HP to offset old tech with digital

Hewlett-Packard Inc has stepped up efforts to strengthen its presence in China's printing market. It is introducing 3D printing solutions, portable instant printers as well as accelerating the growth of digital printing, with an aim to help transform the country's traditional offset printing industry.

It has launched its 3D printing portfolio in the market. The US-based tech heavyweight is betting on the huge demand arising from China's manufacturing upgrade.

HP said its local partner Hangzhou Shining 3D ePrint Tech Co Ltd will deploy HP 3D printing hardware and software in 50 locations across the country, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Nanjing.