Konica Minolta Business Solutions New Zealand Limited (Konica Minolta New Zealand) has added the Markforged range of additive manufacturing platforms (3D printers) to its portfolio and they are now available to its customers.
Partnering with Markforged to make 3D printing accessible to customers in New Zealand is the next step for the business in growing its local presence, said the company. The Markforged range is being offered in response to market demand and opportunities in the region with the X7 carbon fibre 3D printer and Mark Two continuous fibre composite 3D printer available for demonstration in Konica Minolta New Zealand’s recently-launched Auckland showroom.
Markforged 3D solutions are purpose-built to integrate quickly and seamlessly into a customer’s manufacturing ecosystem. They are used to print repeatable, production-quality parts using materials curated for durability and strength providing businesses with speed to market advantages, new opportunities, and idea protection. Through Konica Minolta New Zealand, local customers will benefit from on-the-ground support and local inventory of consumables.
“Konica Minolta has been building momentum in New Zealand and has seen great success since its official showroom opening in May,” said Eric Holtsmark, managing director, Konica Minolta New Zealand. “Introducing new solutions is the next logical step and 3D printing has enormous potential. It’s an exciting time in the 3D printing market as materials are evolving and Konica Minolta is helping the industry to grow with leading technology that addresses the needs of many industries including manufacturing, defence, aerospace, and healthcare. Markforged is a strong partner with some of the most advanced 3D printing systems in the world, which will deliver significant benefits and opportunities for Konica Minolta New Zealand customers.”
Richard Elving, director, Asia-Pacific sales and channel, Markforged, said that Markforged was excited to see Konica Minolta build on its partnership with the expansion into New Zealand.
“Together, through 3D printing innovations, we can help New Zealand organisations overcome supply chain limitations and solve their challenges. Our technology assists the world’s biggest manufacturers in creating digital supply chains through the creation of robust production parts within their own organisation,” he stated.
  
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