Forward AM incorporates the preferred Prismlab photocurable polymer products into its Ultracur3D® series to further expand its product portfolio
· Prismlab is authorized by BASF to distribute Forward AM Ultracur3D® photocurable polymer product series to match its 3D printing equipment to better serve the Asian market
· Cooperation will help consolidate the market influence of both parties, further enrich the product portfolio, and accelerate the industrialization process of additive manufacturing
BASF's 3D printing brand Forward AM and Shanghai Prismlab (referred to as "Plyson") signed a cooperation agreement in Shanghai, China. Prismlab is China's leading provider of photocurable polymer 3D printing solutions and is headquartered in Shanghai.
According to the agreement, BASF's Forward AM has integrated Prismlab's preferred 3D printing polymer products into its Ultracur3D® series. This is in line with the strategic development of BASF Forward AM, which is to create a comprehensive product portfolio covering key technologies in the additive manufacturing market. By establishing a cooperative relationship, Forward AM will strengthen its position in the Asian market while promoting the full application of 3D printing in all manufacturing industries worldwide.
According to the agreement, Prismlab will become the official distributor of BASF's Forward AM brand high-performance Ultracur3D® photocurable polymer products. With the exclusive product series "Ultracur3D® for Prismlab" and Prismlab's advanced 3D printing equipment, it will first be sold in Asia and gradually Expand into the global market.
François Minec, Managing Director of BASF 3D Printing Solutions Co., Ltd., said: "Adding Prismlab's preferred light-curable polymer products to our product portfolio will help us expand our product range and better cope with the fast-growing Asian market. At present, We are establishing localized production, logistics and technical services in Asia to consolidate regional influence. We are convinced that this cooperation will help to stabilize the market position, especially the dental orthodontics industry, and help us establish closer ties with downstream customers. "
As a 3D printing brand of BASF, Forward AM has unique chemical and material expertise and industrial resources, and Prismlab has innovative 3D printing equipment and production expertise. The cooperation agreement signed by both parties this time will surely achieve a win-win situation in the global 3D printing market.
Hou Feng, founder and chairman of Prismlab, said: "By deepening our cooperation with BASF, we are expected to give full play to the synergy of both parties in the 3D printing industry. Cooperation with Forward AM will broaden the materials we can currently provide and help us further Explore and enhance innovative applications, including functional prototype design, to create customized material solutions that improve material toughness, heat resistance, and long-term stability. At the same time, we can better serve and satisfy industries including footwear, dentistry, etc. The needs of customers and partners."
This collaboration further strengthens the partnership between BASF Forward AM and Prismlab. Both parties will work together to provide customers with excellent industrial additive manufacturing solutions in the industry.
BASF Ventures invested in Prismlab's innovative technology in 2018, and the two parties have started a partnership. In 2013, Prismlab successfully developed an exclusive 3D printing process based on photocuring technology (SLA)-Pixel Resolution Enhancement Technology (PRET), and obtained a patent. This patented process can be widely used in key customer areas, such as invisible braces and anatomical models for medical, educational and training purposes. In addition to this patented process, Prismlab also sells its high-quality 3D printing equipment and provides other related services.