DesignTech partners with Solidscape to launch 3D printers in India
Pune-based DesignTech Systems has entered into a strategic partnership with Solidscape a manufacturer of 3D printers to launch High Precision 3D printers for manufacturing of wax patterns in India. The launch event was held on 14 February 2017 in Mumbai.
17 Feb 2017 | By Priya Raju
DesignTech will be the representative for Solidscape 3D printers and the allied consumables for India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Bhutan. DesignTech will develop the infrastructure to support the expansion and adoption of 3D printing custom manufacturing solutions.
Vikas Khanvelkar, managing director, DesignTech Systems said, “Worldwide 3D printing industry is expected to grow from $8.8 billion in revenue in 2017 to $26.5 billion by 2021. India is emerging as a preferred global destination for product design, engineering, and manufacturing, which makes it a strategically important country for 3D printing.”
“Solidscape 3D printers are known for their ability to produce ultra-fine feature details and are considered a premier technology for applications like custom jewelry manufacturing, high precision casting, and advanced biomedical research. And we are thrilled to forge an alliance with them,” added Khanvelkar.
“DesignTech Systems strong business reputation and broad footprint throughout India is ideal to support Solidscape’s growth plan,” stated Fabio Esposito, president, Solidscape, at the launch.
“Having a world-class partner that can deliver top quality high precision 3D printing solutions for custom manufacturing, sales and service throughout India was our strategic goal. DesignTech Systems is the perfect partner to respond to customer demands for on time, on quality and cost value delivered,” he added.
Solidscape 3D printers use uniquely developed build materials that are specifically formulated for 100% metal castability to produce the required model. This is used primarily for investment casting but is also in the creation of molds and tooling for manufacturing. Solidscape 3D printers find applications in industries such as jewelry, automotive, industrial automation, wearable fashion, toys Industry and education.