Melbourne-based additive manufacturing company Objective 3D has announced its merger with TCL Hofmann in Australia and TCL Hunt in New Zealand. Both TCL companies are part of the global Ravago Group and bring a wealth of expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies.
This collaboration will move forward under the unified name Objective3D, marking a new era of innovation and service excellence in the additive manufacturing industry across the region.
As a result of this merger, Objective3D’s comprehensive portfolio, which already includes cutting-edge solutions from Stratasys, Lithoz, Artec3D, and Materialise, will expand to integrate other additive manufacturing technologies. This positions the newly merged company as the most diverse and capable additive manufacturing solutions provider in the Australian and New Zealand markets, with solutions tailored for industries such as aerospace and defence, industrial manufacturing, healthcare, automotive, and education.
The merger brings significant advantages to businesses and industries throughout Australia and New Zealand, including:
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Expanded technology portfolio: Access to the broadest range of additive manufacturing solutions, including polymer, composite, ceramic, and metal additive manufacturing technologies, providing unparalleled flexibility for diverse applications.
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Enhanced expertise: A consolidated team of industry-leading additive manufacturing experts offering customers deeper insights, more innovative solutions, and improved training and consulting services.
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Stronger and broader support network: Increased resources and infrastructure to deliver more efficient service, faster turnaround times, and localized technical support for all product lines.
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Focused industry solutions: A dedicated focus on customer needs across key sectors, with specialized offerings for manufacturing aids, end-use parts, rapid prototyping, reverse engineering, and production tooling.
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Innovative collaboration opportunities: New possibilities for partnerships with businesses looking to adopt or expand their use of advanced additive manufacturing technologies to improve time-to-market, reduce costs, and enhance supply chain resilience.
“We are excited to welcome Objective3D into the TCL Hofmann family”, said TCL Hofmann’s Business Manager Elias Baini. “This merger is a testament to our commitment to delivering world-class solutions to our customers. Together, we will set new benchmarks in the industry.”
Matt Minio, Managing Director of Objective3D, added, “Joining forces with TCL Hofmann allows us to dramatically extend our reach and capabilities, delivering even greater value to our customers,” said Objective 3D MD Matt Minio. “We look forward to this new chapter of major growth and the opportunities it will bring.”
