CEAD Group (Netherlands), a leader in Large Format Additive manufacturing solutions (LFAM), announced its strategic partnership with Polymaker, a global innovator of 3D printing materials. This partnership underscores CEAD’s commitment to customer success by continuously validating high-quality materials for its platforms and solutions.

Polymaker, renowned for its cutting-edge materials and extensive global distribution network, is an ideal partner for CEAD. The collaboration will enable CEAD customers to access a broader range of tested and validated materials on CEAD solutions ensuring optimal performance and reliability in their applications.

“This partnership highlights CEAD’s unwavering dedication to providing our customers with robust and innovative solutions,” said Lucas Janssen, CEO of CEAD Group. “Polymaker’s expertise and global reach make them a strategic partner in our journey to drive customer success and further expand the possibilities in large-scale additive manufacturing.”

“We are excited to announce our partnership with CEAD, which perfectly aligns with our mission to ‘Simplify Creation.’ By combining Polymaker’s high-quality materials with CEAD’s cutting-edge technology, we aim to make large-format additive manufacturing more accessible, efficient, and reliable for creators across industries. Polymaker is deeply committed to the growth of LFAM/FGF and will continue to invest in its development. While the PolyCore™ PETG-1013, PETG-1000, and ABS-5022 have been validated on CEAD systems, we plan to validate all PolyCore materials in the near future.” – Xiaofan Luo, CEO of Polymaker

By combining CEAD’s advanced technology with Polymaker’s extensive material portfolio, the collaboration is set to unlock new opportunities for innovation across industries. Both companies are committed to driving advancements in Large Format Additive Manufacturing, making it more accessible and reliable for customers worldwide.

At Formnext 2024, CEAD’s partner Benkert Bänke showcased two remarkable examples of 3D-printed furniture—a modular bench and a translucent design table. These cutting-edge pieces highlight the synergy between Polymaker’s advanced thermoplastic materials and CEAD’s Flexbot solution, demonstrating the potential of large-format additive manufacturing in furniture design.