InfiMaker

About InfiMaker

InfiMaker is a deep-technology company founded in 2024 by CEO Bowen Xie and a team of Fortune 500 veterans with backgrounds in competitive robotics and at firms like DJI. The company aims to make industrial-grade manufacturing more accessible by reinventing the desktop CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine for a new generation of users. The company's flagship product is the InfiMaker K1, a desktop 5-axis simultaneous CNC machine. This positioning distinguishes it from the more common 3-axis machines by allowing for the creation of more complex geometries, curved surfaces, and undercuts without needing to manually re-fixture the workpiece. The K1 is designed for a broad audience that includes engineers, product designers, educators, jewelers, small businesses, and advanced makers who require compact, multi-axis machining capabilities. The K1 system integrates hardware and software to simplify the traditionally complex CNC workflow. Its AI-powered software, InfiStudio, automates much of the CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) process. The software features an "AI Creation Engine" that can generate a machinable 3D model from text or an image, automatically recommend toolpaths, and match cutting parameters to the specified material. Hardware automation is another key aspect, with features like a six-slot automatic tool changer (ATC), a wireless probe for auto-calibration, and automatic material recognition via an onboard camera. The machine is built with a monoblock cast bed for rigidity, a 1.5 kW spindle with speeds up to 20,000 RPM, and achieves repeatability of 0.01mm. It is capable of machining a wide range of materials, from plastics and wood to metals like aluminum, steel, and titanium. InfiMaker launched the K1 on Kickstarter in August 2026, surpassing US$4 million in pledges and indicating strong market interest. The company's business model appears to be centered on the direct sale of the K1 machine. InfiMaker has secured significant venture capital, with investors including IDG Capital, Kunlun Capital, MiraclePlus, and Meituan's Strategic Investments, to fund product development and international expansion. Keywords: 5-axis CNC, desktop manufacturing, AI-powered CAM, automatic tool changer, precision machining, InfiStudio, Bowen Xie, multi-material fabrication, hardware automation, advanced manufacturing, digital fabrication, rapid prototyping, small-scale production, engineering tools, product design, robotics, personal factory, subtractive manufacturing, metal machining, Kickstarter, venture capital