Objet moves 3D print into China

Objet, a 3D printing[printing?:printing cutting finishing solution], rapid prototyping and additive manufacturer, will expand into the Chinese market after signing two channel partners: Digital China and Shanghai Chengmei Technology.

Digital China will act as an Objet distributor, and support the Objet line of 3D Printers and materials in North China. Shanghai Chengmei Technology will represent Objet's products in East China as a reseller.

Sun Chun Hua, general manager of SBU business department of Digital China, says, “Objet, being the industry leader in the 3D printing for rapid prototyping, is definitely our choice of partner. With Objet's award-winning technology, together with our experience and extensive network in the manufacturing industry, we aim to offer cost-effective world-class rapid prototyping solutions and services to the market.”

Jerry Zhou, general manager of Shanghai Chengmei, says, “It is an honour for us to be associated with Objet, the global leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping. With Objet 3D printing systems, we can now offer an end-to-end solution to the market, thereby enabling our customers to shorten design cycle, reduce R&D costs and ultimately, fasten time-to-market for their products."