What Shen zhen BIQU Innovation Technology Co.,Ltd does

Shenzhen BIQU Innovation Technology Co.,Ltd, operating under the BIGTREETECH and BIQU brand names, is a privately held 3D printer electronics and accessories company founded in 2015 in Shenzhen, China. Its core product is 3D printer mainboard electronics — most notably the SKR series and Manta series of 32-bit control boards, the CB1 and CB2 single-board computers, the BTT Pi SBC, TMC-series silent stepper motor drivers, and EZ-series tool-free driver modules — alongside BIQU-branded consumer 3D printers (B1, B1 SE Plus, BX, Hurakan, PIXEL L) and extruders (H2 V2S family). The company's technological core is its 32-bit mainboard architecture, an industry first introduced with the SKR V1.3 in 2018, which has since become a reference design for the open-source 3D printing community, and its native support across Klipper, Marlin, and RepRap Firmware ecosystems.

BIGTREETECH's business model is a hybrid hardware-and-community model. Primary revenue is hardware sales through its own e-commerce storefronts (biqu.equipment, bigtree-tech.com), four major global marketplaces (Amazon, Aliexpress, Ebay, Tmall), and a network of 200+ agents and distributors across more than 100 countries, supplemented by a ShareASale affiliate program targeting YouTubers and influencers. A secondary revenue stream is the BTT Fusion Hub, an OEM/ODM and contract-manufacturing services platform offering PCB fabrication, 7-day PCBA lead times, CNC milling, and design services to open-source hardware platforms including Voron, Ratrig, and Lulzbot. The customer base is dominated by DIY 3D printing hobbyists and makers, with growing exposure to the Voron community and the Bambu Lab aftermarket via the 'Pandas Love Bamboo' sub-brand.

The company employs 100+ R&D personnel, holds 500+ core patents, and is led by founder and CEO Eric Jan. It is bootstrapped, with no external funding rounds disclosed, and operates from its Shenzhen headquarters in Longgang District. Its key strategic differentiators are the cost-effective CB1 core board (delivering Klipper-host compute at roughly one-third to two-fifths the price of a Raspberry Pi CM4), the EZ socket driver system, and deep embedded relationships with the open-source Klipper and Voron communities.

Name

Shen zhen BIQU Innovation Technology Co.,Ltd

Legal name

Shen zhen BIQU Innovation Technology Co.,Ltd

Website

https://bigtree-tech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Shenzhen-based 3D printer electronics company (founded 2015) that designs and sells 32-bit control boards, single-board computers, stepper drivers, displays, and 3D printers under the BIGTREETECH and BIQU brands to the global DIY maker, Voron, and Bambu Lab aftermarket communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

3D Printer Electronics

NAICS

Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (3341), Electronic Computer Manufacturing (334111)

SIC

Printed Circuit Boards (3672), Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

3D Printers (Additive Manufacturing) (HDACAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electronics & Industrial Component 3D Printing Services (enclosures, fixtures, functional parts) (IMAAADAL), Electronics & Enclosure Prototyping (Additive) (IMAAAFAH), Electronics, Sensors & Control Spares (Thermistors, Encoders, Boards, Cables) (IMAAAIAL)

Keywords

• 3D printer electronics
• 3D printer motherboards
• FDM 3D printers
• Stepper motor drivers
• Klipper firmware hardware

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling 3D printer products and components including 3D printers (Hurakan, B1, BX, PIXEL L), control boards (SKR series, Manta series, Octopus), LCD displays, stepper motor drivers (TMC series, EZ drivers), and expansion modules.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Shenzhen BIQU Innovation Technology Co.,Ltd (BIGTREETECH) designs, manufactures, and sells 3D printer electronics — including 32-bit control boards/motherboards (SKR series, Manta series, Octopus, Kraken), single-board computers (BTT Pi, CB1, CB2), LCD displays, silent stepper motor drivers (TMC series, EZ drivers), expansion modules, and extruders — together with BIQU-branded desktop FDM and resin 3D printers. The company pioneered the industry's first 32-bit 3D printer mainboard (SKR V1.3) in 2018 and offers cost-effective Klipper firmware hardware at 1/3 to 2/5 the cost of Raspberry Pi alternatives.

Product overview

BIGTREETECH (BIQU Innovation Technology Co.,Ltd) is a 3D printing technology company headquartered in Shenzhen, established in 2015. The company operates two interconnected product lines: (1) BIGTREETECH-branded electronics and accessories — including SKR-series and Manta-series 32-bit control boards/motherboards (pioneered the industry's first 32-bit motherboard in 2018), SBCs (BTT Pi, CB1, CB2, Raspberry Pad 5, Pad 7), TMC-series silent stepper motor drivers and EZ Drivers, LCD displays (TFT35, Knomi, Panda Touch), expansion modules (EBB CAN bus boards, U2C, SFS V2.0 filament sensor, Eddy leveling tool, HBB macro buttons); and (2) BIQU-branded 3D printers (B1, B1 SE Plus, BX, Hurakan, PIXEL L) and extruders (H2 V2S, H2 V2S Revo, H2 V2S Lite). All products support Klipper, Marlin, and RepRap Firmware. The company also offers BTT Fusion Hub for OEM/ODM and mass manufacturing services, and the Panda sub-brand for Bambu Lab printer upgrades. The portfolio spans from maker-level DIY boards to professional-grade multi-axis motherboards (Kraken, Octopus Max EZ) and is distributed globally to over 100 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BIQU B1 3D Printer

Quantifiable outcome

• Cost reduction to 1/3 to 2/5 compared to traditional Raspberry Pi + mainboard Klipper solutions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and secondary.

• KlippercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Strategic partnership announced in 2022 between KLIPPER (founded by Kevin O'Connor) and BIGTREETECH. The cooperation makes Klipper firmware more convenient for 3D printing enthusiasts and enhances the printing experience. BIGTREETECH collaborates with Klipper to develop more Klipper-friendly products, including CB1 core board and pre-configured Klipper firmware for their motherboards. Kevin O'Connor stated: 'Just as Klipper has transformed 3D printer software, BIGTREETECH has helped transform 3D printer electronics.'
• E3DflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with E3D on the H2 V2S Revo extruder - an all-in-one extruder combining BIQU's bestselling extruder with E3D's RapidChange Revo ecosystem. The product brings perfect balance of performance, lightweight design, usability, and easy maintenance. Featured at TCT Asia 2024 and promoted as a flagship offering.
• Voron ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeep collaborative relationships with the Voron team including in-depth technical discussions and exchanges. BIGTREETECH develops dedicated products for Voron printers including Kraken for Voron Phoenix, EBB SB2209 for StealthBurner, and Manta M8P V2.0 optimized for Voron 2.4 printers. The Manta M8P is the recommended control board for the ERCF V2 multi-color project.
• Bambu LabsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationBIGTREETECH develops and sells Panda series accessories specifically designed for Bambu Lab 3D printers including P1P, P1S, and X1C models. Products include Panda Touch display with Bambu Lab security firmware support and Panda Flow CHT. The company maintains a dedicated 'Pandas Love Bamboo' collection.
• Open-Source Hardware PlatformscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBTT Fusion Hub provides customization services for renowned open-source hardware platforms including Voron, Ratrig, and Lulzbot. BIGTREETECH offers ODM/OEM expertise for customized solutions leveraging their design, manufacturing, testing, certification, global distribution, and marketplace integration capabilities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Anycubic: China-based 3D printer and resin printer OEM (Kobra, Photon lines). Comparable as a mass-market 3D printer maker with self-developed electronics for its own printers, competing in adjacent but overlapping customer segments.
• Prusa Research: Premium 3D printer manufacturer known for the Prusa MK/Prusa MINI lines, plus proprietary control boards and firmware. Comparable as a higher-end 3D printing brand with in-house electronics, open-source firmware roots, and a strong enthusiast community presence.
• Creality: China-based 3D printer OEM dominating the consumer/hobbyist segment with the Ender, K1, and Kobra lines. Overlaps with BIGTREETECH through the printed 3D printer market and parallel board/component production for its own ecosystem.
• Snapmaker: China-origin 3-in-1 (3D printing, CNC, laser) maker with proprietary controllers and a global maker-enthusiast customer base. Comparable as a multi-functional 3D printing brand with in-house electronics targeting the prosumer/maker segment.
• Bambu Lab: Vertically integrated 3D printer OEM behind the X1, P1, and A1 series. Both a competitor (in fully integrated printers) and a partner (Panda series accessories sold into Bambu's installed base), making it a strategically entangled peer.

Emerging players

• Voron Design: Open-source CoreXY 3D printer hardware project (Voron 2.4, Trident, Phoenix) that depends heavily on BIGTREETECH controllers (Kraken, EBB, Manta M8P). Comparable as a community-driven 3D printer hardware brand, with overlapping customers in the high-end DIY segment.

Others

• E3D: UK-based manufacturer of hotends, extruders (Revo, Hemera), and nozzles used in 3D printers. Co-development partner with BTT (H2 V2S Revo) and a complementary rather than directly competitive player in the 3D printing components ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Sovol: China-based 3D printer manufacturer (Sovol SV06, SV07) with a comparable community-led, open-source-friendly product philosophy and direct overlap in the hobbyist/DIY segment where BTT plays.
• Fysetc: China-based maker of 3D printer control boards and stepper drivers (Fysetc Spider, Cheetah, S6). Direct competitor to BIGTREETECH's SKR, Manta, and Octopus product lines with the same open-source/hobbyist customer base and Klipper/Marlin ecosystem positioning.
• MKS / Makerbase: China-based manufacturer of 3D printer electronics with comparable portfolio of 32-bit motherboards (MKS SGEN, MKS Monster8), stepper drivers, and TFT displays, serving the same DIY and Voron communities as BIGTREETECH.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCq2C8zSHHlFKeR3DxLVvADA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shen-zhen-biqu-technology-co-ltd

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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