Chinese industrial metal and polymer additive manufacturing systems manufacturer Farsoon Technologies has entered a distribution partnership with South African industrial 3D printing provider Addimax to expand access to laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) technologies across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Under the agreement, Addimax will distribute Farsoon's metal and polymer LPBF systems, materials, and associated part production services. This partnership strategically aligns Farsoon's industrial platforms with Addimax's local training, application support, and in-region technical services for customers in key sectors such as aerospace, mining, and automotive manufacturing.

To support this expansion, a new additive manufacturing demonstration center was opened in Pretoria in January 2026. The facility is equipped with Farsoon's high-speed Flight 403P-2 dual-laser Fiber-light selective laser sintering (SLS) system, alongside equipment from Aditiv Solutions.

“We are excited to enter this partnership with Addimax to bring world-class industrial 3D printing solutions to South Africa's thriving market,” said Vince Zhao, Director of Business Development – AMEA at Farsoon Technologies, noting that Addimax's local expertise perfectly positions them to deliver serial production solutions in key growth sectors.

Addimax CEO Marius Vermeulen added, “This partnership marks a significant milestone for Addimax as we bring Farsoon's high-performance, open-platform 3D printing solutions to South Africa.”