ANTINSKY’s Approach to Simplifying Desktop 3D Printing for Users

As desktop 3D printing continues to expand across fields such as design, education, dentistry, and small-scale manufacturing, users are increasingly looking for solutions that go beyond hardware alone, with materials, reliability, and workflow simplicity becoming just as important. ANTINSKY operates at this intersection, combining global distribution with the development of its own resins and accessories to support users at different stages of adoption. We spoke with Li Yi, Founder and CEO of ANTINSKY, about his background in additive manufacturing, how the company’s ecosystem model works in practice, and how ANTINSKY aims to make 3D printing easier and more reliable for a growing international user base.

3DN: Can you introduce yourself and explain your connection to additive manufacturing?

My name is Li Yi, and I am the founder and CEO of ANTINSKY. My connection to additive manufacturing goes back more than two decades. In 2004, my graduation project focused on reverse engineering. At the time, I worked with a well-known sanitary ware company to scan faucet models using a 3D scanner, refine the digital files, and produce physical parts using a 3D printer.

At that stage, 3D printing equipment and materials were expensive and largely limited to industrial or research environments. Seventeen years later, when I re-entered the 3D printing field, I was struck by how accessible the technology had become. Desktop printers and materials were now affordable for individuals, makers, and small businesses. That shift strongly influenced my decision to fully commit to the industry. I saw an opportunity to help make 3D printing easier and more practical for a wider range of users, which ultimately led to the creation of ANTINSKY.

3DN: For readers unfamiliar with ANTINSKY, can you introduce the company and explain its role within the additive manufacturing ecosystem?

ANTINSKY began as a trading company specializing in 3D printers and consumables, working closely with users to understand what they actually need in day-to-day printing. Over time, this role as a distributor gave us a broad and practical view of the market, from entry-level desktop users to professional print farms.

As we worked with more customers, we realized that access to hardware alone was not enough. Many users struggled with issues such as print failures, unstable materials, temperature sensitivity, and inconsistent surface quality. These challenges often prevented people from fully benefiting from 3D printing, even when they had good machines.

This led to the development of the ANTINSKY brand itself, focused on materials and accessories designed to improve print reliability and simplify workflows. Today, our product portfolio includes photosensitive resins for standard, dental, jewelry, and engineering applications, as well as accessories such as release films, cold printing plates, and resin-handling tools. These products are developed with a strong emphasis on stability, ease of use, and compatibility with a wide range of desktop resin printers.

By combining distribution, materials, and user-focused product development, ANTINSKY functions as both a market bridge and a technology enabler within the additive manufacturing ecosystem.

3DN: What motivated the creation of ANTINSKY, and what problem were you aiming to solve when the company was founded?

ANTINSKY was founded with the goal of making 3D printing easier and more accessible for everyday users. Rather than focusing solely on technological performance, we wanted to address the practical challenges that often prevent people from achieving reliable results, such as print failures, complex workflows, and inconsistent materials. The idea of “Easy Printing” became a guiding principle for the company, shaping how we approach product development, sales, and customer support. By listening closely to user feedback and focusing on real-world usage, ANTINSKY aims to reduce barriers to entry and help users spend less time troubleshooting and more time creating.

3DN: ANTINSKY is built around a connected ecosystem that includes both trading and manufacturing activities. How do these different parts of the business work together in practice?

Over the past several years, ANTINSKY has developed a multi-layered business structure designed to connect product distribution, materials and accessories, and services within a single ecosystem. This structure allows the company to observe how users interact with 3D printing technologies at different stages, from equipment purchasing to daily operation. Insights gathered across these activities help inform both product development and customer support strategies.

The first component of this ecosystem is 3D printer trading and distribution, supported by a combination of online and offline sales channels. Alongside distribution, ANTINSKY has placed increasing emphasis on after-sales support and currently operates as an authorized repair center for certain brands in mainland China. Based on this experience, the company plans to gradually expand service and spare-parts centers into additional regions to better support customers locally.

Within ANTINSKY’s ecosystem, product development is closely tied to recurring challenges observed in desktop 3D printing workflows. In LCD resin printing, traditional FEP release films often generate high release forces, leading to print failures and limiting compatibility with newer high-speed printers. To address this, ANTINSKY developed an ACF release film, which reduces release force, increases printing speed, and improves overall print success rates.

For FDM printing, the company introduced a Cold Printing Plate that enables printing without a heated build plate while also reducing unpleasant odors, making it better suited for home and office environments.

On the materials side, ANTINSKY’s Detail Master photosensitive resin allows LCD printers to produce fine, miniature models that previously required DLP technology, while maintaining low material costs.

To further improve resin printing reliability, ANTINSKY developed a resin Heat Mixer that automatically heats and mixes resin, stabilizing material temperature, reducing bubble formation, and simplifying print preparation.

As part of this ecosystem, ANTINSKY has also developed the Antmega Cure, a large-format post-curing system designed for desktop resin printing. The unit uses a dual-band light source at 385 nm and 405 nm to support a wider range of photosensitive resins and improve curing consistency. With a curing chamber measuring up to 350 × 350 × 400 mm, it is designed to accommodate larger resin parts and batch curing. The Antmega Cure operates using a heating mode with two options: a timed mode and a constant temperature mode, supporting stable post-curing conditions and helping improve surface quality and dimensional stability in resin-printed parts.

Looking toward 2026, ANTINSKY’s priorities remain closely aligned with our “Easy Printing” philosophy. On the technology side, we are continuing to develop solutions aimed at reducing complexity for desktop users, including new curing equipment and material-handling systems. This includes a large-format dual-light curing unit designed to support larger resin prints, as well as automated filament-handling tools intended to reduce printing interruptions and material waste.

We also see strong potential in dental resins, where print reliability and safety are critical, and we are in the process of pursuing medical certifications in several regions to expand access to these materials for dental professionals. Finally, we are actively seeking global partners to support distribution and customer engagement in different markets. By working with local partners, we aim to bring our products closer to end users while maintaining consistent quality and support standards.