Shanghai, China -- March 18, 2026 -- INTAMSYS (远铸智能) officially announced the launch of its Additive Manufacturing Service Alliance during TCT Asia 2026. The initiative brings together leading industrial 3D printing service providers and marks a significant step toward enabling additive manufacturing to evolve from isolated applications to scalable production systems.
The Additive Manufacturing Service Alliance is an industry collaborative initiative launched by INTAMSYS, built on its industrial FDM platform and original materials. By uniting regional printing service providers through four key mechanisms -- unified equipment and materials, standardized processes, capacity coordination, and quality traceability -- the Alliance creates an integrated, scalable additive manufacturing production network for industrial customers.
Industrial FFF Enters a New Phase of Scalable Adoption
In recent years, industrial FFF has been transitioning from prototyping to small-batch production and end-use part manufacturing. According to the Wohlers Report 2026, global AM revenues reached $24.2 billion in 2025, representing 10.9% year-over-year growth, with printing services accounting for 48% of the market -- the largest share -- and growing at 15.5%. The Asia-Pacific region reported average revenue growth of 19.8%, leading all regions. As demand continues to grow, printing services have become an essential part of the AM industry value chain.
At the same time, the industry faces several key challenges:
- Inconsistent part quality across different providers
- Limited capacity for large-scale or time-sensitive orders
- High barriers to adoption of high-performance materials
These challenges continue to limit the broader adoption of additive manufacturing in production environments. As a result, building a production system capable of delivering consistent, reliable outcomes has become a critical priority for the industry.
Building a Standardized Production Network
To address these challenges, INTAMSYS has launched the Additive Manufacturing Service Alliance, aimed at creating an integrated, production-ready service network for industrial customers.
The alliance is built on the INTAMSYS technology platform and brings together qualified regional service providers. Through standardized processes and coordinated operations, the alliance seeks to transform distributed manufacturing capacity into a unified, scalable production system.
Key focus areas of the alliance include:
- Unified equipment and material systems, based on INTAMSYS platforms and certified materials
- Standardized processes and workflows (SOPs) to ensure cross-site consistency
- Coordinated capacity and order allocation, enabling multi-location production and rapid response
- Quality control and data traceability systems, ensuring reliability for industrial applications
In addition, INTAMSYS will provide alliance members with structured support, including centralized procurement, regional spare parts and material supply, technical training, and operational system integration.
Currently, the Alliance's 5 founding member companies operate over 100 industrial FDM systems across 3 major regions -- North China, South China, and East China -- providing elastic production capacity from single-part prototyping to thousand-unit small-batch runs.
According to INTAMSYS, the alliance is not simply about resource aggregation, but about establishing a standardized industrial production network that converts fragmented capabilities into scalable, reliable manufacturing capacity.
TCT Asia 2026 INTAMSYS Booth -- Additive Manufacturing Service Alliance Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
From Processing Capability to Manufacturing Capability
The initial members of the alliance include Jiguang Additive (Tianjin), JLC (Shenzhen), Teju New Materials (Fuzhou), and Ziyue Precision (Nanjing).
Speaking on behalf of alliance members, Duan Bin, Deputy General Manager of Jiguang Additive, highlighted the evolving expectations of industrial customers.
"As additive manufacturing transitions from prototyping to industrialization, industrial customers' requirements for printing services are evolving. They no longer focus solely on one-time processing capability, but extend to more complex needs including design collaboration, material application, and R&D support. This raises the bar for printing service providers."
—— Duan Bin, Vice General Manager, Tianjin Jiguang Additive
This shift is driving higher requirements for service providers, who must now deliver not only production capacity but also comprehensive manufacturing capabilities. In this context, collaborative models such as the alliance are becoming essential for improving service quality and competitiveness.
INTAMSYS Booth at TCT Asia 2026 -- Duan Bin, Deputy General Manager of Jiguang Additive (Tianjin)
From Equipment Capability to Production Systems
The launch of the Additive Manufacturing Service Alliance represents a strategic expansion for INTAMSY -- from hardware innovation to production systems and industrial collaboration.
Before vs. After Joining the Alliance
| Dimension | Before Joining | After Joining |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | Varied brands and models across providers | Unified INTAMSYS industrial FDM platform |
| Materials | Fragmented sourcing, inconsistent quality | Original materials with consistent quality |
| Process Standards | Custom per provider, inconsistent results | Standardized processes, cross-region consistency |
| Production Capacity | Single-site, limited for large orders | Multi-site coordination, elastic capacity |
| Quality Traceability | No system, difficult to locate issues | Full-process data tracking, industrial-grade reliability |
| Procurement Cost | Fragmented purchasing, weak bargaining power | Centralized procurement, cost optimization |
| Technical Support | Self-reliant, variable expertise | OEM training and operational system integration |
Through this initiative, INTAMSYS aims to address three core challenges faced by industrial users: quality consistency, delivery reliability, and technical capability. By enabling flexible capacity, stable output, and end-to-end service support, the alliance is designed to accelerate the transition of industrial FFF from isolated applications to scalable production.
As high-performance material applications continue to expand and demand for flexible manufacturing grows, additive manufacturing is becoming an integral part of modern industrial production.
INTAMSYS will continue to develop the alliance framework and collaborate with partners across the value chain to drive broader adoption of additive manufacturing in real-world production environments.
INTAMSYS Booth at TCT Asia 2026 -- Additive Manufacturing Service Alliance Members Group Photo
The company also welcomes more printing service providers to join the alliance and work together to advance industrial FFF toward scalable and standardized production.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Additive Manufacturing Service Alliance?
The Additive Manufacturing Service Alliance is an industry collaborative initiative launched by INTAMSYS to integrate dispersed 3D printing service capabilities into a scalable, industrial-grade production network through unified equipment and materials, standardized processes, capacity coordination, and quality traceability.
Q: Who are the founding members of the Alliance?
The founding members include Tianjin Jiguang Additive, Shenzhen JLC, Fuzhou Teju, and Nanjing Ziyue Precision, covering 3 major regions: North China, South China, and East China.
Q: What challenges does industrial FDM face in scaling up?
The three main challenges are: inconsistent part quality, insufficient delivery capacity for large-volume orders, and high barriers to high-performance material adoption. The Alliance was specifically designed to address these pain points.
Q: What benefits do Alliance members receive?
Members gain access to centralized procurement advantages, regional spare parts support, technical training, operational system integration, and business opportunities through the Alliance's order distribution mechanism.
Q: How can a company join the Alliance?
Visit www.intamsys.com or contact info@intamsys.com for membership requirements and the application process.