Stratasys AP — a subsidiary of Stratasys Ltd, the 3-D printing and additive-manufacturing solutions company — has appointed TCL Hofmann and TCL Hunt as authorised ‘channel partners’ to expand its market out-reach in both Australia and New Zealand (www.stratasys.com).

They will market the complete suite of Stratasys’ professional additive manufacturing solutions, including 3-D printers, a wide range of engineering-grade materials and 3-D printing software; they will also provide after-sales service.

Joseph Hancock, managing director of TCL Hofmann (the subsidiary of New Zealand-based TCL Hunt that trades in Australia), said: “For many years, we have seen 3-D printing technology bringing an unprecedented revolution to many multi-national enterprises.

"The application potentials that professional-grade 3-D printers can bring to Australian and New Zealand companies is huge, and this is a great moment to ‘join the force’.

"We look forward to connecting Stratasys’ long-standing expertise in industrial-grade 3-D printing systems to TCL’s customers, ensuring that they find the best tools and solutions that will allow them to upscale their businesses.”