Based in Shenzhen, XMake operates a digital manufacturing platform that integrates additive manufacturing, CNC machining, injection molding, and rapid prototyping into a single, on-demand service. Aimed at industries with high precision and low-to-mid volume production needs—such as aerospace, robotics, and medical devices—XMake offers automated quoting, real-time manufacturability feedback, and ISO 9001-certified output.
Its additive manufacturing capabilities span key technologies like fused deposition modeling (FDM), stereolithography (SLA), selective laser sintering (SLS), multi jet fusion (MJF), and direct metal laser sintering (DMLS). For metal components, XMake supports materials including titanium (Ti‑6Al‑4V), aluminum, Inconel, tool steels, and cobalt-chrome alloys. Dimensional tolerances reach ±0.2 mm for polymers and ±0.1 mm for metals, with optional post-processing such as anodizing, heat treatment, and surface finishing.
In a recent collaboration with the Cornell Rocketry Team, XMake manufactured high-performance titanium parts for the team’s Icarus‑III hybrid rocket, designed for the 2025 NASA Student Launch Competition. Using DMLS, XMake produced a monolithic boat tail, internal cooling structures, and a precision nozzle. The components reduced weight by 42%, improved thermal performance by 65%, and met tight ±0.012″ tolerances. All parts were delivered in under 72 hours, underscoring the platform’s capacity to support demanding engineering timelines with industrial-grade results.
Interview with Jeffrey Lee
In an interview with 3Druck.com, Jeffrey Lee, Product Specialist at XMake, shares insights into how additive manufacturing is becoming a core element of global production strategies. He discusses shifting industry trends, the growing role of metal 3D printing, and how XMake is positioning itself to support engineers with fast, scalable solutions for both prototyping and end-use parts.
From your perspective at Xmake, how has demand for additive manufacturing evolved across your global customer base?
Jeffrey Lee, Product Specialist at Make
We’ve observed a steady global uptick in demand, particularly for low-volume, high-precision prototypes and production-ready parts. More businesses are turning to additive manufacturing not just as a prototyping tool, but as a core part of their production strategies. The shift is driven by a need for faster lead times, smarter sourcing, and—let’s be honest—fewer headaches when it comes to tooling.
Which recent advancements in additive manufacturing technologies or materials have most significantly enhanced your ability to deliver high-precision, production-ready components?
Advancements in metal 3D printing, especially with titanium and aluminum alloys, have been game changers. Combined with tighter software integration for real-time print monitoring, we’ve been able to push both the resolution and repeatability of our parts. We like to say: fewer support structures, more structural support.
As a recent example, Xmake supported the Cornell Rocketry Team by producing titanium components via 3D printing for their rocket entry in the NASA Student Launch Competition. It was a proud moment for us—not just for the engineering challenge, but for helping future innovators literally aim for the stars.
Which industries or application areas have shown the fastest acceleration in 3D printing adoption through your platform―and what underlying factors are driving this growth?
The aerospace and medical sectors have shown the most noticeable acceleration, especially for lightweight and customized components. What’s driving this? Efficiency and cost savings, mainly, but also the growing comfort with digital manufacturing workflows. When time-to-market is everything, 3D printing often feels like the express lane.
Looking ahead over the next 5 to 10 years, how do you see the additive manufacturing market evolving globally, and what role do you see Xmake playing in shaping that development?
We see additive manufacturing maturing from a niche capability into a fully industrialized, intelligent supply chain solution. We aim to be the global interface where smart sourcing meets smart manufacturing—connecting engineers with precision parts, no matter where they are. Our role? To make advanced production simple, scalable, and surprisingly fun (well, at least for the engineers).
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