Qisu Tech Raises Nearly ¥100M Angel Funding, Uses AI to Lower CNC Barrier

Qisu Tech recently raised nearly ¥100M in angel funding from SenseTime Guoxiang, FirstForm, Quanxinshi, and MiraclePlus. The funds will be used for R&D, production, and marketing of desktop CNC hardware and software. The company plans to launch its first 5-axis CNC in Q4 2024, featuring auto tool change, auto tool setting, a fully enclosed silent chamber, and a 1500W spindle, aiming for ‘end-to-end’ ease of use. Traditional CNC requires mastering complex CAM software and years of experience. Qisu’s AI CAM reverses the interaction: users import a model, and the system automatically generates toolpaths, previews, and machines in three steps—no programming needed. The system is trained on hundreds of thousands of real machining models, covering many edge cases, allowing algorithms to produce toolpaths without manual intervention. For makers, small studios, and product designers needing rapid prototyping, this greatly lowers the barrier to CNC use—no need for years of apprenticeship. For traditional CNC shops, the AI CAM may boost programming efficiency and reduce reliance on senior technicians.