Introduction: As construction of its Phase IV, ten-thousand-tonne industrial park and its financing plans advance, Vilory is expanding capacity while strengthening quality control.
Nanjixiong learned that Vilory officially opened its new R&D and testing center on October 20, 2026. The center covers more than 1,000 m² and addresses the fundamental engineering challenge of batch consistency in metal printing powders. Vilory had just completed a RMB 100 million Series C+ round and put Series D financing and IPO preparations on its agenda.
Over 1,000 m², More Than 10 Laboratories, and Over 40 Equipment Sets
The center combines research and quality inspection in more than 1,000 m² of floor area. Its more than ten specialist laboratories include rooms for physical properties, mechanical testing, powder properties, and multipurpose work. More than 40 sets of precision equipment include a new scanning electron microscope, a plasma emission spectrometer, and a high-frequency infrared carbon and sulfur analyzer. Capabilities cover physical testing, chemical analysis, microscopic morphology characterization, and mechanical testing.
Vilory previously expanded and upgraded its CNAS testing center when Phase III entered operation. The new center extends its work beyond incoming inspection and routine quality checks into research on new alloy systems and process development.
Why Testing Is a Prerequisite for Delivery at Scale
Sphericity, oxygen content, particle-size distribution, and the fraction of hollow particles directly determine the density and mechanical performance of printed parts. In Vilory's markets, including aerospace, 3C electronics, AI thermal management, and humanoid robots, consistent powder across batches often matters more than peak performance in one batch. Variation in a single batch can affect yield across an entire production line.
Vilory has already taken several steps in quality management. In July 2026, it received IATF 16949:2016 automotive quality management certification covering the full process from R&D and design to scaled metal powder production. In September it received the New Quality Enterprise Golden Bull Award.
Phase IV plans to add annual capacity of 3,000 tonnes of titanium, 5,000 tonnes of copper, and 2,000 tonnes of aluminum, along with high-strength steel and other materials. At this scale, the center's data support reliable batch deliveries to advanced manufacturing customers.
Vilory's Broader Strategy
Founded in 2015, Vilory is a nationally designated key specialized and innovative Little Giant enterprise. It has raised nearly RMB 800 million in total and serves aerospace, commercial spaceflight, new energy, consumer electronics, AI hardware cooling, humanoid robotics, and medical implants. It completed a RMB 310 million Series C in December 2025 at a post-money valuation of RMB 2.11 billion, followed by Series C+ in October 2026, the start of Series D, and IPO preparations.
Alongside capacity expansion, Vilory is systematically building quality infrastructure. Its unattended Phase III factory uses DCS and MES for end-to-end traceability. It has expanded the CNAS center, obtained IATF 16949 certification, and now opened the new R&D and testing center. These moves reflect a competitive shift in metal powders. Once material preparation is mastered, the ability to supply consistent powder at scale becomes a key measure of competitiveness.
AI-translated from an article by Xiaoruanxiong on Nanjixiong, originally published on 2026-11-05. Text and images retain the original source attribution.
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