BLT Invests CNY 100 Million in New High-End Metal 3D Printing Equipment Project in Taicang High-Tech Zone

In recent years, BLT (Bright Laser Technologies) has continuously expanded its production footprint. Following the groundbreaking of several new facilities in Xi’an—including the Phase IV large-scale smart manufacturing base launched this May—the company has now taken another strategic step.

On June 19, 2025, BLT signed an agreement to invest CNY 100 million in a new high-end equipment project in Taicang High-Tech Industrial Development Zone, further strengthening its national presence and injecting fresh momentum into the region’s additive manufacturing ecosystem.

Ceremony Highlights: Strategic Cooperation Comes to Fruition

The signing ceremony was attended by top local government and corporate leaders, including:

· Xu Huadong, Deputy Secretary of Taicang Municipal Committee and Mayor

· Mao Yaping, Member of the Standing Committee and Party Secretary of the High-Tech Zone

· Yu Yingzhu, Vice Chair of the Taicang CPPCC

· Liu Chengwei, Chairman and President of Suzhou Oriza Holdings

· Li Gang and Hu Xiaoyu, Deputy Directors of the High-Tech Zone Management Committee

· Xue Lei, Chairman and General Manager of BLT

· Zhang Ying, Director of Government Affairs and Scientific Research Projects at BLT

The agreement marks a pivotal addition to BLT’s strategic roadmap, while providing a major boost to Taicang’s ambitions to become a hub for additive manufacturing innovation.

Project Overview: Driving Equipment Manufacturing and Application Services

The new facility will focus on:

· Manufacturing and validation of metal additive manufacturing equipment

· Accelerating the application and promotion of metal 3D printing technologies

· Providing integrated 3D printing services

Once operational, the project is expected to deliver:

· Annual output value of CNY 220 million

· Annual tax contributions of CNY 16 million

· Significant support for the local industrial economy

Government Endorsement: Strong Policy and Infrastructure Support

Before the ceremony, Mayor Xu Huadong met with the BLT delegation, highlighting the synergy between Taicang’s robust foundation in aerospace and high-end equipment industries and BLT’s core business in metal additive manufacturing.

He praised BLT as a leading Sci-Tech Innovation Board-listed enterprise and pledged full governmental support to ensure seamless project execution. Xu emphasized that Taicang would continue optimizing its business environment to attract high-tech firms and encourage further investment and expansion.

Corporate Perspective: Deepening Long-Term Collaboration

BLT Chairman Xue Lei expressed strong confidence in the development prospects of Taicang, citing the region’s efficient, high-standard enterprise services. He noted that BLT is expediting construction efforts to bring the project online as soon as possible, and plans to further expand business operations while deepening its cooperation with Taicang.

Conclusion: Strengthening Regional AM Ecosystems Through Strategic Expansion

This high-end equipment project represents a key step in BLT’s broader strategy to expand industrial layout and deepen regional collaboration. By partnering with Taicang High-Tech Zone, BLT aims to jointly drive the transformation and upgrading of local manufacturing, injecting sustained vitality into the regional additive manufacturing sector.