BCN3D has acquired 3D print cloud service AstroPrint.
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Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 5, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
AON3D’s New Investment Could Take Them To The Moon
AON3D announced a major new investment and a partnership on a lunar project.
Biden Administration’s Strong Message About Hong Kong and its Impact on 3D Printing
On July 16, 2021, the Biden administration warned companies about the risks of doing business in Hong Kong.
nFRONTIER Lands First AM Partner: Stratasys
nFRONTIER signed a partnership deal with Stratasys to develop advanced 3D print applications.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 29, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
ICON Raises a Staggering US$207M
ICON, one of the few construction 3D printing companies, has raised a startling US$207M in new investment.
Massivit To Open US “Experience Center”
We received an invitation to the grand opening of Massivit’s new “Americas Experience Center”.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 22, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Markforged Gives Everyone The Week Off
Markforged is shutting down — for a week.
Mindful Manufacturing: Stratasys Takes Major Step Into Sustainability
Stratasys announced sweeping changes that place the company on a direct path to sustainability.
Xerox Invests in CASTOR
CASTOR announced two new investors, one of which is Xerox.
SLM Solutions’ Shocking Decision
SLM Solutions announced a major change in marketing strategy, skipping a major trade show and focusing on an all-digital approach.
3YOURMIND’s Carbon Arrangement
I spoke with 3YOURMIND CEO Alexsander Ciszek to learn more about their interesting arrangement with Carbon.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 15, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Desktop Metal Acquires ExOne
This year’s corporate acquisition-mania continues, with Desktop Metal announced an acquisition deal for ExOne.
It Is Time For Coordinated Action In Our Community
I dreaded the release of the latest IPCC report this week, although it was clear long ago what would be in it.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 8, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Farsoon Reveals 3D Printer Installation Base
We received information from Farsoon that provides an excellent view of their business and coverage.
Future Platform For Space-Based 3D Printing?
Varda Space Industries raised US$42M to help build their space-based manufacturing platform.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing: August 1, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Additive Manufacturing Continues To Go Greener
The Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association now counts more than two dozen member companies across the global 3D printing industry.
Action At Continuous Composites
This month has been busy for Continuous Composites.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing: July 25, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
The Boeing-Airbus Truce And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding considers potential 3D printing-related implications of a major aerospace competitive truce.
9T Labs Expands, Again
9T Labs announced yet another expansion.
Fabric8Labs’ Mystery Metal 3D Printing Process
I came upon a news release explaining that Fabric8Labs raised US$19M. But who are they and what do they do?
Changes At Sketchfab After Acquisition By Epic Games
A big announcement at Sketchfab today: they’ve been acquired by Epic Games.
Essentium Acquires Collider
Essentium has signed a letter of intent to acquire 3D print startup Collider.
Inkbit Raises Major Cash
Inkbit announced a massive US$30M investment.
Fast Radius Set For SPAC
Fast Radius is the latest digital manufacturing company set to hit the public market.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing: July 18, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
3D Printing Rings The Public Trading Bell
Xometry and Markforged have both officially gone public, and FATHOM has announced its intent to join them, upping additive manufacturing on the stock market.
Mighty Buildings Gets Mighty Investment
California-based Mighty Buildings announced a new investment round of US$22M.
Lithoz Expands
Lithoz announced an expansion, but what does this really mean?
CollPlant Biotechnologies And The Expansion Of Bioprinting
Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger examine R&D at CollPlant as bioprinting interest picks up.
Desktop Metal Acquires Aerosint
In a major multi-material 3D printing move, Desktop Metal has acquired Aerosint.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing: July 11, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Desktop Health Expands Biofabrication Portfolio With PhonoGraft Acquisition
This week, Desktop Health announced a new acquisition set to bring biomimetic 3D printing to eardrum repair.
Renishaw Terminates Sales Process
Charles R. Goulding digs into Renishaw’s end of its search for a buyer.
Oh No: The End Of The ONO 3D Printer
One of Kickstarter’s more notorious 3D printing campaigns has finally called it quits.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing: July 4, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
J.A.M.E.S. The JV Is Here To Advance 3D Printed Electronics
Meet J.A.M.E.S., a new joint venture between Nano Dimension and HENSOLDT.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing: June 27, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Xerox Enters 3D Printing With Powerful Technology
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider implications of Xerox’s move into the 3D printing world.
Mystery Announcement To Come From SLM Solutions: Some Speculation
SLM Solutions is teasing us with a pending announcement of something “big”.
Xometry Updates IPO Terms
As Xometry moves toward IPO, the company has updated its SEC filings with share pricing.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing: June 20, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
3D LifePrints Announces New ISO Certification
This week, UK-based 3D LifePrints announced a new certification that further validates its patient-specific medical 3D printing focus.
Shaping 3D Printing: Meet The New Head Of HP MJF
Guayente Sanmartin, the new Global Head & General Manager of the HP 3D Multi Jet Fusion Business, shares insights into the latest structuring and strategies in MJF.
The 3D Printing Company Mandating Vaccination
VELO3D is back up and running an in-person business thanks to the CEO’s vaccination policy.
Exploring Relativity Space’s Machine Learning 3D Printing Patent
Relativity Space owns what could become a key patent for additive manufacturing.
Increased Hospital Merger Activity And Its Impact On 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding examines 3D printing opportunities arising from a huge increase in hospital system mergers and acquisitions.
Organovo New Senior Management And New Business Strategy
Charles R. Goulding digs into recent significant business changes at storied bioprinting-turned-drug-discovery company Organovo.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing: June 13, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
North American Rail Merger And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider potential 3D printing implications from a major merger in the North American rail industry.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing: June 6, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Xometry To Go Public!
It’s IPO news today for Xometry as the on-demand manufacturing company prepares to trade on Nasdaq under “XMTR.”
3D Systems Continues Consolidation: Sells Service Business
3D Systems announced a massive divestiture of their worldwide 3D print service business.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, Episode 10
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Nexa3D Closes Massive Financing Round
Nexa3D announced a new investment of US$55M this month.
News From Nanoscribe
There were two notable items from Nanoscribe this week.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, Episode 9
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Markforged Publishes Very First Finanical Results
Markforged published their very first corporate financial results.
Formlabs Investment Surprise: US$150M Doubles Valuation
Formlabs unexpectedly announced a truly massive investment yesterday.
Venture Funds on Track for $100 Billion in Tech Startups
Venture funds and other cash-laden investors are on track to make a record US$100B in startup investments.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, Episode 8
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Authentise Taps Into EU Grant Program
Authentise has been awarded a grant from the EU’s Horizon 2020 program to assist with their integration of nebumind.
INDEX Group Acquires One Click Metal
The INDEX Group of Germany has acquired the majority of the shares in One Click Metal.
3D Systems Surprises With Profitable Results
3D Systems reported their first quarter 2021 financials this week, and they seem to have made a profit.
3D Systems Acquires Not One, But Two Companies
3D Systems made what it calls strategic acquisitions of two companies last month.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, Episode 7
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
FIT AG and pro-beam Group To Develop EBM 3D Printing Technology
Two companies have partnered to develop an additive manufacturing system using wire-based electron beam melting.
AMClad Now With ExOne
ExOne announced they’ve acquired the assets of Ohio-based Freshmade 3D, meaning they now own AMClad.
Stratasys Partners With DyeMansion For Full Color AM
Stratasys and DyeMansion announced a new strategic alliance that combines capabilities to provide an end-to-end full color additive manufacturing workflow.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, Episode 6
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
R&D Profiles Of Leading 3D Printing Companies 2021
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley analyze R&D expenditures of several leading companies in the 3D printing industry.
Materialise Consolidates Metal 3D Printing Footprint
Materialise consolidated its metal 3D printing operations in Germany.
The China Challenge
Charles Goulding, Jr. considers how 3D printing might help the U.S. both compete and cooperate with Chinese manufacturing.
Shapeways To Go Public!
Shapeways is set to become SHPW on the NYSE via SPAC.
3D Hubs’ 2020 Trends Report Available
3D Hubs released their periodic Trends Report, and this edition packs a lot of very interesting data.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, Episode 5
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies.
3YOURMIND Raises US$12.4M
3YOURMIND announced they’ve received a massive investment of US$12.4M.
The Veolia-Suez Merger And Implications On 3D Printing
Charles Goulding Jr. considers how 3D printing materials and applications may be impacted with a major merger.
Nano Dimension Acquires AI Company
Nano Dimension has signed an agreement to acquire DeepCube.
Tethon 3D Obtains Key Ceramic 3D Printing Patent
Tethon 3D obtained a patent for a key 3D printing feature in the resin process.
3D Control Systems To Support OctoPrint Integration
3D Control Systems announced an arrangement with the Octoprint project to provide support for software integrations.
Ultimaker CEO Shares A Look At Strategy
Ultimaker’s new CEO offers an inside look at the company’s strategic shift toward ecosystem thinking.
Ecosystem Thinking At Ultimaker
Ultimaker has announced a new platform strategy and new software offerings.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, Episode 4
We’ve been doing this for several weeks now, and it’s an interesting exercise where we review the current market capitalization for the publicly traded stock companies.
Autodesk Acquires Upchain, Increases PLM Capability
Autodesk beefed up their functionality with a new acquisition.
OSHdata Shuts Down
This week, OSHdata announced its closure.
MX3D Raises €2.25M, Set To Launch Robotic Metal Additive Manufacturing System
Another day, another significant additive manufacturing investment.
9T Labs Growth Plan Turns Into Significant Hiring
9T Labs seems to be hiring a lot of new staff lately.
AM Revenue Down In 2020?
A report from SmarTech Analysis suggests additive manufacturing revenue was down in 2020.