Farsoon
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UnclaimedFarsoon Technologies presents itself as an industrial additive manufacturing partner offering open industrial-grade 3D printers.
Last updated October 2, 2026
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Overview
Farsoon Technologies (华曙高科) is a Chinese industrial additive manufacturing (AM) company headquartered in Changsha, Hunan. Founded in 2009 by Dr. Xu Xiaoshu, a materials scientist who had worked in the United States on polymer laser sintering, Farsoon has grown into one of China's best-known developers of industrial-grade 3D printing systems. The company designs and manufactures both metal and polymer powder-bed fusion machines, together with proprietary materials and application services, and sells them under the Farsoon brand. Farsoon's product line spans selective laser sintering (SLS) and high-temperature polymer systems, direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) / laser powder-bed fusion platforms, and related software and materials. The company is known for an 'open platform' philosophy: its machines allow customers to use third-party materials and to tune parameters, which contrasts with the closed, cartridge-locked ecosystems of some competitors. This openness, combined with competitive pricing, is central to Farsoon's positioning as a cost-performance leader in industrial AM. Farsoon serves customers in aerospace, automotive, medical, tooling, and consumer-goods applications. It operates internationally through regional offices and partners, with the official website offering region selection for North America, Europe, the AMEA region, and China. The company has pursued overseas expansion, including a presence in the United States and Europe, to support sales and service of its industrial printers. Farsoon Technologies is listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange STAR Market under the ticker 688433, giving it access to public capital to fund R&D and capacity expansion. Its brand promise centers on 'Access Additive Manufacturing – Your Way', emphasizing truly open industrial-grade 3D printers, best cost-performance solutions, customizable configurations, and tailored services. As a Chinese AM equipment maker competing globally with established Western and other Asian suppliers, Farsoon represents the country's push into high-value industrial manufacturing technology.
History
Farsoon Technologies was founded in 2009 in Changsha, Hunan, China, by Dr. Xu Xiaoshu, a materials scientist with experience in polymer laser sintering developed partly in the United States. The company was established to develop industrial-grade additive manufacturing (AM) equipment, at a time when China's 3D printing industry was still nascent and most high-end industrial printers were imported. In its early years, Farsoon focused on selective laser sintering (SLS) of polymers, building machines that could process engineering plastics at high temperatures. A defining strategic choice was the 'open platform' approach: rather than locking customers into proprietary materials, Farsoon designed its systems so that users could adjust parameters and use third-party powders. This appealed to industrial customers and research institutions that wanted flexibility and lower running costs. Farsoon later expanded into metal AM, developing laser powder-bed fusion systems for metals such as stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, and nickel alloys. This broadened its addressable market into aerospace, automotive, medical, and tooling applications. The company also developed its own material portfolio and application engineering services to support customers. As its domestic business grew, Farsoon pursued international expansion. It established overseas operations and partnerships to sell and service its machines in North America, Europe, and the AMEA region, as reflected in the region selection on its official website. This international push positioned Farsoon as a Chinese challenger in a market long dominated by German and American suppliers. A major milestone was the company's listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange STAR Market under the ticker 688433, which provided public capital for research and development, production capacity, and global sales expansion. The STAR Market listing also raised Farsoon's profile among investors and industrial customers. Today, Farsoon markets itself as 'Your Industrial AM Partner', emphasizing truly open industrial-grade 3D printers, best cost-performance solutions, customizable configurations, and tailored services. It continues to compete globally in both polymer and metal AM, representing China's growing role in high-value manufacturing technology.
- 2009
Farsoon Technologies founded in Changsha, Hunan, China by Dr. Xu Xiaoshu.
Developed open-platform polymer selective laser sintering (SLS) systems.
Expanded into metal laser powder-bed fusion additive manufacturing.
Established international operations serving North America, Europe, and the AMEA region.
Listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange STAR Market under ticker 688433.
Products and positioning
Truly open industrial-grade 3D printers with best cost-performance solutions and customizable, tailored services.
Polymer SLS 3D printers
Industrial selective laser sintering systems for engineering plastics.
Metal laser powder-bed fusion 3D printers
Industrial metal AM systems for stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, and nickel alloys.
High-temperature polymer AM systems
Systems capable of processing high-performance polymers.
AM materials
Metal powders and polymer materials for Farsoon and open-platform systems.
Application and engineering services
Tailored services to support customer AM adoption.
Recent events
Reported
Farsoon announces production capacity expansion plans[2]
Farsoon announced plans to expand production capacity, including a new dedicated site for increased polymer powder material production. The source describes the expansion as in progress toward completion.
Reported
Farsoon introduces the FS273M metal AM machine[3]
Farsoon Technologies introduced its FS273M metal additive manufacturing machine to the global market for commercial orders as the next generation of its FS271M.
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