What Maxwell does

Maxwell (陕西麦克斯韦医疗科技有限公司 / Shaanxi Maxwell Medical Technology Co., Ltd.) is a privately held Chinese medical technology company founded in June 2022 in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, that develops and sells AI-driven, custom-made external medical prosthetics. The company operates an integrated '3D Scanning + AI Design + 3D Printing + Automated Coloring' technology stack to produce personalized prosthetic ears, noses, breasts, fingers, and medical-education head models, using non-invasive 3D scanning, self-developed AI fitting algorithms, and a proprietary automated silicone coloring and color-difference elimination algorithm protected by 28 national-level patent applications.

The company's core products target three customer segments: patients requiring post-surgical or post-traumatic reconstruction (breast cancer survivors, microtia patients, finger loss), top-tier (三甲) hospitals and medical aesthetic institutions serving as the B2B distribution channel, and a secondary consumer segment of expectant and new mothers purchasing fetal 3D-printed keepsakes from 4D ultrasound data. Distribution is direct-to-hospital B2B sales supplemented by a partnership with Shaanxi Pharmaceutical Group (陕药集团) for regional distribution, with emerging exports to Russia, Italy, and Iraq. Pricing is on a per-customization one-time basis, and the company states its products achieve over 10x precision improvement and approximately 1/10 the cost of imported high-end prosthetics.

Maxwell is led by founder and Chairman/CEO Wang Jing (overseas PhD, Shaanxi Hundred Talents Program), with co-founders including CTO Li Jianan (former ASML application engineer), Chief Scientist Qing Shui Xiao Yi (Waseda University professor), and Controls Lead Liang Shiyang. The company has built a 'Xi'an R&D + Yulin industrialization' dual-city architecture, received National High-Tech Enterprise certification, won first prizes at the 6th National Medical 3D Printing Technology Innovation Competition and the 8th China Medical Device Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, and attracted coverage from People's Daily and China Daily. In June 2026 a delegation from China Medical Device Division, a central state-owned enterprise, visited Maxwell to explore industrial collaboration, signaling potential institutional channel access at scale.

Name

Maxwell

Legal name

陕西麦克斯韦医疗科技有限公司

Website

https://maxwell.doctor

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Maxwell (Shaanxi Maxwell Medical Technology Co., Ltd.) is a Xi'an-based medical technology company founded in 2022 that uses AI and 3D printing to manufacture custom external prosthetics (ears, noses, breasts, fingers) for patients and head models for medical education, selling one-time custom orders through Chinese top-tier hospitals and exporting to Russia, Italy, and Iraq.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Medical Prosthetics

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

3D-Printed & Patient-Specific Implants (Custom Ortho/Spine/Cranial) (HLAHAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Custom medical prosthetics
• 3D printed prosthetics
• Medical 3D printing
• AI medical devices
• Personalized medical devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Xian Shi

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Customized Medical Prosthetic Devices (B2B Hospital Sales): Sale of high-precision custom prosthetics (prosthetic breasts, ears, noses, fingers) and medical education head models to hospitals, medical aesthetic institutions, and healthcare providers. Revenue generated per-customization order through hospital partnerships and direct institutional sales. Full-process digitized production enables cost efficiency at 1/10 the price of imported alternatives.
2. Customized Medical Prosthetic Devices (B2C/Patient Direct): Direct-to-patient sale of custom prosthetics through hospital referral pathways and medical institution partnerships. Products provided to individual patients requiring organ reconstruction (e.g., post-mastectomy, facial defects, finger loss).
3. International Export Sales: Products exported to Russia, Italy, and Iraq through international partnerships and trade show leads. International market expansion is a key revenue growth vector.
4. Maternity/Fetal Keepsake Products: AI + 3D printing-based fetal models created from 4D ultrasound data for expectant/new mothers. Premium custom keepsake product line for the maternal and infant market segment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Maxwell manufactures high-precision custom medical prosthetics — including prosthetic ears, breast prostheses, nasal prostheses, and finger prostheses — alongside medical education head models and AI-generated maternity keepsakes, using an integrated AI + 3D printing workflow that combines non-invasive 3D scanning, AI-driven fitting model design, medical-grade silicone 3D printing, and proprietary automated coloring. Products are sold primarily to top-tier hospitals, medical aesthetic institutions, and medical device distributors for use in post-surgical reconstruction, congenital defect correction, trauma rehabilitation, and clinical training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prosthetic Ear (MKSW-YE-001) Custom AI+3D-printed ear prosthesis for patients with missing ears, microtia, or ear loss, designed to precisely match the healthy ear in color and shape with seamless edges; made from high-grade silicone, soft, skin-friendly, non-toxic, washable, durable, and color-stable. Model number MKSW-YE-001.
• Breast Prosthesis (MKSW-YR-001) Custom AI+3D-printed breast prosthesis for breast cancer patients or women who have lost breasts due to surgery or other reasons, providing high-precision visual and tactile compensation to restore confidence and comfort. Made from food-grade platinum silicone; model number MKSW-YR-001.
• Nasal Prosthesis (MKSW-YB-001) Custom nasal prosthesis for patients with nasal defects due to special reasons, designed to closely resemble the patient's natural nose in shape, color, and texture based on individual facial features. Model number MKSW-YB-001; 2x2x2 cm base size, customizable.
• Finger Prosthesis (MKSW-YZ-001) Custom finger prosthesis for patients with hand defects due to special reasons, customized to the user's finger size and skin tone so that the appearance is virtually indistinguishable from a real finger. Model number MKSW-YZ-001; dimensions customizable.
• Medical Education Head Model (MKSW-TM-001) Customizable high-grade silicone medical head model designed for medical education and clinical training applications, with natural and realistic features and multiple size options. Model number MKSW-TM-001.
• Maternity Keepsakes (MKSW-MY-001) Premium custom 3D-printed fetal model keepsakes generated from 4D ultrasound data via AI modeling, designed for expectant and new mothers to preserve memories of pregnancy. Model number MKSW-MY-001; multiple sizes, customizable.

Quantifiable outcome

• Precision improvement of over 10x compared to traditional hand-made prosthetics
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• China Medical Device Division / China Medical Device Technology Service Co., Ltd. (中国医药器械事业部 / 中国医疗器械技术服务有限公司)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2026State-owned enterprise (央企) 'national team' delegation visited Maxwell June 4, 2026 to conduct field research on custom silicone prosthetic technology innovation, industrial collaboration, and supply chain synergy. Delegation led by China Medical Device Division General Manager and China Medical Device Technology Service Chairman Mei Mei. Discussions focused on deepening cooperation and expanding overseas markets.
• Chengdu Medical Aesthetic Industry Association (成都市医疗美容产业协会)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 September 2025Association President Wang Hang participated in and provided strong support for Maxwell's charitable prosthetic nose delivery event for two Tibetan children, demonstrating professional endorsement and collaborative support for Maxwell's charitable initiatives.
• International Enterprises and Research Institutions (multiple, unnamed)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 September 2025At the 2025 China International Welfare Expo, Maxwell engaged with multiple internationally renowned enterprises and research institutions. Discussions on personalized medical customization technology future development led to expressed cooperation intentions with planned reciprocal site visits. Specific partner names not disclosed.
• Milan Baiyu General Hospital (米兰柏羽总院)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2025Formal cooperation agreement signed May 13, 2025 covering three areas: (1) Digital ear reconstruction using Maxwell's AI+3D printing technology for prosthetic ear customization; (2) Digital aesthetic medicine collaboration integrating Maxwell's technology with the hospital's clinical expertise; (3) Disability support fund for charitable prosthetic provision. Executive team from both companies attended the signing ceremony.
• Shaanxi Red Cross Foundation (陕西省红十字基金会)minorOthersCharitable partnership in the 'Snow-land Restoration' (雪域复颜) public welfare initiative. Foundation partnered with Maxwell to provide free prosthetic nose donations to two Tibetan children from economically disadvantaged families in Serta County, Sichuan Province.
• Multiple Top-tier Hospitals (多家三甲医院)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaxwell has established cooperative relationships with multiple top-tier (三甲) hospitals nationwide for clinical application of custom medical prosthetics in post-surgical reconstruction and rehabilitation.
• Shaanxi Pharmaceutical Group (陕药集团)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial distribution partnership with Shaanxi Pharmaceutical Group for the sale and distribution of Maxwell's custom medical prosthetics within the Shaanxi region and broader domestic market.
• Iraq (伊拉克)minorOthersMaxwell has established substantive international cooperation with Iraq for the export and application of its AI+3D printing custom prosthetic technology.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ottobock: Global market leader in prosthetics, orthotics, and exoskeletons. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the prosthetics category Maxwell targets, with established hospital distribution and substantially larger scale.
• Limacorporate: Orthopedic implant manufacturer with a growing patient-specific 3D-printed implant portfolio (e.g., hip, knee, shoulder). Comparable on the patient-specific custom implant angle but focused on internal orthopedic applications rather than external prosthetics.
• Stratasys (Healthcare): PolyJet and FDM 3D printing leader with healthcare applications including anatomical models and medical device prototyping. Uses similar additive manufacturing technology as Maxwell for medical applications, but serves a much broader customer base beyond prosthetics.
• 3D Systems (Healthcare): Major 3D printing vendor with a dedicated healthcare line including patient-specific anatomical models, surgical guides, and prosthetics. Overlaps with Maxwell on technology stack and end-custom prosthetics, but operates at much broader scale across multiple industries.
• Hanger Clinic: US-based provider of orthotic and prosthetic patient-care services. Comparable as a large incumbent serving patients needing custom prosthetic fittings, including facial and limb solutions, through a clinic-based model.

Direct peers

• Materialise: Belgian leader in medical 3D printing software and patient-specific implants/prosthetics. Directly comparable to Maxwell in using AI + additive manufacturing to produce customized medical devices, though Materialise spans a broader implant and surgical-planning portfolio.

Emerging players

• EnvisionTEC / Desktop Health: Pioneer in bioprinting and high-resolution 3D printing for dental and medical applications. Comparable as an emerging player pushing patient-specific medical 3D printing, particularly in dental and personalized implants.
• Aspect Biosystems: Canadian bioprinting company developing 3D-printed living tissue therapeutics. Comparable as an emerging player using AI + 3D printing to create patient-specific biological structures, though focused on implantable tissue rather than external cosmetic prosthetics.
• Medprin Regenerative Medical Technologies: Chinese 3D-printed medical device company specializing in regenerative implants and surgical repair materials. Direct geographic peer and category peer in the China medical 3D printing landscape, with overlapping hospital sales motion.
• Organovo: US-based bioprinting pioneer focused on 3D-printed human tissue for therapeutic and research applications. Comparable as an emerging player at the frontier of 3D-printed human tissue, though targeting internal tissue rather than external prosthetics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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