In the “Resource Library · 3Dzyk 2025 China 3D Printing Industry Annual Awards,” we conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the shortlisted products across three major sectors—Equipment, Materials, and Supporting Ecosystems—based on dimensions such as “Innovation Uniqueness, Practical Applicability, Efficiency & Cost-Effectiveness, Impact & Scalability, and Ecosystem Compatibility.”
Ultimately, one “Product of the Year” winner was selected for each sub-award, along with one “Honorable Mention” to recognize outstanding products that also demonstrated exceptional performance in key metrics, showcasing the most representative innovative directions and implementation trends in the 3D printing industry for 2025.
01 Desktop FFF 3D Printer of the Year
Winner: Snapmaker U1
Award-Winning Company: Shenzhen Snapmaker
Judges’ Comments: The Snapmaker U1, featuring automatic switching among 4 print heads, transforms multi-color and multi-material printing from a complex operation into an automated process. With its 5-second head-swapping mechanism and design that significantly reduces waste and improves efficiency, it directly enhances the production and delivery efficiency of multi-color printing. It holds strong potential for widespread adoption and ushers in the era of scaling multi-nozzle printing.
Honorable Mention: Bambu Lab H2D. This single machine integrates four functions—3D printing, laser engraving, die cutting, and plotting—reconstructing the desktop creative workflow and expanding into more application scenarios.
02 Desktop LCD 3D Printer of the Year
Winner: Photon P1
Award-Winning Company: Shenzhen Anycubic Technology Co., Ltd.
Judges’ Comments: The Photon P1, built upon a heated material tank, automatic leveling, and AI detection, adds dual-zone independent printing and compatibility with high-viscosity elastic resins to form an integrated “equipment-material-application” solution. It provides a more stable and replicable production path for complex scenarios such as footwear and elastic functional parts.
Honorable Mention: Creality HALOT-X1. Structural innovation, combined with 16K resolution and intelligent optimization, balances ease of use with print quality, lowering the entry barrier for high-performance consumer-grade resin printing.
03 Desktop Industrial 3D Printer of the Year
Winner: DeskFab X1
Award-Winning Company: Fastform (Jiangsu) 3D Technology Co., Ltd.
Judges’ Comments: The DeskFab X1 brings “scan-to-print” dental metal 3D printing to the desktop level, significantly lowering the adoption barrier for clinics and shortening delivery cycles. Its plug-and-play positioning pushes metal additive manufacturing in dentistry from centralized processing to on-site implementation, demonstrating clear potential for practical application and promotion.
Honorable Mention: Zongheng Additive SLS1518. Integrating high-precision lasers with automated post-processing, it delivers industrial-grade SLS capabilities at a more accessible cost, improving in-house manufacturing efficiency for small and medium-sized enterprises.
04 Industrial 3D Printer of the Year (Metal)
Winner: BLT-S1025
Award-Winning Company: Xi’an Bright Laser Technologies（BLT) Co., Ltd.
Judges’ Comments: The BLT-S1025, featuring a massive 2500mm build height, an integrated high-rigidity build cylinder, and a configuration of up to 32 lasers, enables the highly efficient, integrated printing of ultra-large-scale components. It comprehensively raises the ceiling for large-format metal additive manufacturing, accelerating the scalability adoption of applications in aerospace and other fields.
Honorable Mention: Eplus3D EP-M300L. Its modular architecture, combined with multi-laser coordination and full solution closed-loop powder handling and automation concepts, provides a pathway for the continuous, batch production of metal additively manufactured parts.
05 Industrial 3D Printer of the Year (Non-Metal)
Winner: Flight HT601P-4
Award-Winning Company: Hunan Farsoon High-Tech Co., Ltd.
Judges’ Comments: The Flight HT601P-4 combines an efficient sintering approach with a continuous manufacturing architecture, striking a balance between large build volume and high throughput within a compact footprint. Designed for batch production with an emphasis on stability, continuity, and operability, it pushes polymer industrialization from mere “equipment capability” towards a comprehensive “production capacity system.”
Honorable Mention: KOCEL Intelligent Machinery AJS 3200. By redefining the boundaries of sand printing with its Huge building size and high efficiency, and incorporating remote operation and 0 human unattended maintenance, it strengthens the attributes of large-scale serial production.
06 Filament of the Year (Plastic)
Winner: HT-PLA
Award-Winning Company: Suzhou Polymaker Technology Co., Ltd.
Judges’ Comments: HT-PLA achieves a key breakthrough with “heat resistance up to 150°C without annealing,” significantly raising the engineering ceiling of PLA while maintaining ease of printing and high stability. By upgrading the material for the largest user base, it demonstrates wide audience oriented and industry influence.
Honorable Mention: Xinbochuan PEBA. With lighter density, stronger resilience, and improved wear resistance and toughness, it offers a new high-performance elastic material option for footwear and flexible application scenarios.
07 Resin Material of the Year
Winner: FlexOne Single-Component Elastic Resin Series
Award-Winning Company: Zhongke 3D Molding（Isun) Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
Judges’ Comments: The FlexOne single-component elastic resin series breaks the traditional two-component barrier, significantly reducing risks related to mixing ratios and consistency. By synergizing with high-speed SLA/DLP platforms, it paves the way for “Whole Shoe Level” high-efficiency manufacturing. Balancing ease of use with production efficiency, it holds significant potential for driving industrialization.
Honorable Mention: JAMG HE Single-Component Foaming Resin. Its ready-to-use single-component formulation lowers the process bar, improving efficiency and consistency in producing cushioning, filling, and shock-absorbing structures.
08 Powder Material of the Year
Winner: T70X High-Temperature Titanium Alloy Powder
Award-Winning Company: Jiangsu Vilory Advanced Materials Technology Co., Ltd.
Judges’ Comments: The T70X high-temperature titanium alloy powder is engineered for large-format LPBF and high-temperature service requirements, specifically targeting the performance degradation of traditional titanium alloys at elevated temperatures and the forming sensitivity challenges of related material systems. It fills a critical gap in domestic high-temperature titanium alloy additive manufacturing, demonstrating high technical barriers and significant value density.
Honorable Mention: CNPC Powder Al0407 Aluminum Alloy. Combining high thermal conductivity with high electrical conductivity, it targets complex structures for heat dissipation and lightweighting, expanding the application potential of metal additive manufacturing.
09 Component/Part of the Year
Winner: 500W Fiber Laser
Award-Winning Company: Shenzhen Han’s Photon Laser Technology Co., Ltd.
Judges’ Comments: The “Tiangong” series 500W (14μm) fiber laser achieves finer energy control through high power density and small core diameter output, establishing itself as a key light source for precision manufacturing such as metal 3D printing. Balancing forming quality with process adaptability, it demonstrates broad application potential in high-end scenarios including aerospace and medical fields.
Honorable Mention: Sunlu AMS Heater. This moisture control solution enabling “drying while printing” addresses the shortfall of AMS filament management, improving multi-color printing stability with high compatibility and cost-effectiveness.
10 3D Scanner of the Year
Winner: FreeScan Omni
Award-Winning Company: Shining 3D Technology Co., Ltd.
Judges’ Comments: The FreeScan Omni features a wireless, all-in-one design that enables computer-independent scanning and inspection, significantly streamlining on-site workflows. Combining high precision with FAST Capture, it redefines the operational paradigm of portable measurement. Its impact on improving efficiency in industrial site quality inspection and mobile applications is particularly direct.
Honorable Mention: Scantech KSCAN-X. Integrating wireless capabilities with hybrid photogrammetry, it targets large-scale, high-precision measurement scenarios, enhancing on-site data acquisition efficiency and reliability.
Finally, we extend our gratitude to all shortlisted companies and products for the technological advancements and application explorations they have brought to the industry. We also welcome more practitioners and users to continue following and participating in Resource Library’s future awards and content co-creation, jointly promoting the Chinese 3D printing industry towards a more mature and higher-quality development stage.