NICE Rapid Tooling Manufacturing Limited traces its origins to Xin Lian Xing, a manufacturing business established by Kun Lin in China. The company developed its capabilities through continued investment in machining, tooling, injection molding, and inspection equipment.
In January 2015, Steven Zhang joined the business, marking the beginning of a new stage of development under the NICE Rapid name. Since then, NICE Rapid has supported customers worldwide with rapid prototyping, tooling, and low-volume manufacturing projects.
Company Timeline
The timeline below highlights key stages in the development of NICE Rapid and its manufacturing capabilities.
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April 2012: Xin Lian Xing was established by Kun Lin in China.
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May 2012: The company received its first drilling, grinding, and milling machines, establishing its early machining capabilities.
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March 2013: Two CNC machines were added to expand CNC machining capacity.
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June 2013: Two injection molding machines and an optical measuring machine were added.
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August 2014: Two additional CNC machines, two injection molding machines, and a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) were added.
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January 2015: Steven Zhang joined Xin Lian Xing. The company was renamed NICE Rapid Tooling Manufacturing Co., Limited, beginning a new stage of development in rapid tooling and rapid prototyping manufacturing.
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April 2015: Jason Zhu joined the company as Technical Sales Manager.
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April 2015: Eric Chen joined the company as Project Manager.
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May 2015: Four EDM machines and two milling machines were added, further expanding machining capacity.
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October 2015: The company had grown to more than 40 employees and operated CNC machines, EDM machines, and injection molding machines.
