36Kr has learned that LuxCreo, a company specializing in polymer 3D printing solutions, recently completed a new round of financing from Angelalign (6699.HK), a Hong Kong-listed company.
The two parties will establish a global strategic partnership to jointly advance the research and development of new 3D printing materials, the iteration of intelligent platforms, and the development of a channel ecosystem. Index Capital served as exclusive financial advisor.
LuxCreo integrates advanced 3D printers, post-processing systems, AI-powered software, and high-performance materials to provide digital production solutions from data to end products. Its products have been widely used in the dental, medical, consumer, and industrial sectors.
With rising global awareness of oral health, the invisible braces market continues to grow, driving increased demand for dental medical devices. Guosheng Securities predicts that by 2030, the global dental medical device market will exceed US$80 billion.
3D printing and digital dental technologies, with their advantages of improving treatment efficiency and optimizing the patient experience, are deeply penetrating all aspects of dental services.
LuxCreo’s direct 3D printing technology for orthodontic appliances and its ActiveMemory™ shape memory material reduce the error-prone steps in traditional processes and improve appliance precision and fit. Company data shows that direct printing technology can increase appliance manufacturing accuracy to 96.25%.
LuxCreo CEO Yang Shangyou said, “Direct light-curing printing of dental braces not only improves precision but also allows for localized printing of varying thicknesses, zoned elasticity, and built-in mechanical structures on the appliance surface, enabling personalized treatment plans.
ActiveMemory™ material can be thermally activated to restore the appliance to its original shape, providing sustained and stable correction force.”
Direct 3D printing technology also reduces material waste, lowers costs, and shortens production cycles, improving clinic operational efficiency and patient comfort.
The European and American markets currently contribute over 80% of LuxCreo’s revenue, with dental services accounting for over 70%. The company plans to continue its focus on these markets over the next two years.
Yang Shangyou stated that the partnership with Angelalign will accelerate LuxCreo’s development in material innovation, production automation, and its digital AI dental platform, driving the global adoption of digital orthodontic solutions.
Chen Ge, Executive Director of Index Capital, added, “The dental industry is undergoing a transformation from mold making to digital direct production.
LuxCreo has established a strong technological advantage with its proprietary LEAP™ high-speed printing technology, groundbreaking materials science, and global certifications. This strategic partnership will accelerate its global commercialization and usher in a new wave of innovation in dental technology.”
