REHOVOT, Israel, February 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Objet Ltd., the innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, today announced its expansion in the Chinese market with the signing of two new channel partners - Digital China and Shanghai Chengmei Technology.
Digital China, a leading IT distributor in China, will act as an Objet distributor, and support the Objet line of 3D Printers and materials in North China. Shanghai Chengmei Technology Co., Ltd. ("Shanghai Chengmei"), a leading solution provider of rapid prototyping equipment and 3D scanners, will represent Objet's products in East China as a reseller.
"With its huge manufacturing base and growing interest in 3D printing and rapid prototyping, China is an important strategic market for Objet," said Gilad Yron, Regional Manager for Objet Asia Pacific and Japan. "It was therefore essential for us to team up with the right local partners. We have full confidence that together with Shanghai Chengmei Technology and Digital China we will make world-class 3D printing and Objet the first choice for Chinese manufacturers in virtually any industry."
Mr. Sun Chun Hua, General Manager of SBU Business Department of Digital China - Commercial SBU 3D Digital Products Division, commented: "Objet, being the industry leader in the 3D printing for rapid prototyping arena, 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 said, "It is an honor 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."
About Digital China - Commercial SBU 3D Digital Products Division ("Digital China")
As China's leading IT integration service provider, Digital China has set up regional centers in 19 major cities across the country, establishing good strategic partnership with over 100 global leading IT brands. Digital China has more than 10,000 agent partners, offering leading edge IT solution and services to various industries including financial, telecommunications, government, etc.