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Zhongshan-based rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturing company offering CNC machining, 3D printing, vacuum casting, and injection molding.
SuNPe Inc. (also operating as SuNPe Prototype (HK) Co., Limited) is a Zhongshan, Guangdong-based rapid prototyping and low-volume production company established in 2005 by founder Peter Su. Beginning as a small machining workshop, SuNPe has grown into one of China's largest professional prototyping service providers, operating four standard production plants covering 30,000 square meters and employing more than 550 skilled staff.
The company provides one-stop manufacturing services spanning CNC machining, 3D printing, vacuum casting, sheet metal fabrication, die casting, rapid tooling, and injection molding. Its equipment fleet includes over 155 three-axis CNC machines, 30 four-axis CNC machines, 25 five-axis CNC machines, 10 vacuum casting units, 22 injection molding machines, 4 die casting machines, and numerous 3D printing systems. This breadth of capability enables SuNPe to handle parts in metals, engineering plastics, silicone, and composite materials across a wide range of industries.
SuNPe holds ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 certifications, and follows ISO 13485 practices for medical device prototyping projects. The company operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, enabling rapid turnaround with prototype delivery in as few as 1 to 7 days. In 2008, SuNPe shifted from domestic-only business to international clients, and by 2009 was supplying Tier 1 automotive suppliers in the United Kingdom.
SuNPe serves customers across robotics, automotive, aerospace, medical devices, consumer electronics, and industrial equipment sectors. For robotics applications, SuNPe produces structural housings, end-effector components, brackets, and custom mechanical assemblies used in industrial robot prototyping and small-series production. The company exhibited at the Automate show, reflecting its standing as a recognized supplier to the global automation industry. SuNPe is headquartered at No. 62, Chang He Road, Dongsheng Town, Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, China.
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