In 1993, Mr. Feng Tao, the founder of Eplus3D, presided over the development of China's first Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) equipment; In 2002, Mr. Feng cooperated with South China University of Technology, developed China's first Selective Laser Melting (SLM) AM equipment.
Today, Eplus3D has become a global leader in the industrial 3D printing of metals and offers integrated solutions in metal additive manufacturing. The company currently has established four facilities in Beijing, Hangzhou, Stuttgart, Germany, and Houston, USA, with its equipment exported to more than 50 countries and regions worldwide.
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2025
Germany Subsidiary: Hosted the 4th Global Partners Summit
Launched: Introduced EP-M550, featuring a build volume of up to 550 × 550 × 450 mm. It is a multi-laser system designed to ensure high efficiency production in a compact footprint.
Partnership:
Partners with AM Futures to offer tailored metal AM solutions in UK, Empowered TEMISTh to revolutionize metal AM solution in thermal solutions, Supported INNOSPACE's in achieving advanced launch services and in-house production, Collaborated with UCL Rocket to successfully develop and test a regeneratively cooled rocket engine and swirl injector.
Milestone: Successfully delivered over 100 super-meter metal PBF machines worldwide.
Technology Breakthrough: Achieved a breakthrough in red-laser printing technology for large-scale copper alloy components.
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2024
Hangzhou Headquarters: Hosted the 3rd Global Partners Summit 2024, celebrating the 10th anniversary
Launched: EP-M2050, featuring a 2050x2050x1100mm build volume with 36-laser MPBF™ technology, delivers high-precision production for aerospace and industrial applications.
EP-M4750, featuring a build chamber of 450x750x530mm, is ideal for printing wide components, offering a cost-effective solution for automotive and other industries.
EP-M400S, 400x400x450mm build volume with top feeding powder hoppers and bi-directional powder re-coating, reducing dosing time by 30% for efficient closed-loop powder circulation.
Partnership: Collaborated with LEAP 71 to develop the world’s largest metal-printed rocket thruster (showcased at Formnext 2024), Partnered with MÖVE to build the world's first 3D-printed titanium monocoque bicycle frame with full battery integration.
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2023
Launched: introduced EP-M400, EP-M825, and EP-M1550 metal 3D printers
Partnership: provided EP-M1550 and EP-M1250, two large format metal AM machines to JINGYE Additive Manufacturing for aerospace applications
partnered with Bioprotece and Fit3D, LUMO, Fuchshofer Advanced Manufacturing – FAM GmbH, IGO3D, Eisenbacher Dentalwaren, and Prirevo, thus contributing to metal additive manufacturing application in healthcare as well as other industries
Introduced: the MPBF Hybrid Manufacturing Solution enhancing efficiency and accuracy in metal 3D printing
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2022
New Headquarter: Moved into new headquarter to Accommodate Business Growth on Metal 3D Printing
Germany Subsidiary: Hold grand opening ceremony for Germany Subsidiary and the 1st global partner meeting
Launched: EP-M450H, featuring the tallest build chamber of 456x456x1080mm, for use in aerospace, aviation, automotive and oil & gas applications
EP-M1250 metal 3D printer, 9 laser large format machine for accelerating production speed greatly, for use in aerospace, aviation, automotive and machinery applications
Partnership (Aerospace): provide several Large Metal AM Machines to JINGYE Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace, including EP-M650 (quad laser)
Partnership (Dental): expand dental additive manufacturing globally with BioSummer 3D, Biogenic Dental, HAGI GmbH and ISG Dental GmbH
Introduced: non-contact powder cleaning added to metal AM machines
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2021
Launched: EP-M260 and EP-M300, High Efficiency & Scale Production Metal Additive Manufacturing System
Joint Declaration: separate from Shining3D and is no longer a subsidiary of Shining3D
Founded: a new subsidiary in Stuttgart, Germany
Formnext 2021: first show with Metal Additive Manufacturing Equipment EP-M150
Partnership (Automotive): collaborated with the Delta Racing Team of Mannheim University of Applied Sciences, Ford Mustang, PWR and Siemens for metal Additive Manufacturing application in the automotive industry
Partnership (Healthcare): collaborated with Mantiz, based in Daegu, South Korea, for metal Additive Manufacturing application in implant
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2020
Launched: EP-M450, Large Size Metal Additive Manufacturing System
TCT Asia: first show with EP-M650 (quad laser)
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2019
Launched: EP-M650, Quad Laser Large Size Metal Additive Manufacturing System
TCT Asia: first show with EP-M250Pro and EP-M150
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2018
Launched: EP-M150, EP-M150Pro and EP-M150 Metal Dental 3D Printer
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2017
Award: Second Prize of "Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Awards"
Installation: first metal additive manufacturing machine installed successfully in the Americas
Passed the test and acceptance of development and sales of 3d printing sole technology, 3d printing tooling technology and 3d printing medical rigid organ technology as well as non-metallic equipment.
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2016
Installation: first metal additive manufacturing machine installed successfully in Europe
Partnership: responsible for the National Key Research and Development Program ''2016YFB1100700'' by signing the agreement with the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China with the official start of the research and development of ''Large-size Powder Bed SLM Additive Manufacturing Technology and Equipment''
Award: National High-tech Enterprise
Opening of an office and technology center in Beijing
