3D打印产业，爆发了！

Core Insights - Since 2025, the Chinese 3D printing industry has entered a phase of capital frenzy, marked by significant investments and IPO attempts, indicating a shift towards large-scale and capitalized growth [1][2]. Group 1: Capital Influx - On December 10, consumer-grade 3D printing brand Kuaizao Technology announced it completed a multi-hundred million yuan Series B financing led by Hillhouse Capital and Meituan, with funds allocated for multi-color printing technology development and global talent acquisition [2]. - Kuaizao Technology, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Shenzhen, has a product line that includes multifunctional printers and high-efficiency multi-color printers, with its flagship product U1 achieving a crowdfunding record of 150 million yuan, reflecting strong market demand [2]. - DJI, a drone giant, invested several hundred million yuan in Smart Pie, indicating confidence in the growth potential of consumer-grade 3D printing technology [2]. - Other major players, including Tencent and Shenzhen Capital Group, are also backing companies like Chuangxiang Sanwei, which plans to raise funds through an IPO to enhance R&D and expand into overseas markets [2][3]. Group 2: Industry Growth and Trends - The number of investment and financing events in the industry reached a near five-year high since 2025, with over 40 occurrences, showing a clear trend of capital concentrating on leading projects [4]. - Shenzhen has emerged as a hub for the 3D printing industry, with significant contributions from consumer-grade products, as evidenced by 3D printer exports reaching 3.7777 million units in 2024 [5]. - In Q1 2025, global shipments of entry-level 3D printers (priced below $2,500) surpassed 1 million units, with Chinese suppliers accounting for 95% of the market share, led by Chuangxiang Sanwei with a 39% share [5]. Group 3: Company Performance - Tuo Zhu Technology, founded in 2020 by former DJI engineers, achieved revenue between 5.5 billion to 6 billion yuan in 2024, with a net profit nearing 2 billion yuan and a net profit margin exceeding 30% [5]. - Smart Pie, established in 2015, initially focused on STEM education kits but pivoted to 3D printing, launching its first resin printer at a competitive price, thus capturing the mid-to-low price market [6]. - Zongwei Lifang has expanded its business globally, generating over 1 billion yuan in annual revenue since 2016 [6]. Group 4: Industry Ecosystem and Demand - The industry's growth is driven by a confluence of technological advancements, policy support, and rising demand, with AI integration lowering usage barriers and enhancing user experience [7][8]. - The demand for 3D printing is surging, particularly among Gen Z consumers seeking personalized products, with sales of 3D printing-related categories during the 2025 JD 618 shopping festival increasing over threefold year-on-year [8]. - Policies supporting the industry, such as subsidies for desktop 3D printing devices, are expected to drive down entry-level equipment prices to around 1,000 yuan [8].