Jakarta, 23 August 2022 – Today, PT Astragraphia Xprins Indonesia (AXI), a subsidiary of PT Astra Graphia Tbk (Astragraphia), officially introduced the three-dimensional printing (3D printing) business ecosystem through a launch event and talk show entitled “Bring Creativity into Reality. ” which was held at the XXI Lounge, Plaza Senayan. As the latest business initiative, AXI focuses on developing 3D printing market opportunities in Indonesia through collaboration with various stakeholders such as 3D printing service players, dealers, 3D designers/contributors, MSME communities, to educational and government institutions.

K. Teguh Santoso - Director of PT Astragraphia Xprins Indonesia said, "AXI is optimistic that the new 3D printing business can be an opportunity to provide added value to customers in order to realize sustainable growth. Today, we introduce and present various collaboration partners as a form of our readiness to strengthen the 3D printing business ecosystem that AXI has formed. We hope that this collaboration will be able to generate enthusiasm between parties to create a larger 3D printing market and can benefit every level of society, from the personal, commercial, and industrial sectors.”

The launch event and talkshow of AXI's 3D printing business ecosystem, entitled "Bring Creativity into Reality", presented three speakers, namely Syaifullah, M.Ec., Ph.D as Director of Applications, Games, TV and Radio of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf). , Erick Rudolf as Chairman of the Indonesian Tri-Dimensional Printer Association, and James Mak as Owner of the Zaiku 3D Printing Machine Dealer.

Syaifullah, SE., M.Ec.,PhD - Director of Applications, Games, TV and Radio of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy said, "I see 3D printing can be a solution for MSME players engaged in the creative industry, where this technology able to support the process of product/work innovation quickly with a more efficient cost. 3D printing technology and applications are able to realize the ideas and creativity of various business actors in the creative industry sub-sector such as games, films, crafts, culinary, to architecture. Of course, this is in line with the series of long-term work programs of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy in encouraging the domestic creative economy and increasing its contribution to the national economy and creating job opportunities. I fully appreciate and support AXI to activate the 3D printing market in Indonesia and I hope the 3D printing industry can contribute to advancing the national creative economy ecosystem.”

Product and business innovation can be developed through 3D printing technology which can encourage MSMEs to be promoted. The application of 3D printing will be able to become a positive trend for creative industry players, supported by the synergy and encouragement between MSMEs and associations, organizations, and communities who are passionate about the practical use of 3D printing.

Erick Rudolf - Chairman of the Indonesian Tri Dimension Printer Association said, "3D printing or additive manufacturing is the process of making physical objects from 3D models, generally by printing layer by layer using special printing materials according to the type of 3D printer used. Seeing the wide application of 3D printing, we want to raise awareness and encourage more 3D printing activities in Indonesia, although currently 3D printing education activities are still minimal. Therefore, we welcome AXI in developing the 3D printing business in Indonesia as a whole. Not only in terms of marketing, but we hope that AXI can also be actively involved in educating the public at large so that the business ecosystem that AXI has formed can have a positive impact on the 3D printing market in Indonesia.”

For your information, AXI is trusted by the world's leading 3D printer manufacturer for the retail market, named Creality, as the exclusive distributor in marketing and after-sales service of Creality 3D printers, materials and accessories throughout Indonesia. In addition, AXI has a 3D Printing web portal (https://www.3dprintingsolution.id) as a forum for interaction between stakeholders in the 3D printing market in Indonesia, which includes information on products and prints, sales and after-sales, as well as listings. dealers. Currently, people can have Creality products through dealers connected to AXI.

James Mak – Owner of 3D Printing Machine Dealer, 3D Zaiku said, “In the 3D printing industry in Indonesia, the retail sector is currently the most developed sector. Even though the application of 3D printing is not limited to retail, it can be a new business opportunity for the commercial to industrial sectors. With the affordable price of 3D printers and the easier it is for the public to access information about 3D printing, we hope that AXI as the exclusive distributor of Creality can fully support Creality dealers in Indonesia to expand the 3D printing market segment and convince the wider community as potential customers that 3D printing can become a promising industry in Indonesia.”

AXI and dealers have marketed Creality's flagship products which are divided into several categories, namely Ender series, CR series, Fully Enclosed FDM series, and Halot series, which are offered with prices starting from around two million rupiah. The products and solutions that AXI presents in the 3D printing business initiative, will facilitate various market segments for personal users (retails), MSME players, corporations, and industries to create three-dimensional printing outputs that are collectible, commercial, or customized. can support business activities.

About PT Astragraphia Xprins Indonesia:

PT Astragraphia Xprins Indonesia (AXI) is a subsidiary of PT Astra Graphia Tbk (Astragraphia) which focuses on developing business activities related to Office Solutions, where previously AXI was part of two Astragraphia business units named Xprins which was established on 19 February 1993 and Layan Gerak was established on October 18, 1994. The merging of these two businesses into a new company called AXI was officially carried out on February 14, 2014, which aims to support the acceleration of business development related to all office and corporate needs such as: a printing service called PrintQoe.com, e-commerce services through AXIQoe.com, and the latest 3D printing machine solution (3D printing).

In accordance with the company's vision, the synergy of the three service solutions is expected to transform AXI into the Preferred Partner in Commerce and Services in Indonesia. For more information on products and services, please visit our websites at AXI.co.id, AXIQoe.com, PrintQoe.com, and 3dprintingsolution.id.

Contact person:

Wahyu Adhi Arifiyanto

Head of 3D Printing Business Industrial Segment

PT Astragraphia Xprins Indonesia

Jl. Kramat Raya No. 43

Tel: (021) 390 9190 ext 6230

Email: [email protected]

Satryo Dewandono

Chief of Business Strategy & Development and

Corporate Communications

PT Astra Graphia Tbk

Jl. Kramat Raya No. 43

Tel: (021) 390 9190 ext 1290

Email: [email protected]