GLB Digital Technology Revolutionizes Industrial Metal Additive Manufacturing
Based in Jiangsu, China, GLB Digital Technology is radically transforming the landscape of metal additive manufacturing by offering highly integrated and cost-effective solutions for global manufacturers. 🏭
Global Reach Innovation in Hardware and Software
Founded by the experienced Wang Binhua, the company develops both hardware and software in-house, ensuring perfect synergy in its SLM systems. With presence in over 60 countries and a network of more than 80 agents, GLB fully controls the development cycle, from lasers to equipment structures, enabling significant cost reductions without sacrificing performance. This vertically integrated model and associated economies of scale are enabling small and medium-sized enterprises to incorporate industrial-grade metal 3D printing technologies for the first time. 💡
Key features of the GLB-400M system:- Starting price of just 88,000 USD, presented at Formnext 2025
- Incorporation of proprietary lasers specifically designed by GLB
- Advanced humidity and oxygen control system for maximum precision
GLB's approach is not just to sell machines, but to empower manufacturers to produce complex parts with greater freedom and help their partners grow in their local markets.
Vertical Integration Strategy and Highlighted Success Cases
Vertical integration is a fundamental pillar of GLB's success, as they manufacture their own lasers and machines, which not only reduces costs but also substantially improves quality. This strategy has enabled distributors in emerging markets, such as India, to evolve from simple equipment sales to providing complete solutions. Using GLB machines, these partners can produce complex metal molds that reduce delivery times by almost half and allow them to take on higher-value orders. 📈
Advantages of the vertical integration model:- Cost reduction through total supply chain control
- Continuous quality improvement thanks to in-house development
- Ability to offer customized solutions to diverse markets
Democratization of Metal Additive Manufacturing
GLB's central mission is to democratize access to industrial metal additive manufacturing, making it profitable, reliable, and scalable for companies of all sizes, industries, and geographies. Who would have imagined that a laser and a bit of metal could unite the world in a manufacturing revolution, all without needing a hammer. 🌍