Farsoon SLS Technology Empowers Bionic Robot Innovation — LiYi Team Wins Gold at CYBATHLON

According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, as of the end of 2024, China had 85.91 million registered persons with disabilities, accounting for 6.34% of the total population. Among them, 24.72 million had limb impairments, making up roughly 29%, the largest subgroup.

As China’s assistive technology policies continue to advance, an increasing number of cutting-edge rehabilitation technologies are emerging — and intelligent prosthetics are among the most transformative. These smart prosthetics have become essential partners for people with limb loss, helping more individuals reintegrate into daily life.

In 2024, the globally renowned CYBATHLON 2024 — the third edition of the international Olympics for assistive technology — concluded in Zurich, Switzerland. The LiBionics Team, in collaboration with Southeast University, won the championship once again with their advanced upper-limb prosthetic device.

This prosthetic was manufactured by Wenext (Future Factory) using Farsoon’s SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) solution. What once took weeks using traditional machining was now achieved in just 24 hours — with fully functional prototypes ready for testing in 72 hours, dramatically reducing R\&D time and cost. This marks not only a milestone in human-machine integration but also a powerful testament to Farsoon’s capabilities in high-end manufacturing.

LiBionics:

From the Lab to Everyday Life

LiBionics has spent years pioneering the field of semi-robotics, especially in bionic limb development. Since its founding, the company has remained committed to its mission:

"To make prosthetics that are affordable and accessible for people with limb loss."

Through years of research, LiYi has developed bionic hands that feature adaptive grip technology, enhanced connective structure designs, and durable, easy-to-maintain materials, drastically lowering the “cost of use” for end users.

Their lineup now includes revolutionary sEMG (surface electromyography) neuroprosthetics, tailored to a variety of use cases. These products are lightweight, energy-efficient, and highly practical — offering reassurance and ease to users during real-world application.

Farsoon SLS:

Enabling Customization and Scalable Production

Faced with challenges like customization, weight reduction, and complex anatomical structures, LiYi partnered with Wenext, deploying Farsoon's industrial-grade SLS 3D printing solution. Through a closed-loop process of rapid design iteration, modular architecture, and flexible production, the partnership has propelled bionic robotics into real-world industrial and medical applications.

What traditionally took weeks in CNC machining for a bionic joint prototype, Farsoon’s SLS enables in just 24 hours, with functional testing within 72 hours. This not only slashes development cycles but also eliminates costly mold fabrication, injection molding, and post-machining — effectively solving the economic bottleneck of small-batch production.

Moreover, Farsoon SLS technology enables user-specific customization, improves durability and maintainability, and enhances grip adaptability, thereby further reducing end-user costs.

Wenext (Future Factory):

A Leading Industrial-Scale Manufacturing Platform

Founded in 2015, Wenext is a multi-process, one-stop supply chain management enterprise specializing in 3D printing, CNC machining, sheet metal, and molds. Its nylon processing hub, built with nearly 20 Farsoon SLS systems, has become a benchmark for industrial-scale digital manufacturing in China.

To date, Wenext has served approximately 200,000 customers, producing over 30 million parts annually. These achievements reflect both the market’s vast demand and Wenext’s critical role in transforming traditional manufacturing efficiency.

Farsoon Technologies remains committed to pushing the boundaries of additive manufacturing. Together with industrial partners like Wenext, it is driving innovation across fields like bionic healthcare and industrial robotics. By continuously expanding the application frontiers of 3D printing, Farsoon is turning this technology into the true engine of cybernetic evolution, delivering lighter, better, and more durable solutions that redefine the future of human experience.