HK3D Chooses 3D Systems To Drive Additive Manufacturing Growth

14 May 2015

3D Systems has announced that it has entered into a reseller agreement with HK 3D, a leading supplier of 3D printers and additive manufacturing in the UK and Ireland. Under the new agreement, HK 3D that is part of the HK Holdings Group will immediately begin to offer the full line of 3D Systems 3D printers, materials, perceptual devices and design tools to its customers as part of its integrated 3D print offering.

In the UK, HK Holdings is at the forefront of advanced manufacturing techniques that include 3D printing, laser marking and electro discharge machining (EDM) technologies as well as high specification machine tool and manufacturing solutions.

HK 3D will distribute all of 3D Systems products in order to broaden its customer offerings and support the full range of applications in 3D digital fabrication. This includes 3D Systems ColorJet, MultiJet, Selective Laser Sintering, Stereo-lithography and Direct Metal 3D printers, as well as its consumer and desktop printers. HK 3D will also offer 3D Systems scanning and software solutions to round out its portfolio and meet its customers' growing needs for end-to-end engineering applications and support.

Commenting upon the new agreement, Mr Steven Wilcox, Managing Director of HK Holdings says: "We are thrilled to partner with 3D Systems and to offer their entire portfolio of 3D digital design and fabrication solutions. This gives all of our customers access to the broadest range of 3D tools and technologies on the market. It will also help our customers meet the most demanding applications, particularly those in aerospace, automotive and healthcare."

"As we progress, we will be targeting sales growth of 50% year on year as we widen the remit of HK Holdings to cater for the additive manufacturing and reverse engineering marketplace. What this new product line gives end users is 'freedom of design' whereby the complexity of product design is not constrained by the parameters of a machine tool. We can already print 15 metals such as titanium and steel with a range of different printing processes. This new technology will bring a step change to the UK manufacturing landscape and we are delighted to represent the most technologically advanced 3D printing products available."

Speaking on the new relationship, Michele Marchesan, Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, Professional Products, at 3D Systems said: "We are excited and honoured to work with a world-class 3D printing provider of the calibre of HK 3D and to help their customers benefit from the full range of 3D Systems product portfolio. HK 3D brings a deep understanding of customer requirements within our industry and a robust support network and this will multiplex our coverage throughout the UK and Ireland."