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UltiMaker shares a partnership as the exclusive North and South American distributorship for Tectonic-3D, an advanced materials developer specializing in high-performance polymer filaments, supporting Tectonic-3D’s market presence the defense, oil and gas, industrial repair and medical market segments. This agreement formalizes a long-standing technical relationship between the companies and expands UltiMaker’s material ecosystem.
Tectonic-3D refers to itself as a high-end material supplier, moving beyond standard filament production to offer advanced molecular-level engineering for industrial sectors. The company specializes in high-performance polymers—including carbon-fiber reinforced, bio-based, and flame-retardant composites. The partnership builds upon a history of collaboration in developing defense-specific applications.
UltiMaker and Tectonic-3D support 10 dedicated print profiles within the UltiMaker Marketplace. These profiles are fully optimized for the UltiMaker S series and the Factor series. These preconfigured settings allow users to achieve industrial-grade results with Tectonic-3D’s specialized carbon fiber-reinforced and flame-retardant materials.
“Tectonic-3D’s commitment to advanced material innovation perfectly complements our mission to provide a reliable, industrial-grade production platform,” says Jim Franz, president of the Americas at UltiMaker. “By becoming the exclusive U.S. distributor, we are giving our customers direct access to the most advanced filaments on the market, backed by the seamless integration and support they expect from UltiMaker.”
UltiMaker will carry the full Tectonic-3D filament portfolio, including:
“We look forward to building upon our partnership with UltiMaker,” says Ken Kempinski, CEO and co-founder of Tectonic-3D. “Our materials are designed to push the boundaries of what is possible in additive manufacturing. We are extremely excited to expand our collaborations with Ultimaker on their S and Factor series printers.”
Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.
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