ANTINSKY’s Approach to Simplifying Desktop 3D Printing for Users

As desktop 3D printing continues to expand across fields such as design, education, dentistry, and small-scale manufacturing, users are increasingly looking for solutions that go beyond hardware alone, with materials, reliability, and workflow simplicity becoming just as important. ANTINSKY operates at this intersection, combining global distribution with the development of its own resins and accessories to support users at different stages of adoption. We spoke with Li Yi, Founder and CEO of ANTINSKY, about his background in additive manufacturing, how the company’s ecosystem model works in practice, and how ANTINSKY aims to make 3D printing easier and more reliable for a growing international user base.

3DN: Can you introduce yourself and explain your connection to additive manufacturing?

My name is Li Yi, and I am the founder and CEO of ANTINSKY. My connection to additive manufacturing goes back more than two decades. In 2004, my graduation project focused on reverse engineering. At the time, I worked with a well-known sanitary ware company to scan faucet models using a 3D scanner, refine the digital files, and produce physical parts using a 3D printer.

At that stage, 3D printing equipment and materials were expensive and largely limited to industrial or research environments. Seventeen years later, when I re-entered the 3D printing field, I was struck by how accessible the technology had become. Desktop printers and materials were now affordable for individuals, makers, and small businesses. That shift strongly influenced my decision to fully commit to the industry. I saw an opportunity to help make 3D printing easier and more practical for a wider range of users, which ultimately led to the creation of ANTINSKY.