Maxcore

What Maxcore does

Maxcore is a Shenzhen-headquartered OEM/ODM manufacturer specializing in cannabis vape hardware, operating as a spin-off from Firstunion, a global e-cigarette manufacturing conglomerate. The company designs, develops, produces, and supplies proprietary cannabis vaporization hardware, including all-in-one devices, pod systems, cartridges, and batteries, primarily serving licensed cannabis brands, cultivators, and extract companies in North America (US and Canada) as well as select Asia-Pacific markets. Its commercial model is B2B and quote-based, with go-to-market executed through direct enterprise sales, sample and quote requests via the corporate website, and active participation in major cannabis industry trade shows (MJBizCon, NECANN, CMB).

The company's core technology is the POSTLESS ceramic heating platform, a proprietary architecture that eliminates the traditional metal center post from vape cartridges in favor of an ultra-high-temperature (1,200°C) sintered ceramic core with 100 million micropores. This platform delivers 2.4 times more capacity and a 17 percent improvement in vapor transfer speed relative to conventional designs, while removing heavy-metal contact points and the burnt-cotton taste common to legacy cartridges. The technology has been developed through 800+ days of R&D, protected by core patents, and formally registered as an exclusive trademark in July 2025. Maxcore has iteratively upgraded the platform from the original P20 (2022) through a dual-atomization variant (2023) to the P30 (2024), which is compatible with over 100 cannabis oil formulations.

Maxcore monetizes hardware sales alongside full-service OEM/ODM design, packaging customization, and oil-filling services delivered in partnership with Vape-Jet. Operations span Shenzhen (headquarters and contact operations), Indonesia (manufacturing footprint established in 2022), and Thailand (R&D laboratory established in 2024), with cumulative delivery volume exceeding 80 million units as of 2024. The company has accumulated eight international design awards (iF, Red Dot, Good Design, German Design, London, French, New York Product, and Golden Pin) supporting its premium positioning, and operates a 21-plus age-gated marketing presence across Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and educational content channels. No external funding rounds or revenue figures are publicly disclosed, and ownership sits within the Firstunion group.

Name

Maxcore

Legal name

Maxcore

Website

https://maxcorevape.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maxcore is a Shenzhen-based OEM/ODM manufacturer of cannabis vape hardware, spun off from Firstunion, that supplies proprietary POSTLESS ceramic atomization devices, cartridges, pods, and batteries to licensed cannabis brands primarily in North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cannabis Vape Hardware

NAICS

Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing (312)

SIC

Cigarettes (2111)

akta.pro primary industry

Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS/Vapes) Devices Manufacturing & Brands (CRADAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cannabis Accessories & Ancillary Products Wholesale (Vapes, Packaging, Hardware) (CRAOAIAH)

Keywords

• Cannabis vape hardware
• OEM ODM manufacturing
• Ceramic heating technology
• Postless vape cartridges
• All-in-one devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenzhen, Guangdong

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of proprietary cannabis vape hardware including all-in-one devices, pod systems, cartridges, and batteries. Products feature POSTLESS technology and are sold to cannabis brands and companies.
2. OEM/ODM Services: Comprehensive manufacturing solutions covering design, development, production, and quality control for brands seeking customized vape hardware. Full-service approach from concept to completion.
3. Oil Filling Services: End-to-end oil filling services powered by Vape-Jet partnership, including on-site operational guidance and training for cannabis brands.
4. Packaging Design Services: End-to-end packaging design services tailored to brand and market needs, including child-resistant packaging and regulatory compliance.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Maxcore designs, manufactures, and sells cannabis vape hardware — all-in-one devices, pod systems, cartridges, and batteries — powered by its proprietary POSTLESS® ceramic heating technology. The company also provides one-stop OEM/ODM manufacturing, custom packaging design, and oil filling services to licensed cannabis brands and white-label clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• POSTLESS®: Proprietary ceramic heating technology trademarked by Maxcore that eliminates the central metal post in traditional vape cartridges, delivering pure cannabis flavor without heavy metals or burnt cotton taste.

Products and services

• Pixie All-in-one cannabis vape device available in 1.0ml and 2.0ml capacities, powered by POSTLESS® ceramic heating technology. Designed for licensed cannabis brands seeking premium hardware.
• Gemini All-in-one cannabis vape device in 2.0ml capacity, leveraging POSTLESS® ceramic technology for flavor consistency. Intended for cannabis brand product lines.
• Lumo All-in-one cannabis vape device available in 1.0ml and 2.0ml capacities, featuring POSTLESS® ceramic heating for pure flavor delivery. Targeted at cannabis brands.
• Holi Dual chamber cannabis vaporizer with triple flavor capability, integrated screen display, 380mAh battery, and POSTLESS® ceramic design. Twin tanks allow mixing two cannabis oil formulations for three distinct flavor experiences in one device. Launched in 2025.
• Lynx All-in-one cannabis vape device in 1.0ml capacity with POSTLESS® ceramic heating. Designed for licensed cannabis brands seeking premium hardware.
• Nexis All-in-one cannabis vape device in 2.0ml capacity, using POSTLESS® ceramic heating technology. Designed for cannabis brand product lines.
• Elfin All-in-one cannabis vape device in 1.0ml capacity, featuring POSTLESS® ceramic heating technology. Targeted at cannabis brands seeking premium hardware.
• Form-X All-in-one cannabis vape device in 1.0ml capacity, using POSTLESS® ceramic heating technology. Designed for cannabis brand product lines.
• Hoya All-in-one cannabis vape device in 1.0ml capacity, featuring POSTLESS® ceramic heating technology. Designed for licensed cannabis brands.
• Asto All-in-one cannabis vape device in 1.0ml capacity, leveraging POSTLESS® ceramic heating for pure flavor delivery. Targeted at cannabis brands.
• Lyra All-in-one cannabis vape device in 1.0ml capacity, using POSTLESS® ceramic heating technology. Designed for cannabis brands seeking premium hardware.
• Crystal-X Cannabis vape cartridge in 1.0ml capacity, featuring POSTLESS® ceramic heating technology. Designed for compatible batteries and pod systems used by cannabis brands.
• OEM/ODM Manufacturing Services One-stop OEM/ODM service covering design, development, production, and quality control for cannabis brands seeking customized vape hardware. Enables brands to launch differentiated products with unique shapes, colors, and materials.
• Custom Packaging Design Service End-to-end packaging design services tailored to brand and market needs, including child-resistant packaging and regulatory compliance. Recognized with multiple design awards including iF, Red Dot, German Design, and Good Design awards.
• Oil Filling Services End-to-end oil filling services powered by Vape-Jet partnership, including on-site operational guidance and training for cannabis brands. Provides automated precision filling with minimal waste and consistent repeatable results at scale.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2.4x more capacity compared to traditional vape designs
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Vape-JetcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership with Vape-Jet, industry leader in fully automated vape cartridge and device filling systems. Collaboration combines Maxcore's hardware innovations with Vape-Jet's advanced automation technology to offer customers automated precision filling with minimal waste, consistent repeatable results at scale, and reduced labor requirements.
• FirstunioncoreOthersMaxcore is a spin-off from Firstunion, a global e-cigarette manufacturing giant. This relationship provides Maxcore with manufacturing expertise, industry credibility, and access to Firstunion's established infrastructure including the Innovative Design and Experience Research Center.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• iKrusher: iKrusher is a cannabis vape hardware OEM offering cartridges, pods, and all-in-one devices with proprietary heating technology. Comparable OEM/ODM business model targeting the same cannabis brand customers.
• CCELL: CCELL is a leading cannabis vape hardware manufacturer specializing in ceramic heating technology and cartridges. Direct competitor to Maxcore in the OEM/ODM cannabis hardware space, with similar proprietary ceramic atomization platforms.
• Jupiter Research: Jupiter Research develops and manufactures cannabis vaporizer technology and hardware, including the CCELL brand. Directly competes with Maxcore in supplying ceramic cartridges and all-in-one devices to cannabis brands.
• Yark Tech: Yark Tech is a manufacturer of cannabis vape cartridges, pods, and hardware targeting the OEM market. Directly competes with Maxcore as a ceramic hardware supplier serving cannabis brands with white-label and OEM solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Storz & Bickel: Storz & Bickel (a Canopy Growth subsidiary) manufactures premium desktop and portable cannabis vaporizers. Adjacent competitor in cannabis vaporization hardware, targeting higher-end consumer use cases rather than OEM cartridges.
• PAX Labs: PAX is a major cannabis and nicotine vaporizer brand selling premium consumer devices. Competes with Maxcore's end-customer brands and overlaps in premium hardware technology, though PAX focuses on finished retail brands rather than OEM.
• Grenco Science (G Pen): Grenco Science designs and sells branded cannabis vaporizers and accessories. Comparable cannabis hardware player with retail-branded strategy, competing for the same cannabis consumer end-market that Maxcore's brand customers serve.
• DaVinci: DaVinci manufactures premium portable cannabis vaporizers with advanced temperature control. Operates in the cannabis hardware category but focuses on high-end consumer devices versus Maxcore's OEM cartridge platform.

Emerging players

• Vessel: Vessel designs premium cannabis vape batteries and accessories with a focus on lifestyle branding. Adjacent to Maxcore's hardware offerings (batteries being a Maxcore product line) and competes for cannabis brand partnerships.

Others

• Vape-Jet: Vape-Jet provides automated cannabis oil filling equipment and services. Maxcore's strategic partner and ecosystem participant enabling downstream packaging and filling services for cannabis brands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Maxcorevape
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/deepunion
• Instagraminstagram.com/maxcore_official

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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