Yangming

What Yangming does

Guangzhou Yangming New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. (Yangming, 广州市阳铭新材料科技有限公司, also styled 阳铭科技; regional equity exchange stock code 891471) is a privately held Chinese B2B industrial-grade 3D printing equipment and proprietary materials developer founded in January 2014 by UK-returned PhD Chen Ziyu. Headquartered in the South China New Materials Innovation Park in Guangzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone, the company builds a multi-technology additive manufacturing portfolio spanning FDM (Yin-1 Capricornus and YM-2 Leo industrial printers with parallel-arm architecture and enclosed heated chambers), SLA (YM-SLA300/450/600 with diode solid-state lasers and German SCANLAB galvanometers), and metal SLM (YM-SLM50/100/280 with 500W ytterbium fiber lasers), supported by self-developed filaments including industrial PA B380, quasi-industrial PA B330, PC 400 polycarbonate, medical-grade PEEK-500, plus ABS and PLA, and DLP photopolymer resins. The company has positioned the offering as a closed-loop ecosystem that integrates materials, equipment, and application engineering across FDM, SLA, metal SLM, MTM composite additive-subtractive manufacturing, and 3DP sand molds/wax patterns/precision casting.

Yangming commercializes its technology through direct B2B sales of hardware and consumables to manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, medical, and electronics sectors, complemented by per-gram 3D printing prototyping services (with a 50% sample-fee refund contingent on subsequent equipment purchase) and end-to-end technical solutions. Distribution combines a regional direct sales force with a trained distributor network across Guangzhou, Zhongshan, and Shenzhen, with customer acquisition primarily driven by participation in industry exhibitions including APPE, Canton Fair, Guangzhou Auto Parts Exhibition, and Zhuhai International Printing Consumables Exhibition. Pricing positions domestic alternatives at roughly 800 RMB/kg for industrial nylon filaments versus 2,500+ RMB/kg for imported equivalents, and at sub-100,000 RMB for industrial FDM equipment versus 1 million+ RMB for imported systems. Documented operational outcomes include R&D cycle compression from 3-4 years to 18 months and a reportedly reduced surgery time from 3 hours to 2 hours using Yangming-printed surgical planning models.

The company is a strategic shareholder partner of AVIC Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. (AVIC Lianchuang), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aviation Industry Corporation of China, providing privileged access to state-owned aerospace customers. Additional relationships include a research collaboration with South China University of Technology's Additive Manufacturing Laboratory. Yangming holds 30+ intellectual property rights (10 invention patents, 18 utility model patents, 4 software copyrights, 2 trademarks), maintains ISO 9001 and GB/T 29490-2013 intellectual property management system certifications, and is recognized as a national high-tech enterprise. The company is privately held, with operating geographies limited to China (Guangdong Province and South China), and has reported headcount of 1-10 employees.

Name

Yangming

Legal name

广州市阳铭新材料科技有限公司

Website

https://gz-ymkj.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Guangzhou Yangming New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. is a Chinese B2B manufacturer of industrial-grade 3D printing equipment and proprietary high-performance filaments, serving aerospace, automotive, medical, and electronics manufacturers with FDM, SLA, and metal SLM printing systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial 3D Printing Equipment

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (323)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Large-Format & Industrial Production 3D Printers (High-Throughput Systems) (IMAAAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Support Generation & Lattice/Structure Design Tools (IMAAACAJ), Polymer 3D Printing Service Bureaus (FDM/FFF, SLA/DLP, SLS/MJF) (IMAAADAA)

Keywords

• Industrial 3D printing
• Additive manufacturing equipment
• 3D printing materials
• Metal laser sintering
• Industrial prototyping services

Headquarters

HQ city

Guangzhou

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, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. 3D Printing Equipment Sales: Sale of proprietary industrial-grade 3D printing equipment including FDM printers (YM-1 Capricornus, YM-2 Leo), SLM metal printers (YM-SLM series), and SLA printers (YM-SLA series). Equipment prices range from under 100,000 RMB for entry-level industrial FDM to higher for metal printers.
2. 3D Printing Materials/Consumables Sales: Sale of proprietary 3D printing filaments including PA B380, PA B330, PC 400, PEEK-500, PLA, ABS, and DLP resins. Materials priced at 800 RMB/kg for nylon vs. competitors at 2500+ RMB/kg.
3. 3D Printing Services: External printing sample services with pricing based on material type (PA, ABS, PLA) charged per gram.承诺购买本公司3D打印设备后返还50%打样费用。
4. Technical Solutions and Consulting: Comprehensive technical solutions for aerospace, automotive, medical, and electronics industries, including 3D printing application consulting and implementation support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Yangming develops, manufactures, and sells industrial-grade 3D printing equipment (FDM YM-1 Capricornus and YM-2 Leo series, SLM YM-SLM metal series, and SLA YM-SLA series), proprietary 3D printing filaments and resins (PA B380, PA B330, PC 400, PEEK-500 medical-grade, ABS, PLA), and provides fee-based 3D printing services and industry-specific application solutions. The company's offerings cover aerospace, medical, electronics, automotive, and mold/hardware manufacturing enterprises, supported by a closed-loop ecosystem from materials and equipment through to applications.

Product overview

Yangming (广州市阳铭新材料科技有限公司) offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial-grade 3D printing equipment, high-performance materials, and application solutions. The product lineup spans four core 3D printing technology categories: (1) Industrial FDM/FFF printers — Capricornus/YM-1 and Leo/YM-2 series featuring parallel-arm architecture and enclosed heated chambers; (2) Industrial SLA (stereolithography) — YM-SLA300/450/600 series with diode lasers and German SCANLAB galvanometers; (3) Metal SLM (laser sintering) — YM-SLM50/100/280 series supporting titanium, cobalt-chrome, stainless steel, and tool steel; (4) High-performance filaments — PEEK-500 (medical-grade implant material), PC 400, PA B380/B330, ABS, PLA. The company also provides 3D printing prototyping services and industry-specific solutions for aerospace, medical, electronics, automotive, and mold/hardware sectors, forming a closed-loop engineering system from materials and equipment through to applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• YM-1 Capricornus Industrial FDM 3D Printer (工业级FDM-3D打印机 Capricornus/摩羯座) China's first parallel-arm industrial FDM 3D printer with dual-layer all-metal enclosed constant-temperature chamber. Supports 1.75mm filaments including PA, PC, ABS, PLA. Build volume 200mm diameter x 380mm height, print precision 0.1mm, max speed 300mm/s. Targeted at aerospace, automotive, machinery, mold, and medical manufacturers.
• YM-2 Leo Industrial FDM 3D Printer (工业级FDM-3D打印机 Leo/狮子座) Advanced parallel-arm industrial FDM 3D printer with multi-layer all-metal enclosed heated chamber. Supports dual extruder and materials from PA to PC. Build volume 200mm diameter x 400mm height, max speed 300mm/s, nozzle temperature up to 360°C, chamber temperature up to 110°C. Targeted at industrial manufacturers needing multi-material industrial-grade FDM printing.
• YM-SLM Series Metal Laser Sintering 3D Printer (YM-SLM50/100/280) (激光烧结金属3D打印机SLM系列) Metal powder bed fusion (SLM) 3D printers with 500W infrared ytterbium-doped fiber lasers and self-developed control/path planning software. Three models with build volumes from 50x50x50mm to 250x250x300mm. Supports stainless steel, cobalt-chrome alloy, titanium alloy, tool steel, and precious metals. Targeted at aerospace, medical (dental, orthopedic), industrial parts, and jewelry manufacturers.
• YM-SLA Series Industrial SLA 3D Printer (YM-SLA300/450/600) (工业级光固化3D打印机SLA系列) Industrial laser curing (SLA) 3D printers with diode solid-state 355nm/500mW lasers and German SCANLAB scanning galvanometer. Three models with build volumes from 300x300x250mm to 600x600x400mm, vertical resolution 0.0002mm, repeat positioning accuracy ±0.01mm, and intelligent vacuum adsorption coating system. Targeted at precision prototyping and manufacturing enterprises.
• PEEK-500 Medical-Grade 3D Printing Filament (PEEK-500聚醚醚酮医疗级3D打印线材) Medical-grade PEEK thermoplastic 3D printing filament with high strength, high temperature resistance (up to 250°C), high toughness, wear resistance, flame retardance, and radiation resistance. Certified by China Inspection Institute and CE for permanent human implantation. Applications include spinal fusion cages, joint prostheses, craniomaxillofacial implants, dental implants, and thoracic implants. Targeted at medical device manufacturers and hospitals.
• PC 400 Modified Polycarbonate 3D Printing Filament (PC 400改性聚碳酸酯3D打印线材) Industrial-grade modified polycarbonate 3D printing filament with service temperature up to 150°C, low water absorption ≤0.2%, excellent mechanical properties, and high toughness. Applications include industrial prototyping for electronics, appliances, automotive interiors, and aerospace. Targeted at industrial manufacturers requiring high-temperature-resistant parts.
• PA B380 Industrial-Grade Modified Nylon Filament (PA B380改性尼龙3D打印线材) Self-developed industrial-grade modified PA (nylon) filament with tensile strength ≥70MPa, service temperature up to 120°C, self-lubricating, and high toughness. Applications in aerospace, automotive, machinery, molds, and medical industries. Compatible with Yangming YM-1 Capricornus printer. Targeted at industrial manufacturers requiring high-strength, high-temperature nylon parts.
• PA B330 Quasi-Industrial Modified Nylon Filament (PA B330改性尼龙3D打印线材) Self-developed quasi-industrial grade modified PA (nylon) filament with tensile strength ≥65MPa, service temperature up to 110°C, self-lubricating, and high toughness. Suitable for high-end desktop and quasi-industrial FDM 3D printers with 1.75mm filament. Targeted at manufacturers requiring industrial-strength nylon parts on quasi-industrial equipment.
• ABS 3D Printing Filament (ABS聚丙烯腈-丁二烯-苯乙烯3D打印线材) ABS 3D printing filament with excellent mechanical properties, high impact strength, and service temperature up to 75°C. Suitable for industrial and consumer applications including crafts, toys, models, furniture, and automotive prototyping. Targeted at industrial and consumer prototyping applications.
• PLA 3D Printing Filament with DLP Photosensitive Resin (PLA聚乳酸3D打印线材) PLA 3D printing filament with tensile strength ≥50MPa, print temperature 195-210°C. Features good fluidity, stable molding, bright colors, and low shrinkage. Uses HIPS as water-dissolvable support material. Targeted at consumer and industrial prototyping applications.
• Yangming 3D Printing Services (阳铭科技3D打印服务) 3D printing prototyping and production services for PA, ABS, PLA materials. Offers 1:1 sample restoration and 3D modeling from 2D drawings or samples. Max single-part size: 200mm diameter x 380mm height. 50% sample fee refund upon purchase of company 3D printing equipment. Targeted at prospective customers evaluating the technology before equipment purchase.
• Industry Solutions (行业解决方案) Industry-specific 3D printing solutions covering aerospace, medical, electronics, automotive, and mold/hardware industries. Services include 3D modeling, topology simulation, multi-technology 3D printing, and end-to-end application solutions. Targeted at aerospace, medical, automotive, electronics, and mold/hardware manufacturing enterprises.

Quantifiable outcome

• R&D cycle reduced from 3-4 years to 18 months with 3D printing technology
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• South China University of Technology (华南理工大学)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2018Collaborative partnership with South China University of Technology's Additive Manufacturing Laboratory, led by Dr. Song Changhui. Jointly developed world's first 3D printed titanium alloy prosthetic beak for endangered red-crowned crane, combining FDM and SLM technologies.
• Guangzhou Lide Animal Hospital (广州立德动物医院)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2018Three-party collaboration with Guangzhou Lide Animal Hospital for 3D printing medical applications in animal healthcare, successfully completing world's first 3D printed titanium alloy prosthetic beak surgery for a red-crowned crane.
• AVIC (China Aviation Industry Corporation) Lianchuang Technology Co., Ltd. 中航联创科技有限公司coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Yangming is a shareholder partner and key collaborator with AVIC Lianchuang Technology, a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Aviation Industry Corporation. The partnership focuses on aerospace advanced manufacturing, providing 3D printing solutions for aviation systems. Currently cooperating with dozens of units in the aviation industry system and several units in the aviation engine system.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stratasys: Global leader in industrial FDM 3D printing technology (the originator of FDM). Competes directly with Yangming's YM-1 and YM-2 industrial FDM printers and is the price benchmark Yangming explicitly references for its cost advantage (2,500+ RMB/kg materials vs Yangming's 800 RMB/kg).
• SLM Solutions: Germany-based metal 3D printer manufacturer (now part of Nikon) specializing in multi-laser SLM systems for aerospace, automotive, and medical. Direct competitor to Yangming's YM-SLM series in metal additive manufacturing for industrial applications.
• Farsoon Technologies: China-based manufacturer of industrial SLS and metal SLM 3D printing systems. Direct competitor in the domestic Chinese market with much larger scale, broader product portfolio, and stronger international footprint — overlaps with Yangming's YM-SLM metal printers.
• UnionTech: Chinese SLA/industrial 3D printer manufacturer with strong presence in industrial stereolithography systems. Directly competes with Yangming's YM-SLA series in the Chinese market, particularly for dental, jewelry, and industrial prototyping applications.
• Shining 3D: Chinese 3D scanning and printing company with industrial-grade SLA, SLS, and metal 3D printing offerings. Direct competitor in the Chinese domestic market with a stronger consumer/prosumer base and broader international sales network than Yangming.
• Bright Laser Technologies (BLT): China's leading publicly-listed metal 3D printer manufacturer specializing in SLM technology for aerospace and medical. Competes head-to-head with Yangming's YM-SLM series, has similar AVIC-adjacent aerospace customer base, but with significantly larger scale and capitalization.

Broad incumbents

• 3D Systems: Broad-line industrial 3D printing manufacturer with FDM, SLA, and metal AM product lines. Overlaps with Yangming's full-stack FDM/SLA/SLM strategy and competes in the same aerospace, medical, and automotive verticals at the global level.
• GE Additive: GE's additive manufacturing division encompassing Concept Laser and Arcam brands, a global leader in metal AM for aerospace. Competes with Yangming's SLM products at the high end of aerospace applications and represents a more capitalized incumbent.
• EOS GmbH: German global leader in industrial SLM metal and SLS polymer 3D printing. Competes with Yangming in the premium metal AM segment serving aerospace and medical customers; represents the technology and quality benchmark that Yangming's YM-SLM series is positioned against.
• HP Inc. HP's Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) technology competes with Yangming's industrial polymer printing offerings for production applications in automotive, electronics, and consumer goods; broader industrial incumbent with strong global distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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