The company's Managing Director of Hong Kong, Jean-Marc Meffre and Taiwan subsidiary General Manager Chobby Lai hosted the event, both gave a presentation respectively. As 3D printing is one of the next big things in 2015, Chobby Lai stated out that the company mainly focused on applying its 3D printing technology in tooling, dies, and molds, especially manufacturing airplane's interior equipments, in other words, only for industrial use.

Meanwhile, Renishaw and DENTSPLY Implants, one of the world's leading companies in implant dentistry, announced an agreement which will see DENTSPLY Implants purchase Renishaw additive manufacturing technology for the manufacture of dental products and Renishaw cease development of its Laserbridge implant-supported frameworks.

Mikael Sander, Group Vice President, DENTSPLY Implants said, “This agreement enables DENTSPLY Implants to fully exploit the exciting opportunity that 3D metal printing offers in the field of custom made medical devices. By using Renishaw's highly respected technology, we can enhance our ability to deliver innovative solutions in implant dentistry for improved patient care while advancing our already strong market position.”

Bryan Austin, Director and General Manager of Renishaw's Dental Products Division adds, “The chance to work with DENTSPLY Implants and see Renishaw additive manufacturing technology used by one of the world's leading dental implant companies represents a wonderful opportunity for the dental team at Renishaw.”