APPLE TREE Co., Ltd. Signs Distributor Agreement with UltiMaker to Strengthen 3D Printing Solutions in Japan

APPLE TREE Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; President and CEO: Park Soo-myung) has signed a distributor agreement with UltiMaker, a 3D printer manufacturer headquartered in the Netherlands, and will begin offering UltiMaker's 3D printing solutions in Japan.

In recent years, the use of 3D printing technology has been rapidly expanding, particularly in the manufacturing industry, driven by the need for supply chain resilience and the promotion of in-house production.

In addition to prototyping, adoption is progressing in practical applications such as the production of jigs and final product parts, leading to an increased demand for stable quality, reproducibility, and long-term operational reliability.

UltiMaker achieves high stability and reproducibility for professional use through an integrated ecosystem of hardware, software, and materials, and is widely adopted in manufacturing and R&D sites worldwide.

Its design philosophy, which prioritizes quality assurance, traceability, and continuous on-site operation, is highly regarded.

■ UltiMaker Comment

Chevy Kok, Vice President for Asia Pacific at UltiMaker, said:

"We are very pleased to welcome Apple Tree Co., Ltd. as a new channel partner in Japan.

Japan is an important market where demand for advanced additive manufacturing solutions continues to accelerate in the manufacturing, defense, and biotechnology sectors.

Apple Tree's high level of technical expertise and established customer base make it an ideal partner to help Japanese innovators maximize the potential of UltiMaker's 3D printing solutions, enabling more resilient supply chains, mission-critical parts, and next-generation medical technology innovations."

■ APPLE TREE Co., Ltd. Comment

Park Soo-myung, President and CEO, said:

"UltiMaker is one of the few professional 3D printers that not only achieves high print quality but also maintains stable accuracy and reliability over several years.

In manufacturing and R&D environments, it is crucial to be able to operate equipment reliably over the long term, and in this regard, UltiMaker is highly regarded by companies worldwide.

Leveraging our accumulated 3D printing technology and support system, we will deliver the full value of UltiMaker to our customers in Japan and contribute to the digitalization and productivity improvement of manufacturing sites."

■ About UltiMaker

UltiMaker is a global leader driving the use of 3D printing in manufacturing, product development, and education.

With a wide range of 3D printing solutions and materials, and a comprehensive ecosystem integrating hardware and software, it achieves stable print quality and highly reproducible output.

Through these solutions, UltiMaker contributes to innovation creation and the advancement of manufacturing in various industries.

■ Future Developments

In conjunction with this distributor agreement, APPLE TREE Co., Ltd. will work to promote understanding and support consideration of the introduction of 3D printing solutions, including UltiMaker products.

At its Osaka headquarters showroom, the company plans to set up an environment where customers can check the functions and features of UltiMaker products through actual machine displays. It will also provide consultation on introduction (by appointment) tailored to specific applications and challenges, supporting the development of concrete usage plans.

Furthermore, the company plans to display printed samples, providing opportunities to verify performance and application areas through actual output.

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The company will continue to promote the普及 and practical application of 3D printing technology through its Osaka headquarters showroom.

Company Information

APPLE TREE Co., Ltd.

■ Location
Osaka Headquarters:
〒541-0053 18F, Honmachi Sanke Building, 4-3-9 Honmachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
06-6710-9061

Tokyo Branch:
〒105-0012 9F, VORT Shibadaimon III, 2-9-4 Shibadaimon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
03-6450-1163

■ Established:
October 2012

■ Business Description:
Sales and maintenance of 3D printers / Sales, maintenance, and measurement services for 3D scanners / Sales of 3D-related software / Sales of 3D-printed shoes / New product design and development support / 3D printing mass production service bureau

■ Websites
APPLE TREE: https://apple-tree.co.jp
Markforged: https://apple-tree.co.jp/brand/markforged
FLASHFORGE: https://flashforge.jp
SCANOLOGY: https://3d-scantech.jp
STARAY: https://staray.co.jp
PollyPolymer: https://pollypolymer.jp