What TPM3D does

TPM3D (盈普三维), legally Yingpu 3D Printing Technology Co., Ltd., is a Shanghai-headquartered industrial additive manufacturing company founded in 1999 that specializes in Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printing systems and engineering-grade polymer powder materials. The company designs and manufactures two industrial printer lineups — the S-series (S260, S320HT, S360, S480, S600DL, including dual-laser and high-temperature variants capable of processing PEEK/PEKK up to 350°C) and the P-series (P360, P550DL) — alongside the compact CF200+PPS200 professional system for SMEs and R&D labs. It sells its proprietary Precimid-branded polymer powder portfolio (PA11, PA12, TPU, PP, PEEK, PEKK, and fiber-reinforced composites, totaling 20+ grades) and the PPS powder processing workstation as an integrated post-processing solution, plus the HPDM cloud-based AI orthotic design software co-developed with Spain's Edser. The company also operates a 3D printing contract manufacturing service for customers without in-house SLS capability.

TPM3D generates revenue primarily through hardware sales (industrial SLS printers and post-processing equipment) and recurring consumables sales (Precimid powders), supplemented by professional services. Pricing is quotation-based for equipment, with materials sold per kilogram; contracts are structured as multi-year engagements for equipment buyers. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales targeting industrial manufacturers with a network of regional distributors in South Korea (K-Labs), Russia/Eastern Europe, and Europe, supported by a strong exhibition presence at Formnext, TCT Asia, Rosmould, and Korea AM. Production is split across Shanghai (headquarters), Zhongshan (R&D and manufacturing), Chaohu/Hefei (9,800 sqm East China manufacturing base, operational 2024), and Beijing (regional application development).

The company serves industrial manufacturers across automotive (Guangqi Research Institute, Dongfeng Motor, FAW-Volkswagen, Tongji University Racing), medical and healthcare (Aikang Medical, Chen Xinghai Hospital, Edser, rehabilitation centers in Guangdong), robotics (Micropolis, humanoid robot developers), consumer goods and footwear, education (Tsinghua, Xiamen, Southern University of Science and Technology), and electronics/electrical equipment. Quantified customer outcomes include 40% cost reduction in prosthetic socket production, 70%+ prototype lead-time reduction (from 2-3 weeks to 4 days at Guangqi), and up to 50% weight reduction in SLS-printed robot structural parts. With 101-250 employees and 70+ national patents, TPM3D holds MIIT 'Little Giant' enterprise status (Oct 2025), TÜV CE certification on its S-series, and 2022 MIIT recognition for its scoliosis orthosis batch-customization application.

Name

TPM3D

Legal name

盈普三维打印技术有限公司

Website

https://tpm3d.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TPM3D is a Shanghai-based industrial SLS 3D printing systems and engineering-grade polymer powder manufacturer, selling integrated printer-plus-material-plus-software solutions to automotive, medical, robotics, and consumer goods manufacturers across China and international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial SLS 3D Printing Equipment and Materials

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (3231)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Polymer 3D Printers (FDM/FFF, SLA/DLP/LCD, SLS, Material Jetting) (IMAAAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Large-Format & Industrial Production 3D Printers (High-Throughput Systems) (IMAAAAAK), Electronics & Industrial Component 3D Printing Services (enclosures, fixtures, functional parts) (IMAAADAL)

Keywords

• SLS 3D printing
• Polymer powder materials
• Additive manufacturing equipment
• Industrial 3D printers
• Selective laser sintering

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial SLS 3D Printers: Sale of industrial-grade SLS equipment including S-series (S260, S320HT, S360, S480, S600DL) and P-series (P360, P550DL) lines. Pricing is quotation-based, with equipment ranging from compact professional models to large-format dual-laser production systems.
2. Polymer Powder Materials: Sale of proprietary Precimid branded polymer powder materials including PA11, PA12, TPU, PP, PEEK, PEKK, and composite materials (glass fiber reinforced, carbon fiber reinforced). Materials are sold as consumables for SLS printing systems.
3. Post-processing Equipment and Consumables: Sale of PPS powder processing stations, OBS open breakout stations, and related accessories for powder management and part finishing.
4. 3D Printing Services: TPM3D provides 3D printing manufacturing services for customers who prefer not to purchase equipment, offering SLS printing capabilities with various materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TPM3D designs, manufactures and sells industrial-grade and professional-grade Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printing systems, including the S-series and P-series industrial printer lines and the CF200 compact system, together with proprietary Precimid-branded polymer powder materials (PA11, PA12, TPU, PP, PEEK, PEKK and composites). The company also offers automated post-processing equipment (PPS powder processing stations, OBS open breakout stations), the HPDM cloud-based AI orthotics design platform co-developed with Spain's Edser, and contract SLS 3D printing services for customers without in-house capacity.

Product overview

TPM3D (盈普三维/Inpres 3D) is a comprehensive SLS (selective laser sintering) 3D printing solutions provider founded in 1999, offering an integrated portfolio spanning industrial-grade and professional-grade SLS hardware, post-processing equipment, and a materials library of 20+ high-performance polymer powders. The S系列 (S Series Excellence) and P系列 (P Series Performance) are the two core industrial SLS printer lineups — S series prioritizes safety certifications (TÜV CE, PL-e) and material breadth (including high-temp PEEK/PEKK on S320HT), while P series emphasizes throughput and large-format production (P550DL at 550×550×850mm, P360). The CF200+PPS200 compact system targets SMEs and R&D labs. Post-processing is anchored by the PPS/PPS V3.0 powder workstation (six-in-one: cleaning, recovery, mixing, supply, dust collection) and OBS open breakout station. Materials include Precimid-branded PA11, PA12, TPU, PP, PA6, carbon/glass fiber composites, flame-retardant, biocompatible, and high-temp PEEK/PEKK/PPS grades. HPDM is a cloud-based AI orthotic design platform developed with Edser, covering insoles, AFO, and scoliosis braces. The company also offers 3D printing contract services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Precimid: Proprietary brand of high-performance polymer powder materials for SLS 3D printing, including PA11, PA12, TPU, PP, PEEK, PEKK, and reinforced composite materials.
• PPS (粉体全性能处理工作站)
• HPDM

Products and services

• S-Series SLS 3D Printers

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% cost reduction in prosthetic socket manufacturing
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Edser (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2026Joint development of HPDM (Healthcare Digital Prosthetics and Orthotics Management) digital orthotics design system. Edser contributed 30+ years of European clinical orthotics experience and case data. System covers custom insoles, AFO ankle-foot orthotics, and scoliosis braces with AI-powered design capabilities. First batch Guangdong partners include Shunde Weiquan Rehabilitation Center and Guangdong Jianjia Rehabilitation Hospital.
• Southern University of Science and Technology (南方科技大学)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerS320HT high-temperature SLS printer installed at university's Mechanical and Energy Engineering Department for PEEK and PEKK material research. Research directions include medical implants, biological culture, and high-end manufacturing. The university serves as Shenzhen Key Laboratory for High-Performance Material Additive Manufacturing.
• Jianghan University (江汉大学)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint additive manufacturing laboratory established for intelligent manufacturing research. TPM3D provides polymer material technical support while cooperating on national/provincial research projects, talent cultivation, and industry-academia collaboration.
• K-Labs (South Korea)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Korean distribution partner for TPM3D SLS equipment and materials. K-Labs specializes in converting 3D printing technology from lab prototyping to commercial products. Partnership showcased at AM Korea 2025 exhibition with 20+ printed samples across medical, automotive, consumer electronics, and power tools applications.
• Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine (上海交通大学医学院)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint R&D center for medical laser sintering 3D printing applications established at Chen Xinghai Hospital in Zhongshan. Focus areas include PAEK polymer materials for bone substitutes, quality standards development, and medical device registration.
• Tsinghua University Academy of Fine Arts (清华大学美术学院)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative sculpture projects using SLS technology for artistic creations. Projects include 'Symbiosis', 'Cloud Gate', 'Face', 'Intertwined', 'Utopia', and 'Spring Sea Silk' demonstrating complex lattice structures and large-format SLS capabilities.
• Wuyi University (五邑大学)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint 'Excellence Innovation Talent Collaborative Training Center' established to integrate industrial-grade AM technology with university engineering education. Partnership focuses on cultivating practical engineering talent for intelligent manufacturing, new energy, aerospace, and healthcare industries.
• Gongshang Tongqi (共商同祺)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeijing-based partner co-hosting North China 3D printing application innovation salon events for regional market development.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Sinterit: Polish manufacturer of compact desktop SLS 3D printers targeting SMEs, education, and prototyping. Comparable to TPM3D's compact CF200+PPS200 professional system in the small-format SLS segment.

Direct peers

• Sintratec: Swiss manufacturer of compact and industrial SLS 3D printers with an open-material platform. Directly comparable to TPM3D's compact CF200 system and industrial S/P-series offerings, particularly in European medical and prototyping markets.
• Bright Laser Technologies (BLT): Chinese industrial 3D printer manufacturer with a growing SLS polymer printer portfolio alongside its metal AM business. Competes with TPM3D across Chinese automotive, aerospace, and industrial prototyping customers.
• EOS GmbH: The global leader in industrial SLS and DMLS 3D printing, headquartered in Germany. Directly comparable to TPM3D as the dominant SLS printer manufacturer serving automotive, medical, and aerospace customers with polymer and metal systems.
• 3D Systems: US-based additive manufacturing incumbent with selective laser sintering (sPro series) and SLS workflow solutions. Directly competes with TPM3D in industrial polymer 3D printing across automotive, medical, and consumer goods.
• Farsoon Technologies: Chinese industrial SLS and metal 3D printer manufacturer. Directly competes with TPM3D in the Chinese industrial SLS market with overlapping polymer powder offerings and a similar focus on automotive and aerospace verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Stratasys: Global additive manufacturing incumbent with broad polymer and metal 3D printing offerings (FDM, PolyJet, SAF). Overlaps with TPM3D in industrial prototyping but does not specialize in the SLS niche.
• HP Inc. HP's Multi Jet Fusion technology is a competing industrial polymer powder-bed process targeting similar automotive, consumer goods, and medical applications as TPM3D's SLS systems.

Others

• Evonik Industries: Major supplier of specialty polymer powders for SLS 3D printing (PA12, PA613, PEBA, etc.). Operates as a third-party materials vendor that competes with TPM3D's proprietary Precimid consumables line.
• Additive Manufacturing Technologies (AMT): UK-based provider of chemical vapor smoothing and post-processing equipment for SLS parts. TPM3D's exclusive Chinese distribution partner for AMT's post-processing systems and an adjacent ecosystem participant.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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