The mysterious Massachusetts-based Desktop Metal company has attracted a very large investment, yet little is known about their technology.
Corporate
EnvisionTEC Celebrates 15th Anniversary, But Big Challenges Ahead
EnvisionTEC is one of the premier vendors of high-resolution 3D printing equipment, having done so since 2002.
Do Ya Think 3D Systems is Pursuing the Medical Market?
An announcement this week from 3D Systems has, for me, settled the debate about 3D Systems’ strategy going forward.
Sinterit Scores a Million!
Poland-based Sinterit has raised one million euros to assist their growth.
XMachines Falls
An announcement from XMachines on their Kickstarter page this week revealed the company will not manufacture desktop 3D printers as promised.
Another Presumed Kickstarter Disappointment: 3D Simo
It appears that yet another 3D print-related Kickstarter campaign is struggling: 3D Simo.
Corporate: ExOne Changes Things Up
A sudden announcement from 3D printer manufacturer ExOne describes some changes in the company’s approach to their US operations.
StilNest Enlarges?
A 3D print retail operation intends on hiring quite a few new staff, suggesting they’ve been very successful.
Things Looking Good For Prusa Research
After the “consumer crash” of desktop 3D printing there remains the surviving companies. One that’s far beyond mere “surviving” is Prusa Research.
Executive Shifts at MakerBot are a Huge Signal of Their Intentions
MakerBot CEO Jonathan Jaglom is now the former CEO of MakerBot Industries.
If MCOR Was Not Exhibiting At CES, Why Were They There?
This year’s CES exhibition in Las Vegas was notable in the 3D space primarily by the missing presence of several large industrial vendors. Except one, sort of.
The Sad Story of NEA 3D
Another desktop 3D printer startup continues to evaporate away, leaving some customers without funds.
Robo Completes Unusual IPO
There’s now another publicly traded desktop 3D printer company that you can buy shares in: Robo.
GE Crosses the 3D Metal Printing Finish Line, But It’s Only The Start
GE announced it had this week met its minimum requirement to go ahead with the acquisition of Arcam, beginning a new phase in metal printing.
A Big Perspective On BigRep
We’ve been following the development of BigRep for some time now, and at this point the company is a significant player in the 3D space.
Flashforge Partners With ZW3D for CAD
A major desktop 3D printer vendor selected a CAD vendor as partner.
SLM Solutions: We Have No Idea
SLM Solutions is a well-known manufacturer of metal 3D printing equipment, but we can’t tell you anything about them.
APWorks’ LightRider Foretells Interesting New 3D Designs
APWorks has released a design for a fabulous 3D printed electric motorcycle called the “Light Rider”. But I think there’s a lot more to this project.
Get Ready; The Next Wave of Metal 3D Printing is About to Begin
In 2009 something happened that started a 3D printer boom. That’s going to happen once again.
ExOne Releases 3Q2016 Results With Some Surprises
ExOne is one of the few publicly-traded 3D printer companies, and its information allows us to peek at the state of the industry.
3D Systems Quarterly Results: Flat
3D print giant 3D Systems announced their third quarter results and it seems they are holding at consistent levels.
Tend.ai Receives Funding for Their Robotic 3D Print Operator System
Startup Tend.ai has received a huge boost with a fundraising round of USD$2M.
3D Hubs’ Transformation Continues
Community 3D printing network 3D Hubs continues to transform into an industrial-style service with an announcement they’ve acquired a 3D model repair service.
Arcam’s Interesting Interim Report
Arcam is a publicly-traded metal 3D printer manufacturer, and now we know a bit more about how well they are doing.
Guess Which 3D Printing Process Is Still Under Patent?
After our publication of thoughts on compromises when using dissolvable 3D printer filament for support material, a reader pointed out something rather interesting.
GE Buys Two 3D Metal Printer Firms, Just Not The Ones We Thought
General Electric’s bid to purchase Germany-based SLM Solutions fell through – but GE evidently had a backup plan.
The End of the Zeus 3D Printing Ecosystem?
It seems that Zeus Creative Technologies is faced with selling their operation to others interested in continuing forward with their technologies.
An Interview with Phil DeSimone and Paul DiLaura of Carbon
Carbon made its UK debut advanced manufacturing show appearance at TCT in Birmingham recently
Polar3D Gets a Huge Financial Boost
Polar3D, the makers of a very unusual desktop 3D printer, just announced they’ve received USD$2M in investment.
The Story Behind That Most Unusual 3D Printing Takeover
After publishing our story “A Most Unusual 3D Printing Corporate Takeover”, I was contacted by none other than Braydon Moreno, CEO and co-founder of Robo 3D.
China’s Largest SLA 3D Printer Manufacturer Arrives in The West
The largest stereolithography machine manufacturer in China is setting up shop in the USA.
A Most Unusual 3D Printing Corporate Takeover
Earlier this month all shares of 3D printer manufacturer Robo 3D was completely bought by an Australian mining company?
Motivations Behind the 3D Printing Mergers: Some Beneficial, Some Devious
A new infographic portraying recent 3D printing industry corporate mergers prompts me to talk about the reasons why these things happen.
Ultimaker Scores Massive Loan Agreement
The European Investment Bank announced a huge €15M (USD$17M) loan to Ultimaker; this should enable many things to happen.
Carbon’s Massive Expansion
Two years ago, few had any idea about Carbon, the 3D printing startup that’s now rapidly expanding across the globe.
EnvisionTEC Files Suit Against Formlabs
Ouch! EnvisionTEC has launched a patent infringement lawsuit against Massachusetts-based Formlabs.
3D Print Entrepreneur Disappears in the Philippines
An entrepreneur pioneering a cost-effective method of 3D printing building structures has disappeared in the midst of a scary corporate situation in the Philippines.
BREAKING: General Electric to Acquire Both Arcam AND SLM!
Today General Electric announced plans to acquire two metal 3D printing companies, Arcam and SLM Solutions.
Blueprinter Having Difficulties?
We’ve received evidence that Denmark-based Blueprinter may be having financial issues.
The 3D Printing Business Directory
There’s an interesting new service you might be interested in joining: the 3D Printing Business Directory.
ExOne Makes Big Changes at the Top
ExOne swapped out their CEO this past week, suggesting possible changes in strategy.
The Metal Powder Business Expands Due To 3D Printing, But Only So Far
It seems that metal producers have noticed this pattern and have been gearing up for more sales.
Stratasys Announces Bold Strategy: Two Key New Concepts Unveiled
Today 3D print giant Stratasys announced a bold new strategy focused on industry that will no doubt have a significant effect on manufacturing in the future.
Two “Secret” 3D Printing Startups
Fabbaloo reader Lance Pickens asked about two 3D printing startups, so what else could I do but check them out?
Massivit Has It Figured Out
Massivit 3D Printing Technologies has announced their strategy for unveiling their huge Massivit 1800 3D printer, and it’s not what you might think.
MakerBot’s Western Expansion: The First of Many?
MakerBot announced an interesting educational maneuver: they’re opening up an office in California.
Aleph Object’s Financials Hint at an Interesting Future Battle
Aleph Objects, the company behind the LulzBot line of desktop 3D printers, released their quarterly financials, providing a glimpse at the workings of a smaller 3D printer company.
Second Quarter Results at Stratasys: Status Improving
3D printing giant Stratasys released their second quarter results this past week and it seems things are improving.
Controversy at Zortrax Suggests More Scrutiny Required
A damning report in TechCrunch reveals Poland-based 3D printer manufacturer Zortrax lied about a major sales contract – and demonstrates everyone should spend more effort scrutinizing vendors.
3D Systems 2Q16 Results: Still Hurting, but Management is Optimistic
3D printing giant 3D Systems announced their second quarter results and there were few changes, but that’s about what I’d expect to see.
Formlabs Receives Massive Investment, Enabling a Titanic Competition?
Today Formlabs announced a huge USD$35M investment round, which should enable some very interesting things to occur.
3D Hubs Lands USD$7M, But What Will They Spend It On?
Community 3D printing network 3D Hubs gained a significant boost with a Series B investment round of USD$7M, but I believe they’ll use it to continue their focus switch.
Focusing on Business: MakerPoint Evolves
MakerPoint, a Netherlands-based chain of 3D print retail shops, seems to be slowly changing their focus.
Le FabShop Shuts Down
A pioneering French 3D print firm, Le FabShop, has closed its doors forever.
Arcam Releases 2015Q1-2 Results: Mixed Results
Sweden-based Arcam, maker of powerful metal 3D printing gear, released interim financial results for the first half of the year, and there’s good and bad news.
3D Print Stocks “Cratering”? “Entire Industry Appears to Be Falling Apart”? No, No, No
I’m reading some recent pieces analyzing the stock prices of publicly traded 3D printing companies and I’m having a hard time believing what I’m reading.
Dismissed: That Class Action Suit Against MakerBot Dies Completely
Remember that class action suit against MakerBot / Stratasys? Well, it’s now concluded and Stratasys has come out on top.
Additive Industries is Hiring – and a Lot More
Metal 3D printing startup Additive Industries seems to be succeeding, judging by their need for immediate hiring.
HP Adds 3D Scanning Technology from an Unlikely Source
HP announced it’s buying the assets of David Vision Systems, providing an immediate 3D scanning technology for the corporation.
It’s True: Apple is Actually Selling 3D Printers
There’s been speculation for years now about whether giant Apple would ever sell a 3D printer. Turns out they have been for a while.
3DPrinterOS Cozies up to Microsoft: Is there More to the Story?
Cloud-based 3D print management service 3DPrinterOS announced they’ve moved their processing to Microsoft’s Azure cloud service.
3D Systems Completes Top-Level Management Changes
New 3D Systems CEO Vyomesh Joshi replaced the company’s Chief Financial Officer this week, seemingly completing a management switch out.
Entering The Turnaround Zone: Could 3D Print Stock Prices Have Hit Bottom?
There’s been so much doom and gloom regarding 3D print stocks in the past two years it’s hard to see any light. But perhaps there is.
Major Changes at 3D Systems This Week
Well, that didn’t take long. After the installation of 3D Systems’ new CEO Vyomesh Joshi two months ago, two top executives have abruptly departed.
Tinkerine’s Financial Results Demonstrate the Challenges Facing Small 3D Printing Companies
A small 3D printer company’s financials show how difficult it can be to operate in today’s 3D market.
Stratasys Makes a Move, But So Does David Reis
Stratasys suddenly announced the departure of CEO David Reis and the appointment of a new CEO.
CGTrader Hits a Milestone, But are They Really The Biggest?
Good news! CGTrader announced they’ve now accumulated over 500,000 users and 500,000 3D models.
Is It Really Time To Buy 3D Printing Stocks?
There’s been a ton of gloom and doom among 3D print stock brokers recently, but is this the opposite of what should happen?
Arcam’s Recent Moves In Materials Suggest Growth
Sweden’s Arcam is a company on the move, it seems, as they’ve been making a series of deals to solidify their metal materials providers.
What’s New At Prodways?
Prodways, a lesser-known French 3D printing company, has been quietly growing over the past three years.
iMakr Slides Further Toward Industrial 3D Printing
iMakr has begun selling higher-end 3D printing equipment designed for industry. I think this is a significant change.
Airwolf’s Intimate Approach To Introducing 3D Printing To Corporations
As the emphasis on 3D printing shifts from poorly adopted consumer applications to industrial uses, 3D printer companies must find ways to make this shift. Airwolf has found a very effective and fun way to do so.
More 3D Print Financial Results: VoxelJet and ExOne, And They’re Not Great
Earlier I commented on 3D Systems and Stratasys’ first quarter financial results. Today it’s VoxelJet and ExOne.
Stratasys and 3D Systems Announce Quarterly Results. Who’s Winning?
It’s that time of the year when the first quarter results are announced by publicly traded companies. Of interest here is Stratasys and 3D Systems, the two largest 3D printing companies on the planet.
Thoughts And Reactions To The Peachy Printer Debacle
As we reported yesterday, the $100 3D printer project, Peachy Printer, has fallen to a major scandal where their business manager allegedly stole half of their crowdfunding raise.
BREAKING: Major Theft! Peachy Printer Team Member Steals Half Their Cash
An unbelievable revelation occurred overnight when Rylan Grayston, CEO of Peachy Printer, revealed his business partner apparently stole over USD$300,000 to build a house.
Confusion: M3D’s Micro 3D Printer Price Discounted – Or Not?
Several data points suggest something strange is happening with M3D’s low cost 3D printer’s price.
Does EOS’s Texas Beachhead Signal A Metal 3D Printing Invasion?
German industrial 3D printer manufacturer EOS announced the opening of a new Texas operation. What does this suggest?
Should You Join The 3MF Consortium?
Source3 announced they’ve just joined the 3MF consortium, but this made me ponder whether this is something others should do, too.
Mystery Solved: Pinshape’s Secret Buyer Revealed
I’ve been pondering who was behind the rescue of 3D model repository Pinshape, and now we know who it is.
Stratasys’ Backdoor Path Into Metal 3D Printing?
With the huge increase of interest in metal 3D printing, you’d wonder why Stratasys, perhaps the largest 3D printing company in the world, doesn’t yet offer metal 3D printers.
Gizmo 3D Printers: First Doomed, Then Rescued
I’ve been following the progress of Australia-based Gizmo 3D Printers, who recently survived a near-fatal corporate heart attack.
MakerBot’s Factory Shift Is Essential And Not Surprising
MakerBot CEO Jonathan Jaglom announced a major shift in the company’s manufacturing strategy: outsourcing.
3D Systems’ New CEO’s Compensation Hints At The Company’s Strategy
Readers may recall that 3D printing giant recently installed a brand new CEO. Now we know his motivations.
So HP Won’t Be Buying 3D Systems?
A report from Citigroup on Investors Business Daily declares that HP won’t be buying 3D Systems. Or would they?
What Else Will 3D Systems Sell Off?
3D Systems announced sale of its STEAMtrax system to Polar3D. Is this the end of their cuts?
Something Weird Is Happening In 3D Printing Patents
While perusing recent patent filings by the major 3D printing companies, I noticed something rather strange.
What Does MakerBot’s Production Downsizing Really Mean?
At first, you might think the announcement that MakerBot has abandoned a huge space used for production might be a bad thing. But I think not.
3DPrintler Launches An Investment Fund For 3D And Other Tech
You might recall 3DPrintler as being a powerful search engine for costing potential 3D print services, but now they’re branching out into another area: 3D print investments.
The 3D Printer Statistics War Is A Losing Battle
There seems to be two kinds of 3D printer manufacturers these days: those who focus on specifications, and those who don’t.
3D Systems Finds A New CEO
As expected, 3D Systems has finally announced Vyomesh Joshi as their new CEO to take the helm after the departure of longtime CEO Avi Reichenthal late last year.
Lessons From The Demise of Solidoodle
This week former 3D printer manufacturer Solidoodle finally made it formal by announcing they’ve suspended operations permanently. While many could see this coming, what lessons can we gain from this event?
Pinshape Lives! Or Does It?
Earlier this week, 3D model site Pinshape announced they were shutting down. Now, that might not be the case.
BREAKING: Pinshape Folds!
In a surprise announcement just moments ago, 3D model sharing site announced they’re shutting down operations.
Interesting: 3D Systems Culinary Survives
Last fall 3D Systems performed a kind of “housecleaning” to optimize their operations, cutting out unprofitable divisions and products. But one seems to have survived.