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FATHOM Acquisition Creates Digital Manufacturing Powerhouse
Digital manufacturing is the focus for a significant new acquisition.
The R&D Tax Credit and the Three C’s of 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi of R&D Tax Savers discuss ensuring tax credits for companies working with three primary components of 3D printing: hardware, software, and materials.
AddiFab Pulls In Investment, Deepens Mitsubishi Relationship
A new investment is deepening Mitsubishi Chemical’s relationship with Freeform Injection Molding.
Could Anisoprint Catch Markforged In The Continuous Carbon Fiber 3D Printing Market?
What happens when two companies market continuous carbon fiber 3D printers? We think there will be competition between Anisoprint and Markforged.
Increasing Interest In Additive Manufacturing Investment?
If you invest in 3D print companies, how do you find them? Opportunities are scarce, yet additive manufacturing companies need investment.
Stratasys Invests Big Time in Xaar, But Why?
Why would Stratasys invest so much in Xaar? Our thoughts lead directly to Stratasys’ new product strategy, and it’s not like their previous products at all.
$6M For 3D Printed “Meat”?
3D printing is redefining manufacturing; why not also redefine meat? That’s exactly what a young Israel-based company, aptly called Redefine Meat, proposes to do — and they’ve just pulled in a $6 million investment to do so.
The Importance Of Investment In Certain Types Of 3D Print Companies
Why do some 3D print services require so much investment? We analyzed the situation facing metal additive manufacturing services.
Hasbro beseitigt Kunststoffverpackungen
Charles Goulding und Peter Favata von R & D Tax Savers, untersuchen die möglichen Auswirkungen von Hasbros Maßnahme auf die 3D-Druckindustrie.
nTopology Opens European Operations
NYC-based nTopology is expanding into Europe.
The Importance Of The Pareto Principle For 3D Printing Management
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe of R&D Tax Savers discuss the Pareto Principle as it can be applied to the business of 3D printing.
Hasbro To Eliminate Plastic Packaging
Charles Goulding and Peter Favata of R&D Tax Savers examine the potential impact of Hasbro’s move to eliminate plastic packaging on the 3D printing industry.
Big Chemical Forces Rigid.ink To Pivot
What happens when the big guys move into 3D print materials? The smaller players must pivot; Rigid.ink is no longer selling filament!
Possible Patent Infringement By Non-Planar Slic3r Development?
Non-planar 3D printing is a massive improvement, but it seems that it could be patented by a company, possibly leaving it difficult for the open source community.
Additive Industries Makes a Huge Sale And Proves Their Point
What does it mean when a client buys a huge number of metal 3D printers? We have some thoughts on the implications to Additive Industries.
3D Printing and Extended Boeing Production Delays
Charles Goulding and Peter Favata of R&D Tax Savers reexamine Boeing production delays and the impact of 3D printing.
EBM 3D Printing Takes Center Stage With New Center Of Excellence
GE Additive announced this week the opening of its new Arcam EBM Center of Excellence to focus on EBM 3D printing for production and R&D.
PrintrBot To Reboot?
Could PrintrBot return? It seems founder Brooke Drumm wants to restart the 3D printer company with a partnership with Polar3D and a new design for a belt-driven 3D printer.
3D Systems’ New CFO Could Mark The Start Of Big Changes
3D Systems announced a new CFO this week, but what does that mean for the future of the 3D printing giant? We have some ideas.
FATHOM Patents Method of Quoting 3D Print Services
FATHOM has patented a method for pricing 3D print service quotes for molds. What does this mean for designers and engineers?
More Details On MyMiniFactory’s Transformation, Or Is It Evolution?
What’s really going on at MyMiniFactory? We found out by speaking directly to their new CEO, Chengxi Wang, to find out their true strategy.
Essentium CEO: Jabil Lawsuit “Meritless”, Sending A “Chilling Message”
Essentium is doubling down on its public stance in the face of Jabil’s lawsuit regarding high-speed 3D printing technology trade secrets.
Barron’s Bullish Stance on HP Inc.
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata of R&D Tax Savers discuss a bullish look at HP’s 3D printing activity.
3D Hubs Continues Transformation With Strategic Hire
3D Hubs has made a very strategic hire by taking on a co-founder of one of their new major competitors.
Things Are Increasingly Shaking Up At MyMiniFactory
What plans does the new CEO of MyMiniFactory have? We don’t know and a puzzling post on their blog doesn’t really clear things up at all.
Dire Results From 3D Systems
We’re looking at the financial results from 3D Systems for 2019Q2 and there are many negative factors in the publicly filed report, including a big loss.
SLM Solutions’ Operations Updates
I recently visited SLM Solutions North America, and during that visit learned more about how the company has been updating its operations and strategies.
Materialise Invests In Brazilian Implant Manufacturer
Belgium-based Brazil has strategically invested in Brazil-based Engimplan, bringing advanced 3D imaging and 3D printing solutions to another local market.
Markforged Files Claim Against Desktop Metal, Again
A lawsuit between Markforged and Desktop Metal? The two companies begin court battle again with Markforged claiming disparaging marketing material by Desktop Metal.
Investing In Holographic 3D Printing
San Francisco-based biotechnology company Prellis Biologics has raised $8.7M in a Series A funding round. Holographic bioprinting is leading to new milestones and steps forward in 3D printed tissue and organs.
On-Demand Manufacturing And eCommerce
3D printing is part of a growing on-demand manufacturing ecosystem that is in turn set to become part of the even larger eCommerce industry as Xometry and Alibaba.com announce a partnership.
What Happened To iMakr Last Week? We Found Out
iMakr was hacked last week. What caused their 3D print retail site to be down for a day? We found out from a chat with founder Sylvain Preumont.
Sintavia Acquires QC Labs for Full End-to-End 3D Print Services
Why did Sintavia acquire QC Labs, the non-destructive testing service? We have some ideas on the company’s strategy to become an end-to-end supplier.
3YOURMIND Receives €1.3M Investment For Machine Learning – But For What?
What is 3YOURMIND doing with €1.3M Investment? They say they will increase machine learning in their services, but for what? We have some speculation.
Markforged Dedicates R&D Innovation Center To AI Software
This spring, Markforged introduced its Blacksmith AI software; this summer, the company dedicated 2,000 square feet to its further development.
Two Sides To Every Story: Essentium Disputes Jabil Legal Claims
In response to Jabil’s recently publicized 3D printing lawsuit against Essentium, the latter says that the claims of wrongdoing are unmerited.
$10M Investment Fortifies Fortify
Fortify has announced a successful Series A round, raising $10 million, readying the company for growth in high-strength composite 3D printing.
Jabil Sues Essentium: 10X Faster 3D Printing In Dispute
Jabil has filed suit against Essentium, alleging theft of trade secrets related to a high-speed 3D printing platform.
Crossing Flight Paths: Mitsubishi’s Purchase of Bombardier’s Canadair Regional Jet
Charles Goulding and Liam Nixon of R&D Tax Savers discuss business and 3D printing implications of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ acquisition of the Canadair Regional Jet business.
3D Systems Returning To Consumer 3D Printing?
Is 3D Systems changing strategy? They are selling their FabPro 1000 as a consumer or prosumer platform via Amazon Prime Day — what comes next?
Tough Times For Nano Dimension
Following disappointing financial results, Nano Dimension is facing strategic review — and 20% layoffs.
MAKE Rises From The Dead, Slightly
Is Make: really revived? Maker Media CEO Dale Dougherty is attempting to restore the company that published Make: magazine and organized the Maker Faires.
Make That $55M For Xometry
Xometry has announced an additional investment into its Series D funding, bringing the total for the round to a cool $55M.
Velo3D’s Origin Story Defines Their Character
Want to know Velo3D’s origin story? Find out how they discovered how to 3D print metal without support structures using a revolutionary recoater system.
The SLM Solutions Story
SLM Solutions traces its history back to the history of SLM 3D printing and is looking forward to a new chapter in metal additive manufacturing.
MedAccred Certification for Plastic Injection Molding Company Suggests 3D Printing May Be Next
Cameron Torti and Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers analyze the potential for MedAccred certification for 3D printing.
Millennials and the New Demographics of 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe of R&D Tax Savers discuss generational impact of 3D printing demographics.
Aurora Labs Nearing Launch of Revolutionary Metal 3D Printer
Aurora Labs’ new RMP-1 metal 3D printer is proving successful in beta tests, as the company just announced a new partnership with an aluminum powder supplier.
Dassault Systèmes Acquires Medidata—And More Digitization in 3D Printing Opportunities
Cameron Torti and Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers examine 3D printing implications of Dassault Systèmes’ Medidata acquisition.
Prusa Research Ships 100,000 Machines
Prusa Research has now officially sold more than 100,000 desktop 3D printers.
Carbon’s $260M Growth Funding
With more than $260 million just announced in a growth funding round, Carbon has now raised more than $680 million — bringing their valuation to $2.4 billion.
R&D Profiles of Leading 3D Printing Companies
Charles Goulding & Ryan Donley of R&D Tax Savers discuss 3D printing R&D.
Stratasys Will Boom For Seven More Years
Stratasys today announced a key contract with Boom Supersonic.
Disruption in Huawei Supply Chain Creates New 3D Printing Supplier Opportunities
Cameron Torti and Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers examine 3D printing opportunities in 5G telecommunications.
Relativity Space Spends US$59M On Massive 3D Printer Farm
Relativity Space has signed a deal with NASA to develop a rocket-printing factory.
HP Turns Up Focus On 3D Printing And Digital Manufacturing With New Center Of Excellence
I am in Barcelona this week for the opening of HP’s new 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing Center of Excellence.
What Could A Carbon IPO Mean?
A report suggests Carbon may issue an IPO. What could this mean?
Maker Media Shuts Operations
Maker Media, creator of the Maker Faire events and MAKE: magazine, has ceased operations and laid off all staff.
Impossible Objects’ New Machine, Materials Partnership, Funding
Impossible Objects has been busy with growing interest in its composite based additive manufacturing (CBAM) process.
Anisoprint Expands Continuous Fiber 3D Printing Capabilities
Anisoprint announced an arrangement that should make their continuous carbon fiber 3D printer even better.
3D Business Mergers Point To What Makes Sense For Industry
The 3D Printing Store and Accucode 3D have merged, and it makes sense — for more than just these companies.
The End of Mcor Technologies?
It appears the end is near for Mcor Technologies, as we have indications they are in receivership.
Autodesk’s Stock Price Takes A Hit
Autodesk’s stock dropped 10% after their first quarter results were made public.
3D Printing Unicorns: International Business and Tax Planning
Charles Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi of R&D Tax Savers examine unicorns and strategic expansions in 3D printing.
Desktop Metal’s Major MIM Partnership
For metal 3D printing to compete with metal injection molding, perhaps the two technologies should work together.
Why Is Stanley Black & Decker So Deep Into 3D Printing?
For some reason, power tool maker Stanley Black & Decker is investing heavily in a number of 3D printing ventures.
AstroPrint Scores Additional US$1M Investment
AstroPrinthas successfully raised US$1M investment round.
Waiting For Xerox
As industrial interest in 3D printing grows exponentially, new players are sure to arrive. One of them is likely to be Xerox.
Xometry Pulls in Another $50 Million
Xometry has announced $50 million in equity funding.
3D Hubs Chooses Chicago for North American HQ
International expansions in 3D printing continue as 3D Hubs announces Chicago as the soon-to-be site of its new North American headquarters.
Aleph Objects Opens European HQ
Aleph Objects has opened the doors to business in Europe with its new HQ in the Netherlands.
$2M Funding and an Apology: A Happy Ending Follows #CESGenderBias Dismay
Sex tech company Lora DiCarlo has some good news.
HP Focuses on Future of Digital Manufacturing with New 3D Printing System, Material, Partners, Network
HP has a flurry of announcements today focusing on digital manufacturing solutions, including the latest MJF 3D printer.
3D Systems Takes Huge Stock Price Hit
3D Systems announced their quarterly results and they were not as expected.
GKN Powder Metallurgy Opens North American HQ, AM Customer Center
Germany-based GKN Powder Metallurgy is expanding its North American 3D printing presence.
The Strange Tale of B3 Innovations Ends In Dipping Sauce
Many 3D printing startups have failed, but none in quite the way that B3 Innovations has just announced.
Structo’s Aligner Partnership Aligns Orthodontic 3D Printing and Software
Structo and uLab Systems have announced a strategic partnership focused on 3D printing clear dental aligners.
Shifting 3D Printing Sales to Business Solutions Selling
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi of R&D Tax Savers discuss sales approaches in the 3D printing industry.
Steady Progress at Stratasys
Stratasys announced their quarterly financial results this week, and it looks pretty good for the 3D printing giant.
NCDMM / America Makes Announce New Execs
America Makes and NCDMM are announcing some changes to their top structuring.
The Biggest 3D Printer Company Could Now Be Carbon
Carbon announced they’re acquiring more cash through a Series E funding round.
Union Tech USA Fails
An announcement on Union Tech’s USA website indicates they are shutting down their business.
3D Printing To Breathe Easier
Materialise’s latest partnership invests in the future of patient-specific healthcare for respiratory patients.
30 Years In 3D Printing: A Chat With EOS
This week, EOS celebrates its 30th anniversary. EOS North America President Glynn Fletcher offers a look into operations and a look ahead in industry.
Much More On The World Of Tanks Thingiverse Incident
We recently published a story on an incident that caused many 3D models on Thingiverse to be removed. Now, we know a lot more.
Significant Purge of Thingiverse This Week
Thingiverse has dropped a number of 3D models from its repository, according to multiple reports.
$48M for Fast Radius
Chicago-based Fast Radius has announced a $48 million Series B funding round set to expand its additive manufacturing platform.
MakerOS Receives Funding
We haven’t heard much from MakerOS over the past couple of years, but they have big news today.
Markforged Sets Up Shop in Dublin
Markforged is opening its first international HQ in Dublin, Ireland.
AddiFab Emerges with Freeform Injection Molding, Mitsubishi Collaboration
Product and prototype: productype. The freedoms of 3D printing with the volumes of injection molding. AddiFab promises these and more.
Pantone Validated Color 3D Printing
Stratasys’ J750 and J735 3D printers have been validated as meeting Pantone color-matching standards.
Dyndrite Emerges with Accelerated Geometry Kernel
A new player in the field is going to be a very big deal for additive manufacturing.
Evolve STEPs Forward in the Finger Lakes
Evolve Additive Systems is expanding.
BCN3D Rises with $3M Raised
Barcelona-based desktop 3D printer manufacturer BCN3D has announced a $3 million funding.