Leatherhead-based NCMT Ltd has been appointed as the exclusive distribution partner in the UK and Ireland for Tritone Technologies, a global leader in additive manufacturing (AM) technology. Specialising in metal and ceramic applications, Tritone is expanding its presence in the markets through this partnership, which provides NCMT with the opportunity to add additive manufacturing (AM) solutions to its conventional machining equipment portfolio.

NCMT managing director Jonathan Smart said: “We are excited to start our partnership with Tritone Technologies, seeing it as the owner of a ground-breaking technology poised to influence the AM market in the coming years. As a company renowned for its commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology, NCMT regards this strategic move as positioning it at the forefront of industrial advancement.

“We are now entering the AM sector, elevating our capabilities to meet the evolving demands of modern industry. The integration of Tritone’s advanced MoldJet technology not only diversifies our company’s portfolio but also solidifies our position as a leader in shaping the future of precision engineering and manufacturing.”

Tritone has two AM systems on the market, the Dominant and the Dim. Both systems are based on Tritone’s MoldJet technology, an innovative, 'powder-free' AM system that enables production of high-quality metal and ceramic components at industrial speed. Designed for producing a large quantity of high-density parts of complex geometry, MoldJet allows quick and easy changeover between a wide variety of metals and ceramics for parallel manufacturing of parts of various sizes and shapes for diverse applications.

Omer Sagi, Tritone Technologies’ vice-president of products and business development, said: “We are delighted to join forces with NCMT in a strategic partnership, as it emphasises Tritone’s commitment to advancing AM on a global scale.

“The decision by NCMT to embrace Tritone's MoldJet technology as its gateway into the AM market is a testament to the innovation and transformative capabilities of our technology. Together, we eagerly anticipate pushing the boundaries of manufacturing excellence and shaping the future of industrial production.”