Stock prices of two major 3D printing companies dropped yesterday, but why?
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Thoughts on the Demise of Printrbot
Last week the 3D print community noted the closure of Printrbot.
Mass Portal Splits Up!
Mass Portal has split up into two different companies.
Solidscape Mystery Solved
An anonymous tipster has provided the solution to last week’s Solidscape event.
BASF’s Biggest Step into 3D Printing Yet
BASF announced yet another 3D printing deal, but this one is very significant.
Printrbot Closes!
Long time 3D printer manufacturer abruptly closed their doors yesterday, after many years of operation.
Prodways Acquires Solidscape?
In a rather surprising announcement overnight, Prodways has taken on Solidscape.
AMSC Seeks Additional Standards for 3D Printing
Work to develop additional standards for 3D printing continues.
MyMiniFactory Opens 3D Model Store
London-based MyMiniFactory opened their online 3D model store last month.
Serious Interest in Large Format 3D Metal Printing Developing
There seems to be something brewing in 3D metal printing that’s analogous to what happened in thermoplastic 3D printing.
Big Controversy With The ONO Smartphone 3D Printer Project
Another crowdfunded 3D printer project seems to be undergoing some controversy.
Aerosint Secures Major Funding for their Unusual 3D Printing Process
Aerosint has received a large funding round to support their highly unusual 3D printer development.
BASF Continues Harvesting 3D Print Operations
BASF, the largest chemical company in the world, is deadly serious about their 3D print ambitions.
A Big Step for MyMiniFactory?
MyMiniFactory announced a very interesting partnership.
Look Who’s Patented 3D Printable Concrete
We were directed to a patent describing a composition for 3D printable concrete. This would certainly be a very useful capability, as the many attempts at 3D printed buildings using concrete extruders have had mixed success. However, most, if not all, of them have been using standard concrete materials. We know from experience with thermoplastic… Continue reading Look Who’s Patented 3D Printable Concrete
LPW’s Massive New Metal Powder Plant
UK-based metal powder provider LPW Technology has opened a new plant.
Interesting 3D Printer Filament Arrangement for Polymaker
Polymaker’s new distribution deal should vastly expand their reach.
AddUp Adds BeAM
Somehow this wasn’t entirely surprising: AddUp has acquired 100% of BeAM.
The True Advantage of HP in 3D Printing
HP demonstrated why they have a significant advantage over other 3D printer companies.
The Controversial Obsidian Project
Last year we wrote about the highly touted Kodoma Obsidian 3D printer a device to sell for only USD$49.
Robo’s Very Educational Move
Robo has acquired a significant amount of 3D content to aid their venture into the education market.
More on Kimya’s Transformation
Last week we wrote on the benefits of having an easily searchable 3D printing company name, but we ended up finding out a lot more about one company.
Formlabs’ European Venture Succeeds
International expansion is a very challenging prospect for most companies, but Formlabs seems to have succeeded.
Digital Metal Expanding
Sweden-based Digital Metal is expanding.
Armor 3D No More: A Lesson for 3D Print Startups?
The company formerly known as “Armor 3D” is now known as “Kimya”.
Create it REAL Deals: Faster 3D Printers Coming
Danish company Create it REAL announced a series of partnerships that should result in several new high speed desktop 3D printers.
HP Deepens Relationship With Siemens
HP announced yesterday they’ve struck an important deal with Siemens for color 3D printing.
Sudden Resignation At The Top Of Stratasys
A surprise announcement from Stratasys today: their CEO, Ilan Levin, abruptly resigned.
Another 3D Print – Chemical Partnership: More Interesting Materials To Come
Another 3D print filament provider has linked with a chemical company to develop new materials.
Understanding 3D Printing: Show, Don’t Tell
Another company has set up a 3D print demonstration center.
Simplify3D Extends Partnerships to Simplify 3D Printing
Simplify3D announced a new partnership with Flashforge, and that won’t be the last.
A Most Strategic 3D Print Merger: The First of Many?
Two Canadian firms join in what could be a style soon to be seen everywhere.
Two 3D Printer Companies; Two Sets of Finanicals
The two largest publicly traded 3D printer companies, 3D Systems and Stratasys, both published their quarterly financials. Who’s winning?
MakerBot Continues Evolution to an Education Provider
MakerBot’s gradual transformation continues.
Builder Refines US Strategy
Builder, the Netherlands-based manufacturer of some very large 3D printers, has established their US marketing strategy.
Atum3D’s Interesting New Partner
Atum3D made a very interesting move.
Shapeways Grows Again
Shapeways unexpectedly announced a rather large investment round today.
3D Printer Manufacturers: Who’s in the Lead?
An interesting report by Context reveals the “top five” 3D printers.
3D Systems Settling Lawsuit?
I noticed something interesting in a business blog post about 3D Systems.
Roboze Doing Well Enough To Expand In Several Ways
Interesting news from Roboze this week.
Stratasys’ STEP Technology Spun Off
In a surprise announcement, Stratasys unveiled an apparently new 3D printing technology, “STEP”, and a company to run with it, Evolve Additive Solutions.
BASF Takes a Huge Step – With BigRep
BASF and BigRep announced a blockbuster deal yesterday, or at least we think so.
Be Very, Very Careful With Your Customer Data
I’m reading a fascinating legal complaint by 3D Systems against one of their former employees and his new employer, and there’s lessons to be had by all 3D printing companies here.
Looking Through Shapeways’ Transparency Report
3D print service Shapeways has released their annual transparency report, and there are some interesting findings.
BEEVERYCREATIVE Makes Moves Toward Industry
BEEVERYCREATIVE seems to be taking steps to transform their market direction.
Desktop Metal Launches Lawsuit Against Markforged
Big news today: Desktop Metal has launched a lawsuit against their prime competitor, Markforged.
Desktop Metal Catching Up Quickly
Desktop Metal announced yet another huge investment yesterday.
Siemens Expands in UK, Regardless of Brexit
Manufacturing giant Siemens announced a huge expansion to their UK factory in Worcester.
3D Systems Announces Surprise Financial Results
This week 3D Systems announced their financial results for the 1st quarter of 2018, as well as their full 2017 results – and it was a bit of a surprise.
La Poste Pushing 3D Printing
There are many post offices in the world, but few are doing as much 3D printing as France’s La Poste.
Additive Industries on the Move – In More Ways Than One
Additive Industries is on the move.
New Management at Shapeways; New Strategy Too?
Shapeways announced a new CEO this past week.
Stratasys Finally Developing 3D Metal Printing?
Stratasys gets into the news twice today with a mysterious announcement of a previously-unknown 3D metal printing process.
Stratasys’ Positive and Negative News
Today Stratasys announced their financial results for 2017 and there are some very positive and negative aspects.
Both of Polaroid’s 3D Printer Operations?
Today we’re talking about Polaroid’s 3D printing operations. Both of them.
Ultimaker’s New Strategy is Paying Off Far Faster Than Expected
Call me surprised, but Ultimaker is moving ahead rapidly.
Kodak Gets Stickier
Kodak 3D Printing has announced a partnership agreement that should make their equipment a bit more sticky with users.
3D Print Materials Copyright Law Battle
Micheal Weinberg writes of an interesting legal battle taking place over use of third party 3D print materials.
An Update on 3D Systems’ Strategy
We had a sit-down with 3D Systems’ CEO Vyomesh Joshi and got a first-hand explanation of the companies moves.
3D Printing Risk Alert: New Matter Folds
New Matter, makers of the MOD-t desktop printer, announced they’re closing business forever.
What Is A 3D Print Network To Do Now?
With Solidworks’ announcement of an integrated manufacturing network, questions arise regarding the future of existing community making networks.
3D Hubs Makes it Official
3D Hubs’ journey is officially in another direction based on a policy change they’ve published.
HP’s New Reseller Strategy: Will It Work?
Today HP announced a few interesting things, and one of them is a new reseller strategy.
Onshape Isn’t Fooling Around
The latest marketing material from Onshape is rather interesting.
Prusa Explains MK3 Updates
In a rather long blog post, Josef Prusa explained some of the backstory regarding ongoing changes to the company’s flagship desktop 3D printer, the MK3.
Aleph Objects Shows How It’s Done
At CES Aleph Objects provided a demonstration we had not seen displayed to the public.
How Kodak Works With Smart International
We’ve recently posted several stories about the new Kodak 3D printer, but there is a bit of a story behind the project.
Carbon Partnering with J&J
Carbon announced today something that hints at their future – and yours.
The Road to Standards for 3D Printing
Industries all start in a chaotic mode, but after a time standards must emerge.
Kuehling & Kuehling’s Lapuna Project
I love secret project names, and Germany’s Kuehling & Kuehling certainly have one: the Lapuna Project.
An Unusual Twist to a Crowdfunding Launch
We regularly look at new crowdfunding projects related to 3D printing, but this project had a different approach.
The Best 3D Printing Stocks of the Year?
I’m reading a post on Fool.com about their measurement of the best 3D printing stocks during 2017.
3D Hubs CNC Venture Succeeds
Amsterdam-based 3D Hubs mentioned something very interesting in their recent newsletter.
More Cash for Carbon: We Have a New Winner?
Carbon announced a Series D funding round today, and it’s a whopper.
Dawn of a New 3D Metal Printing Era
On or about today, future 3D print historians may mark the moment as a critical shift in usage of the expanding technology.
Aurora Labs Targets Very High
There’s something fascinating about underdogs in any race, something that attracts your attention.
More Cash for Robo!
Robo has raised even more capital to expand their 3D printer manufacturing business.
Changes at the Top in Two 3D Printing Companies Will Spur New Ventures
There’s been announcements of executive changes at a couple of notable 3D printing companies.
Cincinnati Buys NVBOTS
Cincinnati (the company, not the city) has acquired NVBOTS.
Ultimaker Can Actually Measure Their Transformation To a Professional Market
In discussions with Ultimaker last week, we learned something very interesting: Ultimaker can literally measure their recent transformation.
500 Machines for 3D Platform!
3D Platform announced they’ve shipped a total of 500 large format 3D printers – so far.
GE Knows How To Make Even More Money With 3D Printing
Everyone knows GE is extremely interested in 3D printing, but there’s yet another way they’re making a lot of money with the technology.
Which 3D Printing Companies Can You Actually Invest In?
There are tons of 3D print-related companies in existence, but relatively few that you can easily invest in. But should you?
Interesting Angle on 3D Metal Printing from Aurora Labs
Australia-based Aurora Labs announced an interesting deal that should provide them with a significant boost.
3D Systems’ Stock Price Significantly Down; New Market Leader
Friday’s release of 3D Systems quarterly financial results have put a huge dent in the company’s stock price.
What’s With The Sudden Stream of Investment in 3D Metal Printing?
Yet another huge investment in 3D metal just occurred, but why is this happening?
Troubles in the Market for 3D Systems Today
As the stock markets closed today, troubles seemed ahead for 3D Systems.
Secret Funding To Ultimaker
Ultimaker quietly announced a rather major event in their history this week that could affect many things.
iMakr to Open 40 3D Print Retail Stores?
This could be big news for 3D printing of all types: iMakr intends on opening up 40 new 3D print retail shops across the globe.
3D Printing Stocks on Yet Another Roller Coaster Ride
Both 3D Systems and Stratasys stock prices have been zooming up and down lately, but what’s behind it?
More 3D Metal Printing Companies Achieve ISO 13485
The race is on to achieve ISO 13485!
Formlabs Deepens Dental Capabilities
I’m fascinated by Formlabs’ venture into the dental industry, which just got a lot deeper.
HP Puts a Dent into Competitor’s Stock Prices
HP held an analyst event earlier in which they made some announcements that caused a bit of a tumble on the stock market.
Impossible Objects Gets Cash
Illinois-based 3D printing startup Impossible Objects has received a hefty amount of cash.
An Introduction to Additive Industries – For Americans
Additive Industries is set to establish a major presence in California to dramatically enter the US market.