TPM3D Talks Clean, Efficient SLS 3D Printing and Expanding Internationally

One of the countries where we are seeing the fastest growth in additive manufacturing is undoubtedly China. And while many associate the Chinese market with desktop solutions, whether extrusion or vat photopolymerization, there are a growing number of manufacturers offering industrial solutions, including some that have been around for quite some time and are now moving into the international market. One of the most notable of these is TPM3D. The SLS 3D printing solutions provider has made its mark in its home country and has started expanding internationally. We spoke to the CEO to learn more about the company, its journey and what we can expect from it in the near future.

3DN: Could you introduce yourself and your connection to 3D printing?

My name is Lucy Zhai, I am the CEO of TPM3D. After earning my engineering bachelor and MBA from Peking university, I worked in product development, applications, manufacturing, sales and marketing for industrial markets in Fortune 500 companies. I held various leadership roles at General Electric (GE) in both the Industrial & Consumer Division and the Energy Division, gaining deep insights into the industrial markets in China and the Asia-Pacific region.

TPM3D CEO, Lucy Zhai

This experience led me to join Stratasys in 2016 as the General Manager for Greater China. Given the wide range of applications of 3D printing in the industrial field, I believed this technology could accelerate R&D in manufacturing and reduce costs, offering great potential. In 2018, our founder team acquired a company share from Stratasys and rebranded it as “TPM3D,” focusing on the development and promotion of SLS technology as an independent entity.