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Desktop Metal Merger Hangs in the Balance: Stratasys Shareholder Vote Approaches

There have been a number of important developments in the Stratasys acquisition saga this week. Let’s review what’s going on.

Stratasys Rejects Revised Offer from 3D Systems

It appears that Stratasys may have pulled the plug on the proposed merger with 3D Systems.

Stratasys Calls Extraordinary Meeting: What are the Implications?

Stratasys has called an Extraordinary Meeting of its shareholders, but what does that mean?

3D Printing Giants’ Merger Faces US DOJ Antitrust Examination

The US Department of Justice is looking into Stratasys’ merger activities.

Silence Speaks: Stratasys Takeover Saga Enters Stealth Mode

It’s been a week and the Stratasys takeover news has been noticeably quiet. What does this mean?

Stratasys Takeover Saga: The Final Verdict Revealed Today?

Today is the date when the outcome of the Stratasys takeover saga could be determined.

Stratasys Takeover Update: Nano Dimension Withdraws Offer, 3D Systems in the Lead

The end of the Stratasys takeover saga appears to be near.

Analyzing the Proposed Stratasys-3D Systems Merger: Winners and Losers

It’s increasingly looking like Stratasys could accept 3D Systems’ takeover offer. What could this mean if they accept?

Has 3D Systems Taken the Lead in the Stratasys Takeover War?

As much as we’d like to write about something else, there have been yet more significant developments in the Stratasys takeover saga.

The Struggle for Stratasys: Five Possible Outcomes

What are the possible outcomes of the ongoing struggle for Stratasys?

Stratasys Takeover Saga: Nano Dimension Raises Bid to $24.00 per Share in Cash

It’s another week, and of course there is a major development in the ongoing Stratasys takeover saga.

The Acquisition Dance: Nano Dimension and 3D Systems Raise Offers For Stratasys

On Monday I had the naive thought that the Nano Dimension / Stratasys saga would be over. I was wrong.

Decisive Day for 3D Printing Giants: Nano Dimension’s Takeover Fate Hangs in the Balance

Today is the day the outcome of the Nano Dimension takeover bid should be resolved.

Behind the Scenes: The Surprising Merger Talks Between 3D Systems and Stratasys

We’ve learned quite a bit more about the “surprise” offer from 3D Systems to merge with Stratasys.

3D Systems’ Partnership in Japan Reveals the Impact of Acquisitions

3D Systems announced a partnership in Japan that reveals a side effect of corporate acquisitions.

Unmasking Nano Dimension’s Latest Press Release: The Push to Acquire Stratasys

Nano Dimension issued an extraordinarily aggressive press release regarding their latest proposal to take over Stratasys.

The Battle for Stratasys: 3D Systems Proposes Acquisition Amidst Merger Talks

As if the Stratasys takeover situation wasn’t already complex, another player has entered the game: 3D Systems.

New AM Materials Round Up, April 7, 2023

Several new AM materials were announced in past weeks.

Medical 3D Printing: Stratasys and CollPlant’s Biocompatible Implant Innovations

Stratasys announced an interesting arrangement with CollPlant Biotechnologies that could lead into a major line of business for the company.

Streamlining Operations: 3D Systems Announces Major Restructuring Program

3D Systems announced a major restructuring program.

Before You Cancel Netflix, Relive the Early Days of 3D Printing

There’s something you should watch on Netflix, and it is specifically about 3D printing.

3D Systems’ Revolutionary Regenerative Tissue Program: A Step towards 3D Printed Organs?

3D Systems announced a broad new program to 3D print human tissue.

3D Systems’ ProJet MJP 2500W Increases Jewelry Production Throughput

3D Systems announced a very interesting jewelry 3D printer, the ProJet MJP 2500W.

Achieving Breakthroughs in Drug Discovery with 3D Bioprinting

Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafé examine the state of bioprinting with a look at recent developments.

What To Make of Wematter’s Big Deal With 3D Systems

I spoke with Wematter representatives about several things happening with the company recently.

Question of the Week: Large Format 3D Printing Options

This week’s question is all about large-format 3D printing.

The Sugar Lab Returns: 3D Printed Food Incoming

After nine years, The Sugar Lab is back with its original founders.

New AM Materials Round Up, September 16, 2022

Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.

Is 3D Systems Doing a Stratasys with dp polar?

3D Systems made a very interesting corporate move this week by acquiring dp polar.

New AM Materials Round Up, July 1, 2022

Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.

Oqton Becomes 3D Systems’ Central Software

Oqton looks quite a bit different than the last time we spoke with them.

New AM Materials Round Up, April 14, 2022

Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.

3D Systems Announces SLA 750 3D Printers

3D Systems announced a new series of industrial 3D printers, the SLA 750.

Stratasys Beefs Up GrabCAD Integrations For Large Scale AM

Stratasys announced two new partners to their GrabCAD Software Partner Program.

Why Is 3D Systems Buying Companies Again?

3D Systems announced the surprise acquisition of not one, but two companies this week. What’s going on?

3D Systems’ Pivot Towards 3D Bioprinting

Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger offer a perspective on 3D Systems’ apparent shift towards bioprinting.

A Basketful of Product Announcements From 3D Systems

Industry leader 3D Systems announced a number of new products, services and partnerships to beef up their industrial capabilities.

3D Systems Expands Bioprinting Capabilities

3D Systems’ recent acquisition of Volumetric and its continued collaboration with other biotech companies pushes 3D bioprinting capabilities into the future.

What is 3D Systems Doing With Half a Billion?

Last week 3D Systems announced closing a deal to gain US$460M in a convertible notes arrangement, but what are they doing with that cash?

3D Systems To 3D Print Human Organs After Major Acquisition

3D Systems announced the acquisition of Volumetric Biotechnologies, solidifying their healthcare strategy.

3D Systems and Desktop Metal Both Make Significant Acquisitions

3D Systems and Desktop Metal announced notable corporate acquisitions.

3D Systems Sells Medical Simulation Business to Surgical Science

3D printing solutions developer 3D Systems recently announced that it will be selling its medical simulation business Simbionix.

CollPlant Biotechnologies And The Expansion Of Bioprinting

Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger examine R&D at CollPlant as bioprinting interest picks up.

Another Reason For 3D Systems’ Service Divestiture

I’ve been thinking about 3D Systems’ dramatic sale of their on demand parts business, and I believe there is another reason behind the deal.

3D Systems Continues Consolidation: Sells Service Business

3D Systems announced a massive divestiture of their worldwide 3D print service business.

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.

3D Systems 2020 Results Improve, But Still Disappoint Some

3D Systems announced their 2020 financial results, and it’s interesting to see the many effects during that tumultuous year.

3D Systems and Jabil Announce “Roadrunner” Industrial 3D Printing System

3D Systems announced a new industrial 3D printing system designed for the aerospace and automotive industries, the Roadrunner.

3D Systems Bets On Bioprinting

3D Systems announced a “significant” expansion into bioprinting applications.

3D Systems Stock Makes Massive Jump

3D Systems stock has taken the biggest leap upwards in years.

GoProto Acquires 3D Systems Assets

In a perhaps not-so-surprising announcement, GoProto has acquired 3D Systems’ Australian on-demand 3D print services.

3D Systems Announces Q3 2020 Results

3D systems announced their 2020Q3 financial results, and there were some interesting elements in the report.

The Cutting Begins At 3D Systems

3D Systems abruptly sliced off some of its parts this week, selling Cimatron and GibbsCAM.

3D Systems’ Stock Price Rocks And Rolls

Holders of 3D Systems stock (NYSE:DDD) have been having a bit of fun in the past months, as the stock price has jumped and fallen.

Tesla Job Post Juices 3D Printer Stocks

A stray career posting at Tesla has ignited the stocks of certain 3D printer manufacturers.

What’s Happening With Hiring In 3D Printing In 2020?

It’s 2020, one of the worst years, ever. Business is down everywhere, but is this really true in 3D printing?

Mesh Modeling, Part 1: 3D Printer Company 3D Systems Has Geomagic, Other Software for Meshes

For decades, many CAD users have looked askance at data for any purpose made from point clouds, or polygonal meshes.

3D Systems Announces Sweeping Changes

3D Systems, one of the leading 3D printer manufacturers, announced a series of sweeping changes to their operations and outlook.

Briggs & Stratton Bankruptcy And 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata explore 3D printing implications from Brigs & Stratton’s use of the technology — and their recently-announced bankruptcy filing.

R&D Profiles Of Leading 3D Printing Companies 2020

Charles Goulding and Ryan Donley examine the makeup of several leading companies in 3D printing when it comes to their R&D expenditures.

Design of the Week: 1988 Time Capsule Print

This week’s selection is a historic time capsule 3D print by James Harrison from 1988!

How To Keep In Contact With Your 3D Print Vendor During The Crisis

With the cancellation of countless in-person 3D print events, companies have leveraged technology to keep in contact with clients and prospects in unique ways.

3D Systems Names New CEO

After a lengthy search, 3D Systems announced their new CEO: Jeffrey Graves to replace retiring Vyomesh Joshi after a four year term.

3D Systems Release First COVID-19 Period Financials

It’s the end of the first quarter of 2020 and financial results are now appearing, showing the first effects of COVID-19 on major 3D printing companies. We look at what the company did.

3D Systems Stock Gets an Unexpected Boost

3D Systems’ stock price took a bit of a rise this week, possibly due to investor observation of their broad COVID-19 efforts and their extensive healthcare focus.

Alternative Materials For 3D Systems 3D Printers?

A Chinese company is producing plug-compatible materials for certain 3D Systems 3D printers. But should you use these materials?

3D Systems Food 3D Printing Technology Continues

3D Systems seems to be still working to develop a food 3D printing solution, this time with an interesting partner.

Additive Manufacturing Materials: Proprietary or Open?

The debate over use of proprietary or open materials ecosystems is becoming a big topic in 3D printing.

The Challenge And Opportunity of 3D Printing Patent 684116B2

A key patent assigned to 3D Systems expires in 2022. What will this mean for 3D Systems and everyone else? We have some thoughts.

3D Systems Releases Annual Report, And It’s More Of The Same

3D Systems released their 2019 annual report, and it seems to be more of the same: cutting costs and continued losses.

Xometry’s Unusual Vibratory Test

Xometry performed an unusual test of many 3D prints using different materials and processes. The results were surprising.

Vyomesh Joshi To Retire; 3D Systems Set For Huge Shift

3D Systems is to find a new CEO. What does this imply for the 3D printing giant?

What Is Consumer 3D Printing, And Does It Really Exist?

In response to recent controversy over the notion of “consumer 3D printing”, I propose some alternate ways to look at the situation.

3D Systems Makes Deep Move Towards Healthcare With CollPlant Agreement

3D Systems and CollPlant inked a deal to share resources on future bioprinting ventures, which seems to have had a positive effect on 3D Systems so far.

Another 3D Printing Pioneer Lost

Another 3D printing pioneer has been lost. Carl Deckard, inventor of SLS, has passed away.

Four Far Out Predictions For 3D Printing In 2020

General predictions of the future are easy, mere extensions of existing trends. Here we provide some very specific — and unlikely — predictions for 2020.

Is 3D Systems Really On The Verge Of A Turnaround?

A publication predicts a major turnaround for 3D Systems in 2020, but we have some thoughts about their reasoning.

Another Solution To Stray Oxygen Buildup During Metal 3D Print Jobs

It’s not well-known, but there are often quality problems when 3D printing metal parts caused by oxygen contamination. We describe two approaches for resolving the problem.

Inside 3D Systems’ Figure 4 Technology

What’s inside 3D Systems’ Figure 4 SLA 3D printer, and how does is print so fast? We found out their secret.

3D Systems Results Are Mixed, But Still No Solutions

3D Systems announced their quarterly results and it seems they are still having revenue challenges.

No Really, It’s The End Of The Line For Cubify

3D Systems seems to be finally shutting down sales of materials for their now long-expired CubePro 3D printer.

Production-Ready 3D Printing With 3D Systems’ Newest Figure 4 Materials

The latest materials for 3D Systems’ Figure 4 system highlight one very important thing for 3D printing: it’s ready for production.

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.

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.

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.