable of 24-hour uninterrupted operation, producing 720 standard dental aligners per day at less than 40 seconds per piece, with automatic grabbing, precise cutting, and automatic collection. Sold to dental laboratories and aligner production facilities.
• ACTA-E Automatic Clear Aligner Trimming Machine Automatic clear aligner trimming machine offering automatic feeding, automatic gripping of dental models, automatic gripping of dental sheets, automatic thermoforming, automatic marking, automatic trimming, and automatic collection in a single integrated system.
• ACTA-D Trimming Machine Trimming machine compatible with 3Shape design software, supporting batch import of dental models with one-click labeling, hollowing, positioning structure addition, and gum line generation for dental aligner production.
• High Quality Dental Sheets (Dental Foils) Orthodontic foils made of TPU material for producing clear aligners, available in various sizes, colors (colorless, light green, light blue), and surface finishes (mirror, frosted) with high toughness and stain resistance. Sold to dental aligner manufacturers.
• CP Series CP-200JD SMS Industrial Ceramic 3D Printer Industrial ceramic 3D printer using SMS technology for ceramic material printing, part of the broader clear aligner and dental manufacturing line.
• SP Series SP-600P01X High-Accuracy SMS 3D Printer High-accuracy SMS 3D printer for dental applications with large format printing capability.
• Automatic Models Sorting Machine Automatic sorting machine for dental models, sold as a standalone component of the aligner production line for dental laboratories.
• Automatic Aligner Sorting and Packing Machine Automatic sorting and packing machine for clear aligners, used by dental aligner production facilities to automate the final packaging step.
• PL-A07 Automatic Post-Processing Line Automatic post-processing line for 3D printed products used in dental aligner manufacturing workflows.
• PLS-ZDYM-03 Thermoforming Equipment Thermoforming equipment used for dental aligner production, converting dental sheets into formed aligner trays.

Quantifiable outcome

• Printing efficiency 30x higher than DMD chip technology
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Cooperative Partners (Logos Display)minorOthersThe website displays logos of approximately 20+ unnamed cooperative partners across various industries including dental, technology, and manufacturing sectors. These appear to be general business partners or suppliers rather than strategic technology partners.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• EnvisionTEC / Desktop Health: A pioneer in dental and orthodontic 3D printing (acquired by Desktop Metal and now operating as Desktop Health), offering SLA and DLP printers for aligner models, crowns, and bridges—directly competing with Prismlab's Rapid series in dental labs and orthodontic clinics.
• SprintRay: US-based dental 3D printing company focused on chairside and lab workflows for aligners, crowns, and surgical guides—competing with Prismlab in the same dental/orthodontic vertical with overlapping printer-and-resin ecosystem.
• Formlabs: SLA and SLS 3D printer maker with a strong dental vertical (Form 3B/4B) and proprietary resin ecosystem used widely in dental labs for models, surgical guides, and indirect bonding trays—directly comparable to Prismlab's Rapid and dental foil offering.
• SHINING 3D: China-based 3D scanning and printing company with a strong dental vertical (AccuFab printers for aligners and crowns)—the closest Chinese direct competitor to Prismlab in both geography and product portfolio.
• UnionTech: China-based SLA and SLS industrial 3D printer manufacturer serving dental, automotive, and prototyping applications—a domestic peer competing with Prismlab in industrial SLA and dental model printing.

Broad incumbents

• 3D Systems: Large incumbent 3D printing company with a dedicated dental portfolio (NextDent resins, Figure 4 printers) serving aligner, prosthetic, and orthodontic workflows—competing broadly with Prismlab across hardware and materials.
• Stratasys: Established 3D printing OEM with dental solutions (including Origin DLP printers and PolyJet-based dental models) serving orthodontic labs globally—an incumbent competitor to Prismlab's aligner production line.
• Carbon: DLS (digital light synthesis) 3D printing company serving dental and orthodontic labs with high-throughput printers and proprietary resins—an enterprise-tier competitor to Prismlab's high-speed aligner production stack.

Emerging players

• Asiga: Australia-based DLP 3D printer maker with strong dental and orthodontic presence, competing with Prismlab on accuracy and lab workflow integration at the mid-tier dental lab segment.
• Roland DGA: Dental and jewelry 3D milling and printing solutions provider, with DWP series dental 3D printers targeting the same dental lab and orthodontic clinic customer base as Prismlab.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Prismlab1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/prismlab-china-ltd

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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