en.Wedoany.com Reported - North Channel 3D, an additive manufacturing commercialization company based in Minnesota, USA, has entered into a distribution and support partnership with UnionTech, a Chinese manufacturer of industrial stereolithography (SLA) systems. According to the agreement, North Channel 3D will serve as UnionTech's primary commercialization platform in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, covering sales, application engineering, service, materials, and spare parts, including UnionTech's metal 3D printer product line.

Founded in 2000, UnionTech has installed tens of thousands of SLA systems globally across industries such as automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, medical, and mold making, but its presence in North America has been limited. The establishment of North Channel 3D aims to address this gap. This collaboration encompasses UnionTech's expansion into metal additive manufacturing, with the company launching its metal 3D printer—the MUEES430 PRO Selective Laser Melting system—to the North American market on April 14, 2026. "We were very selective in choosing a partner," said Paul Carlson, founder of North Channel 3D. "UnionTech stood out with its robust technology platform, over two decades of innovation history, and reputation for helping customers solve critical design and manufacturing challenges."

As part of the partnership, North Channel 3D plans to establish a demonstration and application center in North America and develop a regional dealer network. The MUEES430 PRO metal 3D printer features a four-laser configuration, a build volume of 430×340×330mm, and a scanning speed of up to 6m/s. Designed for industrial batch production, it expands UnionTech's product portfolio from polymer SLA to high-performance metal part manufacturing. Harry Wang, Vice President of Sales at UnionTech, stated, "UnionTech has spent over two decades building one of the world's advanced additive manufacturing platforms. Partnering with North Channel 3D allows us to establish the necessary infrastructure to support North American customers and accelerate the adoption of our polymer and metal 3D printing technologies."

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