SOLIZE PARTNERS Expand SLA and SLS 3D Printer Reach Across Japan as Formlabs' First Certified Development and Manufacturing Partner
Yoshihiro Nomura, Digital Manufacturing Service Business Department Director, SOLIZE PARTNERS Corporation (left) and Michael Agam, General Manager, Formlabs APAC (right)
SOLIZE PARTNERS Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President, Yusuke Inoue) has signed a distributor agreement with Formlabs to begin offering Formlabs stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printers in Japan. In addition, SOLIZE PARTNERS has been certified as the world’s first Formlabs Development and Manufacturing Partner — collaborating directly with Formlabs’ R&D team to develop new materials and proprietary print parameters, delivering enhanced performance and new value to customers.
“Through this partnership with Formlabs, we aim to expand the potential of SLA and SLS technologies and bring new value to Japanese manufacturers. By combining Formlabs’ innovative 3D printing platforms with our technical expertise, we will help our customers achieve greater efficiency and creativity in product development and production.”
Yoshihiro Nomura, Digital Manufacturing Service Business Department Director, SOLIZE PARTNERS Corporation
For many years, SOLIZE PARTERS has provided optimal 3D printing solutions to customers in high-end industrial segments. As 3D printers become increasingly widespread across industries, there is a growing demand for a broader range of materials and improved labor efficiency in response to rising workforce costs. To address these needs, SOLIZE PARTNERS will combine the proven capabilities of Formlabs’ products with its extensive experience in SLA and SLS technologies to deliver advanced, value-added 3D printing solutions.
Flexible, Application-Specific Solutions With Formlabs 3D Printers
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The Form 4L SLA 3D printer supports 20+ standard materials and 15+ specialty resins, while the Fuse 1+ 30W SLS 3D printer offers seven materials. Explore the complete Formlabs Materials Library here. Both printers have open material capabilities with Open Material Mode (OMM).
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Formlabs printers are known for their excellent usability and easy material changeover, enabling users to quickly adapt to different applications.
Leveraging these strengths, SOLIZE PARTNERS enhances its product lineup to maximize 3D printer performance and provide flexible, application-specific solutions. Beyond installation, SOLIZE PARTNERS will continue supporting customers with process optimization and improvement proposals, helping expand printer utilization and create greater value in production workflows.
Continuing Innovation
With over 35 years of experience in the 3D printing industry, SOLIZE PARTNERS remains committed to exploring new possibilities in additive manufacturing, driving process efficiency, and fostering continuous innovation.
“Japan is a key market for industrial innovation, and we are thrilled to partner with SOLIZE PARTNERS to strengthen our presence here. As our first Development and Manufacturing Partner globally, SOLIZE PARTNERS plays an important role in expanding material capabilities and enabling more companies to benefit from the power of accessible, high-performance 3D printing.”
Michael Agam, General Manager, Formlabs APAC
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