Key Takeaways
- Creality raises HK$1.272B in Hong Kong IPO, becoming the first consumer 3D printing company to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
- Anycubic's parent company, Zongwei Liju, closes a Series B round of hundreds of millions of yuan
- Additive manufacturing activity increases across APAC region, with developments in China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, India, and Australia
- Funding rounds and acquisitions drive growth in 3D printing market, with applications in healthcare, aerospace, construction, and consumer products
Introduction to APAC 3D Printing Market
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has seen significant activity in the 3D printing market, with major funding rounds and acquisitions driving growth. In the first half of June, 15 developments were worth watching, including Creality's IPO and Anycubic's Series B round.
China's 3D Printing Market
Creality's IPO
Creality, a consumer 3D printing company, listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) on May 29, 2026, raising approximately HK$1.272 billion in net proceeds. The company issued 73,427,550 H-shares, with the offering being 3,829 times oversubscribed. The shares opened at HK$33.88, about 80% above the IPO price.
Anycubic's Series B Round
Anycubic's parent company, Zongwei Liju, closed a Series B round worth hundreds of millions of yuan, co-led by Guotai Junan Capital, Dachen, Challenger Capital, and Mirae Asset Group. The company plans to use the capital to fund R&D and market expansion across its FDM and resin product lines.
Comparison of 3D Printing Companies
| Company | Funding Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Creality | IPO | HK$1.272B |
| Anycubic (Zongwei Liju) | Series B | Hundreds of millions of yuan |
| TDK | Acquisition | Planned acquisition of Fabric8Labs |
Growth of 3D Printing in APAC Region
The APAC region has seen significant growth in the 3D printing market, with applications in healthcare, aerospace, construction, and consumer products. The region's large population and growing economies make it an attractive market for 3D printing companies.
Bottom Line
The APAC region's 3D printing market is experiencing significant growth, driven by major funding rounds and acquisitions. Creality's IPO and Anycubic's Series B round are just two examples of the region's growing importance in the global 3D printing market. With its large population and growing economies, the APAC region is expected to continue to play a major role in the development of the 3D printing industry.