Markforged appoints Unotech as exclusive Hong Kong additive manufacturing distributor

HONG KONG SAR – On September 24, 2026, Markforged, a prominent manufacturer of industrial additive manufacturing solutions, announced the official designation of Unitech Limited as its sole distributor in Hong Kong. Unitech will be responsible for managing all aspects of sales, technical support, and application development for Markforged's product range in the region.

The official announcement took place at the Inno Network of the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), with an opening ceremony and ribbon-cutting event attended by executives from both companies. Following the ceremony, Unitech demonstrated Markforged's patented Continuous Fiber Reinforcement (CFR) technology, which sets it apart from traditional 3D printing methods by incorporating continuous strands of carbon fiber, Kevlar, and high-strength, high-temperature fiberglass during the printing process.

This innovation results in components that match the strength and rigidity of machined aluminum, making them suitable for immediate use in manufacturing jigs, fixtures, robotic grippers, production tooling, and end-use functional parts. The manufacturing landscape in Hong Kong is currently grappling with two significant challenges: shortened lead times and an increasing demand for high-mix, low-volume orders.

Markforged's additive manufacturing platform resolves these issues by allowing print-on-demand iterations following design changes, thereby significantly reducing the lead times associated with traditional tooling, which can stretch for weeks. Given Hong Kong's unique challenges, including limited physical space, high labor costs, and tight delivery schedules, Markforged believes that Unitech's extensive industrial technology network can effectively integrate Markforged's advanced hardware and materials across various facilities, universities, and research institutes.

Ivan Siu, Sales Director of Unitech Limited, expressed his organization's pride in partnering with Markforged, a pioneer in industrial 3D printing. Siu affirmed that the collaboration will deliver cost-effective, reliable, and innovative manufacturing solutions to Hong Kong's key industries, such as aviation maintenance, electronics manufacturing, medical devices, and precision engineering.

These industries require superior part strength and rapid turnaround times, which are well-suited to CFR technology. Siu also highlighted that Unitech's dedicated technical team will focus on these sectors, which align perfectly with the capabilities of Markforged's CFR technology. Brian Chen, General Manager of Greater China and Vietnam at Markforged, emphasized the strategic importance of Hong Kong as a technology and trade hub within the Greater Bay Area.

He chose Unitech as the company's exclusive distributor due to their deep local technical expertise and comprehensive after-sales service network. By forming an exclusive partnership, Markforged aims to ensure that customers have a single, seamless point of contact, providing complete peace of mind. Markforged will actively share its extensive repository of case studies and validated material data from the Greater China region with Unitech, enabling the team to maximize operational efficiency for clients in the medical, aviation, and precision engineering sectors.