Ultimaker Further Expands 3D Printing Solutions to Mainland China With new Sales Partner

SHANGHAI, October 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

Collaboration with Wenpoo3D meets increasing demand for 3D printers from Ultimaker in Mainland China 

Leading 3D printer manufacturer Ultimaker today announces a strategic partnership with Wenpoo3D, 3D-printing expert in Mainland China. This collaboration will help Ultimaker meet the increasing demand for its highly qualitative and easy to use professional desktop 3D printers in Mainland China.

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With over 80,000 3D printers sold worldwide and more than one million users of its slicing software Ultimaker Cura, Ultimaker has experienced rapid growth since it was founded in 2011. Alongside the offices in the Netherlands and the USA, Ultimaker has built a global distribution network selling its products in more than 100 countries. Ultimaker has proven to be an excellent choice for professionals within product design, engineering, research, manufacturing and education. Ultimaker recently announced that software would be at the heart of its strategy by releasing regular software upgrades that continuously enhance the existing hardware over time. This makes Ultimaker a future-ready solution that continues to deliver better results for users and businesses.

Wenpoo3D has proven itself to be an expert in the field of 3D printing with 6 offices spread within Mainland China. Their existing portfolio of industrial 3D printers has now been extended with the high-end segment of industry grade desktop 3D printers of Ultimaker. This opens up many opportunities for Wenpoo3D to serve professionals that desire high qualitative and easy to use professional 3D printing for a lower price, but with similar industrial standards.

Jos Burger, CEO at Ultimaker: "We are very delighted having Wenpoo3D on our side in supporting our sales in Mainland China. Wenpoo3D puts their customer first, which exactly matches our Ultimaker-DNA as well. Their dedicated and enthusiastic staff is fully trained and Ultimaker certified and ready to support customers during their entire customer journey."

Leon, 3D print expert at Wenpoo3D: "Being part of the Ultimaker team makes me very proud. We are impressed by the journey and growth that Ultimaker has experienced in such a short time. Unless the rapid development, the company always ensures it places the user central in its strategy. At Wenpoo3D we also put the customer first, we will therefore do our utmost best to provide new and existing Ultimaker users with all the support, software and materials they need to maximize the use of their desktop 3D printers."

Meet Wenpoo3D and Ultimaker 
Wenpoo3D and Ultimaker are present at the 2nd SAMA International forum and 3D printing conference  in Shanghai. Paul Heiden, Senior VP of Product Management of Ultimaker will give an in-depth session on: Maximizing product efficiency with 3D printed tools, jigs and fixtures, on the 21st October at 11:10-11:30 Shanghai time.

About Ultimaker 
Ultimaker has been in operation since 2011, and over the years has grown to become a market-leader; creating powerful, professional and accessible desktop 3D printers. With offices in the Netherlands, New York, and Boston, plus production facilities in Europe and the US, Ultimaker's team of over 300 employees continually strives to offer the highest-quality 3D printers, software, and materials on the market.

About Wenpoo3D 
Wenpoo3D has been in operation since 2017. Formed by several young men with great enthusiasm, Wenpoo3D believes in the future of 3D printing in Mainland China. We believe in quality and local service, all needed to put the customer first. With Ultimaker we can share the best 3D print solution with our customers and help Ultimaker with their future development, for which we see infinite possibilities.

Ultimaker and Wenpoo3D invite interested journalists for an in-depth get to know each other and Q&A session during the 2nd SAMA International forum and 3D printing conference in Shanghai on October 21st from 13:30 - 14:30. Ultimaker 3D printers and sample prints will be exhibitioned. Sign up by sending an e-mail to: b.bolanos@ultimaker.com