MERRIMACK, NH, May 28, 2015 – Solidscape, Inc., the leading manufacturer of high precision 3D wax printers for the jewelry industry, today announced a strategic agreement with the Kangshuo Group Co. Ltd for the creation of the largest 3D printing service bureau serving China’s domestic jewelry industry.
Kangshuo Group will construct four new 3D printing service bureau facilities featuring several hundred Solidscape high precision 3D printers to support China’s fast growing custom jewelry industry. Beginning in 2015, the first facility will open in Shenzhen in June, followed by Guangzhou in October, and Beijing and Shanghai in 2016. This effort will also support China’s commitment to providing comprehensive 3D printing education at all levels.
“We are excited about creating the largest 3D printing service bureau in China and want to offer our customers the best possible products for the jewelry sector,” stated Kangshuo president Bin Liu. “The clear choice was Solidscape.”
Kangshuo chose to use Solidscape high precision 3D printers exclusively since they produce the most accurate, detailed models with the industry’s highest quality surface finish – all critical for the printing perfection the jewelry industry demands.
The combination of a high precision printer capable of a 6 micron resolution with wax materials enables jewelers to design and 3D print models with complex, organic geometries that are 100% castable in any metal.
“Kangshuo Group’s strong business reputation and commitment to the jewelry segment in China is ideal to support Solidscape’s continuous expansion,” said president Fabio Esposito during the signing ceremony at Solidscape’s NH headquarters today. “Having a customer-centric partner that can deliver top quality sales and service to the jewelry industry in China was our strategic goal. In addition to bolstering the local NH economy and future job creation, we’re thrilled to be an American company exporting our products to China.”
About Solidscape, Inc.
Solidscape, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Stratasys, Inc., is the leader in high precision 3D printers for direct manufacturing applications. Over the years, Solidscape has set the bar for the highest standards in surface finish, accuracy and material castability. Solidscape delivers 3D solutions for advanced manufacturing so customers can create wax patterns to be cast in metal or used for mold making (RTV) applications, ideal for industries including aerospace, consumer products, education, defense, industrial products, jewelry and medical devices and advanced research. Learn more at www.solid-scape.com.
About Stratasys Ltd.
Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Rehovot, Israel, is a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions. The company’s patented FDM and PolyJet 3D Printing technologies produce prototypes and manufactured goods directly from 3D CAD files or other 3D content. Systems include 3D printers for idea development, prototyping and direct digital manufacturing. Stratasys subsidiaries include MakerBot and Solidscape, and the company operates the digital parts manufacturing service, Stratasys Direct Manufacturing. Stratasys has more than 3,000 employees, holds over 800 granted or pending additive manufacturing patents globally, and has received more than 30 awards for its technology and leadership.
Visit online at www.stratasys.com or http://blog.stratasys.com.