Würth Industry North America (WINA) formed Würth Additive Group, a new U.S. company incorporated in Delaware and based in Indianapolis to provide expanded 3D printing products and services, including financing and rental options on equipment. 

WINA began providing additive products and services in 2017 with rapid prototyping and printing production tools. It now offers full digital Kanban solutions by integrating 3D printing technology in its existing vendor managed inventory programs.

Strandquist

“We are thrilled to bring innovative digital supply chain solutions to our customers,” stated WINA CEO Dan Hill. “By integrating industrial 3D printing technology with our existing inventory programs, we can offer faster time to market, lower inventory costs, and improved environmental sustainability practices. We’re able to cut out the sourcing, purchasing, and transportation costs and deliver the value directly to the customer.”

AJ Strandquist, newly appointed CEO of Würth Additive Group, said Würth can now provide additive manufacturing solutions to a wider market.

“Our mission is to enable, implement, and support a digital supply chain solution that is dependable and beneficial for our customers to operate,” Strandquist explained. “We do this by offering a clear implementation process, cost-saving options, on-going support, a strategic supplier portfolio, and financial services for instant return on investment.”

Strandquist joined Würth in 2014 and most recently served as director of 3D product solutions for WINA before his promotion.

He is the son of Optimas Solutions CEO Marc Strandquist.

WINA signed a global distribution agreement with industrial metal and carbon fiber 3D printer provider Markforged in March 2020. Würth has added several strategic suppliers to its portfolio of additive solutions, offering a wide range of printers and materials for industrial applications. Its digital supply chain strategy includes additive manufacturing/3D printing, digital part files, and inventory assessment software that help customers cut costs and reduce operational risk.

WINA is a $1 billion division of the Würth Group, with 110 locations providing 420,000 fasteners and C-parts plus services.  Web: WurthIndustry.com