What ANYCUBIC does

ANYCUBIC is a Shenzhen-headquartered designer and manufacturer of desktop 3D printers and printing materials, founded in 2015 by Lu Ouyang (CEO) and James Ouyang. The company operates across two principal hardware categories — FDM filament printers under the Kobra series and LCD resin printers under the Photon series — with a product portfolio spanning roughly $175 to $970+ in retail price points aimed at hobbyists, makers, educators, and prosumer users. A complementary Makeronline community platform hosts more than 100,000 user-contributed 3D models, forming a content and software layer around the hardware.

The business model combines one-time hardware sales with recurring revenue from proprietary consumables (resin cartridges, filament spools) and is monetized through a multi-channel distribution strategy that includes Amazon, AliExpress, Joybuy, and direct regional storefronts across North America, Europe (UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands), Oceania (Australia), and South America (Brazil). Recent product cadence — including the Kobra X FDM launch and Photon P1 LCD Kickstarter in late 2025, plus Formnext 2025 and RAPID+TCT 2026 exhibition presence — suggests continued investment in product refresh and channel-led international expansion. The June 2026 Series 2 round led by Guotai Junan Securities and Fortune Venture Capital, with participation from Mirae Asset Capital, Challenjers Capital, and Qingbo Fund, indicates institutional validation of scale.

ANYCUBIC is positioned as one of China's 'Four Little Dragons' in desktop 3D printing alongside Bambu Lab, Creality, and Elegoo, a group collectively estimated to control approximately 94% of the global sub-$2,500 printer segment. The company competes primarily on price-performance, breadth of distribution, and an expanding software feature set that includes AI-assisted print monitoring (spaghetti detection, foreign object recognition, automated calibration). Headcount of 1,001-5,000 employees and active trade-show presence in both consumer and prosumer venues point to a maturing hardware platform seeking to defend share in a category where Bambu Lab has set an elevated competitive bar.

Name

ANYCUBIC

Legal name

ANYCUBIC Technology Co., Ltd

Website

https://anycubic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

ANYCUBIC is a Shenzhen-based manufacturer founded in 2015 that designs and sells desktop FDM and LCD resin 3D printers plus consumable materials, serving hobbyists, educators, and prosumer customers worldwide through e-commerce and retail distribution channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Desktop 3D Printers

NAICS

Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411)

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), 3D Printer Automation & Peripheral Hardware (Material Handling, Depowdering, Build Units) (IMAAAAAL)

Keywords

• Desktop 3D printers
• FDM 3D printing
• Resin 3D printers
• 3D printing filaments
• Multicolor 3D printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenzhen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 3D Printer Hardware Sales: ANYCUBIC generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of desktop 3D printers across FDM and LCD/resin categories, ranging from entry-level models under $200 to prosumer machines over $1,000. Products include Kobra series (FDM), Photon Mono series (LCD/resin), and Photon P1 (prosumer resin).
2. Filaments and UV Resin Materials: Recurring revenue from proprietary printing materials including PLA Basic, PLA High Speed, PLA+, PETG, TPU filaments and Standard Resin, Water-Wash Resin 2.0, ABS-Like Resin Pro 2 and 3.0. Filament spools with intelligent RFID identification chips enable auto-detection on compatible printers.
3. Accessories and Consumables: Sale of accessories including nozzles (0.25mm, 0.4mm, 0.6mm, 0.8mm), hotends, build plates, wash and cure machines, Air Pure 2.0 filtration systems, ACE 2 Pro multi-material modules, and replacement parts across FDM, LCD, and Wash & Cure product lines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ANYCUBIC manufactures, supplies, and sells desktop 3D printers across two primary technology categories—FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) and LCD/SLA resin printing—along with proprietary filaments, UV resins, slicing software, and a model community platform (Makeronline). The company serves hobbyists, makers, tabletop gaming enthusiasts, and professionals with products ranging from entry-level printers under $200 to prosumer machines approaching $1,000, supported by an integrated multi-color printing architecture (ACE technology) and AI monitoring capabilities.

Product overview

ANYCUBIC is a Shenzhen-based global manufacturer of desktop 3D printers and printing materials, founded in 2015, offering a dual-category product portfolio spanning FDM and LCD resin technologies. The FDM lineup centers on the Kobra series (Kobra X, Kobra 4 Combo, Kobra S1 Max Combo, Kobra 3 Combo, Kobra 3 V2 Combo) featuring multicolor printing capabilities powered by proprietary ACE/ACE GEN 2 multi-material systems supporting 4-19 colors. The LCD resin lineup includes the Photon series (Photon P1, Photon Mono M7 Pro, Photon Mono M7 Max, Photon Mono 4) ranging from entry-level to industrial-grade prosumer machines with resolutions up to 14K. The ecosystem is supported by proprietary software including Anycubic Photon Workshop (LCD slicing), Anycubic Slicer Next (FDM slicing based on Orcaslicer), and the Anycubic App for remote monitoring. The Makeronline community platform provides a model marketplace with over 100,000 designs. Materials include PLA filaments (Basic, High Speed, PLA+) and UV resins (Standard, Water-Wash, ABS-Like variants) sold through the Anycubic Store and major retail platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Makeronline: The official Anycubic model community platform offering quality models and design inspiration for 3D printing enthusiasts.
• Anycubic Slicer Next
• Anycubic Photon Workshop

Products and services

• Anycubic Kobra X Entry-level multicolor FDM 3D printer featuring ACE GEN 2 technology with built-in 4-color printing (expandable to 19 colors), achieving 600mm/s max print speed and 81.25% reduction in filament change length. Includes AI-powered monitoring, LeviQ 3.0 auto-leveling, and soft/hard multi-material printing capability. Targeted at hobbyists and makers.
• Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo Advanced fully-enclosed CoreXY FDM system with 350×350×350mm build volume and ACE 2 Pro multicolor printing up to 16 colors. Supports engineering-grade filaments (PC, PA, ABS, carbon-fiber composites) with 65°C active chamber heating and 350°C high-temperature hotend. Targeted at professionals and studios requiring large-format multi-material printing.
• Anycubic Kobra 4 Combo FDM 3D printer with built-in ACE 2 Pro for 4-color printing (expandable to 8 colors), featuring 65°C active filament drying while printing, LeviQ 3.0 auto-leveling, 600mm/s max speed, and 720P camera monitoring. Assembly in 15 minutes. Targeted at hobbyists and makers seeking mid-range multicolor printing.
• Anycubic Photon P1 Industrial-grade prosumer MSLA resin 3D printer with 14K resolution (16.8×24.8μm XY pixels), Wave Release Technology reducing release force by 60%, ball screw Z-axis with ±0.01mm repeat positioning accuracy, and Intelligent Assistant 3.0 for AI inspection. Supports high-viscosity resins up to 8,000 cps and dual-material printing. Targeted at professionals, dental labs, and advanced users.
• Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro High-speed resin 3D printer with 14K 10.1-inch mono LCD (13,312×5,120 resolution), LighTurbo 3.0 optical system, 170mm/h print speed with high-speed resin, and Intelligence-Assisted Printing System including failed print detection, resin auto-fill, and release film lifespan management. Targeted at prosumer and professional users.
• Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max Large-format resin 3D printer with expanded build volume, 14K resolution, and automated resin management features designed for higher-volume production workflows. Targeted at prosumer and professional users requiring larger build envelopes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 81.25% reduction in overall filament change length (from 160mm to 30mm) with ACE GEN 2 vs Kobra 3 V2
• +5 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Joybuy (JD.com)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 May 2026ANYCUBIC launched its Kobra X 3D printer on Joybuy, JD.com's European retail platform, making the multi-color printer available across the UK, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. The Kobra X is priced at £259 in the UK and €279 in Europe, bundled with a complimentary four-colour filament set under Joybuy's New Arrival Day campaign. Joybuy's logistics network provides same-day and next-day delivery in over 30 major European cities, enabling ANYCUBIC to reach over 40 million European consumers through this channel partnership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Creality: Shenzhen-based manufacturer of desktop FDM and resin 3D printers (Ender, K1, Halot series); one of ANYCUBIC's named 'Four Little Dragons' co-competitors, selling through the same Amazon/AliExpress channels at overlapping $189–$1,000+ price points.
• Bambu Lab: Shenzhen-based desktop 3D printer maker (X1, P1, A1 series) with proprietary AMS multi-color system and MakerWorld content platform — a directly comparable FDM-focused rival and the most aggressive competitor within the same Four Little Dragons group.
• Elegoo: Shenzhen-based manufacturer of LCD resin printers (Mars, Saturn, Jupiter series) and entry-level FDM printers, shipping through Amazon at directly overlapping sub-$200 to $1,000 price bands and serving the same hobbyist/dental/maker segments.
• Qidi Tech: Shenzhen-based desktop 3D printer maker offering FDM (X-Plus, X-Max, X-Smart) and resin (Q1 Pro) machines across consumer and prosumer tiers via Amazon and own site, competing head-to-head with Kobra and Photon series.
• Prusa Research: Czech-based prosumer/desktop 3D printer maker (MK4, XL, MINI) and originator of PrusaSlicer; competes with ANYCUBIC in the mid-to-high consumer/prosumer FDM segment and operates open-source firmware that overlaps with Anycubic Slicer Next's OrcaSlicer base.
• Tronxy: Shenzhen-based desktop 3D printer OEM offering FDM printers (XY-2, Crux, Veho) at sub-$200 to $700 via Amazon — competes with Kobra entry-level and mid-range models in the same hobbyist price band.
• Artillery: Shenzhen-based desktop FDM 3D printer maker (Sidewinder, Genius, Hornet) at similar consumer price tiers to ANYCUBIC's Kobra range, sharing the same Shenzhen supply chain and Amazon/AliExpress distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Formlabs: US-based professional SLA/SLS 3D printer manufacturer (Form 3, Form 4) focused on engineering, dental and industrial customers at $4,000–$15,000+ ASPs — competing with ANYCUBIC's prosumer Photon P1 for dental/lab and prototyping accounts from a higher price/position.
• Ultimaker: Dutch professional/desktop FDM 3D printer vendor (S5, S7, Method series) with broader enterprise and education focus; competes with Kobra S1 Max Combo in engineering/professional deployments though priced significantly higher.

Emerging players

• Snapmaker: Shenzhen-based maker of 3-in-1 (3D printing, CNC, laser) modular machines (Snapmaker 2.0, Artisan) targeting hobbyists/prosumers — partial overlap with ANYCUBIC's Kobra line at similar price points but differentiated by multi-function integration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/anycubic3dprint
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ANYCUBIC3D
• Facebookfacebook.com/ANYCUBIC3dprinter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/anycubic
• Instagraminstagram.com/anycubicofficial
• TikToktiktok.com/@anycubic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors5 records

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M&A

Investments

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