STUTTGART, Germany, Jul 9, 2024 – Farsoon Europe GmbH, a leading innovator in high-tech additive manufacturing systems, and toolcraft AG, a renowned specialist in precision manufacturing, are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of their one-year Joint Development Agreement (JDA). This collaborative effort has culminated in significant advancements and has strengthened the partnership between the two companies.

The JDA focused on several key areas of development: optimizing Farsoon’s additive manufacturing machines, developing AlSi10Mg parameters, and integrating Siemens NX software. Over the past year, Farsoon and toolcraft AG have worked closely to achieve these milestones, demonstrating a shared commitment to innovation and excellence in additive manufacturing.
“We are thrilled with the progress and results achieved during this collaboration,” said Oliver Li, Managing Director of Farsoon Europe GmbH. “The partnership with toolcraft AG has been incredibly productive, resulting in significant advancements in machine optimization, material parameter development, and software integration that will benefit both our organizations and the industry at large.”
Building on the success of the completed JDA, Farsoon Europe GmbH and toolcraft AG are excited to embark on a new cooperation focused on additive series production. This next phase of collaboration aims to leverage the strengths of both companies in additive manufacturing technologies, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in this innovative field.

“We look forward to continuing our partnership with toolcraft AG in this new venture,” added Oliver Li. “Our combined expertise and shared vision will undoubtedly lead to groundbreaking developments in additive series production.”
Christoph Hauck, Member of the Executive Board of toolcraft AG, echoed these sentiments: “Our joint efforts with Farsoon Europe GmbH have been highly successful, and we are eager to expand our collaboration into additive series production. This new cooperation marks an exciting chapter for both companies as we strive to deliver cutting-edge solutions to our customers.”
About FARSOON
FARSOON Technologies, founded in 2009 in China, is a system supplier of industrial grade plastic laser sintering and metal laser melting systems. Farsoon has developed a team of world-class experts with competencies in electrical/mechanical engineering, laser, scanning and optics, thermal controls, as well as material development and applications engineering. As a globally diverse company, Farsoon was founded with the clear vision and core commitment to creating open platform systems which will give the industry the freedom to innovate and expand the implementation of additive manufacturing in the global product’s marketplace.
Learning from the market about customer needs, Farsoon has moved to address the need for higher levels of productivity, improved feature details, and enhanced operational efficiency and flexibility. Farsoon’s latest innovations like the Continuous Additive Manufacturing Solutions (CAMS) and the very accurate and ultra-fast Flight™ Technology stand for highest production rates and real industrial use of Additive Manufacturing.
Farsoon´s subsidiary FARSOON Europe GmbH (Stuttgart, Germany) provides the whole range of machine portfolio after technical confirmation in China, as well as local service and maintenance activities. For more information, visit https://www.farsoon-gl.com.
About Toolcraft
The medium-sized family-owned company, located in Georgensgmünd and Spalt, was founded by Bernd Krebs in 1989. Toolcraft is a pioneer of forward-looking technologies, such as additive manufacturing and the construction of customised turn-key robotic solutions. As a provider of comprehensive solutions, Toolcraft covers the entire process chain, from the initial idea to manufacturing, quality assurance and testing in the areas of CNC machining, additive manufacturing, injection moulding and mould making. Its clients include market leaders in the semiconductors, aerospace, medical technology, optical, special machinery manufacturing, motor sports and automotive industries. Building close working relationships with collaborative partners as well as universities, other institutions of higher education and research centres is an important part of its corporate philosophy.