Farsoon and Addimax partner to expand metal AM in South Africa
Farsoon Technologies, headquartered in Changsha, China, has announced a strategic distribution partnership with Addimax, Pretoria, South Africa, to expand access to Farsoon’s comprehensive portfolio of industrial-grade metal and polymer Additive Manufacturing machines, materials, and part production services throughout the Sub-Saharan African region.
A cornerstone of this partnership was the establishment of a new Additive Manufacturing Demo Center by Addimax in Pretoria, opened in January 2026. The centre provides metal and polymer Additive Manufacturing services and features the Farsoon high-speed Flight 403P-2 Series dual-laser fibre-light SLS machine. This demonstration hub offers local industry professionals firsthand experience, from live machine demonstrations and benchmarking to full-scale production runs, supported by comprehensive training and technical services.
“We are excited to enter this partnership with Addimax to bring world-class industrial 3D printing solutions to South Africa’s thriving market,” stated Vince Zhao, Farsoon Direction of Business Development – AMEA. “We highly value Addimax for its deep local market insights and proven technical service capabilities. They are perfectly positioned to extend Farsoon’s reach, delivering serial production solutions and tailored support to sectors like aerospace, mining, and automotive – key growth drivers of South Africa’s Additive Manufacturing landscape. This collaboration unites Farsoon’s 25+ years of technological excellence with Addimax’s on-the-ground agility, enabling local businesses to unlock efficiency, customisation, and supply chain resilience. Together, we’re not just expanding access to innovation; we’re fuelling South Africa’s industrial advancement through collaborative success.”
With a focus on industrial-grade production using materials such as nylon, stainless steel, titanium, Inconel, and aluminium, Addimax uses its deep design-for-AM expertise to offer rapid turnaround times. It is the trusted partner for manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, electronics, tooling, energy, and more.
Marius Vermeulen, CEO of Addimax, added, “We are thrilled to announce our distributor agreement with Farsoon Technologies, a leading global innovator in industrial-grade metal and polymer laser powder bed fusion systems. On the back of this collaboration, our new high-tech demo centre was recently launched in Pretoria, showcasing the newest technologies in 3D printing from Farsoon and local machine manufacturer, Aditiv Solutions. This partnership marks a significant milestone for Addimax as we bring Farsoon’s high-performance, open-platform 3D printing solutions to South Africa. By combining our expertise in Additive Manufacturing with Farsoon’s cutting-edge technology, we aim to empower local industries with faster production, superior precision, and cost-effective innovation. We believe this collaboration will accelerate the adoption of advanced 3D printing in our region, driving economic growth and technological advancement.”
