Unlocking Growth: OKM3D’s Strategic Leadership as Raise3D’s Premier European Distributor

With strategically located offices in both France and Germany, OKM3D has firmly established itself as the preeminent and largest distributor of Raise3D products and comprehensive solutions across the European continent. This formidable presence now extends to seven key countries, including France, Germany, Austria, and Poland, demonstrating a robust and expanding operational footprint. OKM3D offers a meticulously curated portfolio of innovative brands and leverages profound expertise in proven additive manufacturing technologies such as material extrusion, stereolithography, and selective laser sintering. Through this extensive technological mastery, OKM3D has cultivated and deployed a vast network of dedicated partners throughout Europe, significantly streamlining the sales process and facilitating the widespread adoption of Raise3D’s cutting-edge machines. For over a year, OKM3D has further amplified its distribution capabilities by collaborating with Rupture Tech Consulting, a partnership designed to accelerate its market penetration and operational efficiency in Europe. This raises pertinent questions: what underpins Raise3D’s remarkable success in today’s dynamic market, and how has OKM3D ascended to become the undisputed largest distributor for this globally recognized brand in Europe?

For anyone familiar with the rapidly evolving additive manufacturing market, the name Raise3D undoubtedly resonates. The manufacturer is renowned for its iconic red and black FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) machines, which have become synonymous with reliability and professional-grade performance. This year, Raise3D successfully launched its latest innovation, the E2 3D printer, a dual-extrusion system designed for educational and professional applications, further solidifying its position in the market. The E2 perfectly complements their already established and highly acclaimed professional range, the Pro2 Series, which includes the Pro2 and Pro2 Plus models. These printers are celebrated for their open material system, offering compatibility with an extensive array of engineering-grade thermoplastics, allowing users unparalleled flexibility in material selection for diverse applications. The success of Raise3D in Europe can be attributed to several key factors: their printers are not only reliable and robust, capable of handling high-volume production, but they also boast an open system that grants users significant control. Furthermore, the brand’s powerful and free software ecosystem, comprising ideaMaker (slicing software) and RaiseCloud (cloud management platform), has played a pivotal role in fostering user loyalty and driving widespread adoption. As one of the leading manufacturers of professional FDM 3D printers, a segment experiencing exponential growth, Raise3D navigates an increasingly crowded market. This surge in options often presents a challenge for potential investors: how does one choose the right machine for specific needs, and what criteria should guide this critical decision?

Raise3D offers a diverse portfolio of professional 3D printers tailored for demanding applications | Photo Credits: Raise3D

This is precisely where the invaluable role of a sophisticated and responsive distribution network becomes indispensable. A top-tier distributor, like OKM3D, is not merely a sales channel; it acts as a crucial conduit of expertise, capable of offering tailored advice, identifying optimal solutions for highly specific applications, ensuring flawless machine installation, facilitating smooth operational launch, and, perhaps most critically, providing swift and effective troubleshooting and technical support when issues inevitably arise. This comprehensive expertise and unwavering commitment to service excellence are precisely what Raise3D identified and valued in OKM3D. Edward Feng, Global CEO of Raise3D, articulates this partnership with profound appreciation: “We are immensely proud of the strength and depth of our partnerships across Europe. From its inception, OKM3D has consistently demonstrated itself to be a key strategic partner, deeply committed to market development and expansion. Their relentless efforts to deliver the highest quality products alongside unparalleled service are vividly reflected in their outstanding results. We are genuinely convinced that, by continuing to work collaboratively, we will achieve many more years of shared success in the future.” This sentiment underscores the mutual trust and strategic alignment that characterize the fruitful collaboration between Raise3D and OKM3D, forming the bedrock of their market leadership.

A Distribution Strategy Forged Over Years of Excellence

Over the years, OKM3D has meticulously cultivated and expanded a vast network of highly qualified resellers, enabling it to operate with exceptional efficiency and reach across numerous European countries. This extensive ecosystem now encompasses more than 120 dedicated partners, distributing not only Raise3D products but also innovative brands such as Anisoprint, IEMAI, and iBridger, showcasing OKM3D’s broad expertise in the additive manufacturing space. Leveraging the superior quality of Raise3D’s products and the brand’s explicit strategy of empowering its distribution network, OKM3D has ingeniously refocused the reseller as the central pillar of its relationship model. To achieve this, it pioneered the “Business Partner Experience,” a comprehensive program designed to forge genuine, collaborative links with its partners and make the Raise3D offering both simple and irresistibly attractive. OKM3D positions itself unequivocally as a key, non-competitive distributor, providing an extensive suite of services meticulously crafted to facilitate the work and foster the growth of its reseller network. These services include dedicated, privileged access to an intuitive online platform, streamlined payment processes, the convenience of VAT-free transactions, highly attractive margins, advanced technical support delivered by seasoned experts, and customized training programs tailored to specific needs. Crucially, OKM3D strictly adheres to a “distribution-only” model, meaning it never engages in direct sales, thus ensuring it never competes with its invaluable network of resellers. This commitment to partner empowerment reinforces trust and encourages collective success.

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Diogo Quental, General Manager Europe for Raise3D, further emphasizes the enduring strength of this partnership: “From the very inception of our presence in Europe, OKM3D has been an absolutely pivotal partner for Raise3D. It is through our diligent, hand-in-hand collaboration over these past few years that we have collectively arrived at our current position, fostering a profoundly positive and exceptionally fruitful relationship that transcends mere business transactions. We are consistently delighted and incredibly proud to witness the growth and expansion of our partners, a trajectory so clearly exemplified by OKM3D, which began its journey with us in Germany and now impressively operates on behalf of Raise3D across seven European countries. We eagerly anticipate the continuation of this highly successful partnership for many years to come.” This powerful testament highlights the deep-rooted collaboration and mutual respect that defines the successful growth story of Raise3D and OKM3D in the European additive manufacturing landscape.

OKM3D’s Forward-Looking Projects and Capabilities

OKM3D has not only excelled in sales and partner relations but has also developed formidable in-house logistics expertise, a critical differentiator in today’s supply chain environment. The company boasts a substantial total storage area of 10,000 square meters, strategically distributed across three advanced logistics centers in Germany. This expansive infrastructure enables OKM3D to maintain significant inventories of all essential products, including a wide range of Raise3D printers, various consumables, crucial accessories, and vital spare parts. More importantly, this robust logistical framework empowers OKM3D to respond with exceptional speed and efficiency to customer and reseller requests, a particularly valuable asset during periods of global supply chain volatility and economic uncertainty. This proactive approach ensures consistent product availability and minimizes lead times, directly contributing to customer satisfaction and operational continuity for its partners.

Photo Credits: Raise3D

Further demonstrating its commitment to expanding regional support and services, OKM3D this year proudly inaugurated a new office and a dedicated technical support center in Montpellier, France. This strategic expansion is significantly bolstered by the ongoing collaboration with Rupture Tech Consulting, enhancing local capabilities and responsiveness. Timmy Schramm, CEO of OKM3D, encapsulates the company’s ambitious vision for the future: “Looking ahead, we are fully committed to continuously developing and expanding our highly effective ‘distribution-only’ system. This proven model, which has driven our success in France, Poland, Austria, and other territories, will be systematically rolled out to additional countries across Europe. The exceptionally high acceptance of this concept among our diverse reseller network throughout Europe serves as compelling validation of our approach. Consequently, our primary focus will remain firmly on our invaluable partnership with Raise3D, while simultaneously enriching our distribution portfolio with more exciting and innovative products. Concurrently, we will relentlessly optimize and improve the breadth and quality of our comprehensive services. Drawing upon more than 30 years of invaluable experience in distribution through the esteemed OKM2000 Group, I harbor immense optimism regarding our potential for continued and significant success. We pledge to give our absolute best, as we always have.”

If you are an established reseller of 3D printers, or if you possess inquiries regarding the Raise3D brand, its innovative products, or wish to explore partnership opportunities, we warmly invite you to engage directly with the expert OKM3D teams. You can reach out via email or explore their offerings on their comprehensive website. What are your thoughts on the synergistic relationship between OKM3D and Raise3D? We encourage you to share your insights and comments below, or engage with us on our Facebook and Twitter pages! Don’t forget to subscribe to our free weekly Newsletter, ensuring you receive all the latest news and developments in the fascinating world of 3D printing delivered directly to your inbox!