2026-09-01, reported by the Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (JSAE): Japan 3D Printer Co., Ltd. will begin representing Farsoon's metal LPBF equipment from Changsha, China, starting in September. The lineup focuses on large-format builds up to the 1500mm class, open material and parameter systems, and beam-shaping technology. A Farsoon FS350M demonstration machine has already been installed in Tokyo. Following expansion into Southeast Asia and Europe, Chinese metal additive manufacturing equipment is now entering the Japanese market, further extending its global footprint with a focus on automotive and heavy industry sectors. Value for powder buyers: ① Increased installation of Chinese equipment in Japan will drive demand for compatible powder systems among equipment suppliers (open material systems benefit third-party powder vendors); ② Large-format 1500mm-class builds cater to large-part applications, requiring high-capacity powder supply and recycling/sieving solutions; ③ Chinese powder suppliers can leverage equipment export channels to gain entry into Japanese customer supply chains.