How Can I Setup a Partnership with i.materialise and What Are the Benefits of Doing So?
There are several ways you can partner up with us at i.materialise. The right partnership model depends on the kind of business you’re running and your particular production needs.
1. Manufacturing Partnership
Manufacturing partnerships are best if you’re launching a new product or setting up an e-commerce shop and need a quick way to handle the 3D printing and delivery of your products to your customers.
Benefits:
- Effortless start-up
- Shipment to end customers
- Free of charge
By choosing i.materialise as your manufacturing partner you can simply order 3D prints on our website and cover logistics with the help of our tailored services such as:
- Drop shipping: Direct shipping to your end customers
- White labeling: Your orders can be packed in blank boxes without i.materialise branding
How to get started?
Fill in the form here and tell us about your business. We will set everything up for you.
2. White Label Integration
White label integration is the ideal choice for established businesses that sell customizable products or provide services on demand. You can focus on building your brand while we produce behind the scenes.
Benefits:
- Process automation
- Shipment to end customers
- Product branding
- Partner discount
- No start-up cost
The backbone of this partnership model is our Application Programming Interface (API). It enables direct access to our 3D printing system by connecting your business to i.materialise on a software level. This allows you to streamline the ordering process and access the following solutions:
- Automated ordering: Push orders directly into our 3D printing system
- Branded packaging: Your products packed in your own boxes. Offered on a case-by-case basis
- Customized billing: Provide your own invoices for your orders
- Partner discount: Special discount based upon commitments
How to get started?
First, sign up for an i.materialise account and request your API credentials.
You will receive access to our testing environment for API integration and we will guide you from there on.
3. Referral Partnership
Referral partnerships are great if you’re running an app or a website that works with 3D models and you want to extend its functionality with a 3D print option.
You can offer users the possibility to order 3D prints at i.materialise and receive your share of revenue on each transaction.
Benefits:
- You get paid for every order you bring us
- We take care of customer support
- Requires minimal development work
How to get started?
First, sign up for an i.materialise account and request your API credentials.
You will receive access to our testing environment for API integration and we will guide you from there on.