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BlackRock’s Strategic Acquisition of GIP and Its Implications for 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine BlackRock’s recent acquisition of Global Infrastructure Partners and the implications of 3D printing.
3D-Fuel Joins Nexa3D Family in Strategic Acquisition
Consolidation continues in the 3D printing industry with an announcement from 3D-Fuel.
Predicting Potential 3D Printing Mergers and Acquisitions
It’s early in 2024, but later this year we will see a number of corporate collisions in the 3D print industry. What could happen?
U.S. Steel’s Acquisition by Nippon Promises Advances in Steel Production and 3D Printing Technology
Charles R. Goulding, Ryan Donley and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss Nippon Steel’s recent acquisition of U.S. Steel.
3D Printing’s Future: Insights from the Adobe-Figma Deal
Charles Goulding and Valentina Alzate consider the impact of the failed Adobe-Figma acquisition on 3D printing innovation.
How ULA’s Sale Could Change Aerospace Manufacturing
Preeti Sulibhavi and Charles Goulding look at the 3D print possibilities that may open up should United Launch Alliance (ULA) be sold.
Nano Dimension Revives Acquisition Efforts with New Cash Bid for Stratasys
Nano Dimension suddenly announced a new bid to take over Stratasys, re-igniting the takeover wars we thought were concluded.
Industry Disruption: Velo3D’s Strategic Shift Suggests Possible Mergers in 3D Printing Sector
Huge news from Velo3D: They are changing their leadership.
BigRep’s Bold Moves: Acquisition and Public Listing Signal Major Growth
Lots of news from BigRep recently.
Tesla to Seek New Sand 3D Printing Partners Following GM’s Takeover of TEI
News from the automotive industry could trigger some interesting moves in sand 3D printing.
3D Printing Industry Soap Opera
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the attempted merger between 3D Systems, Stratasys, Desktop Metal and Nano Dimension.
Nexa3D Set to Acquire Essentium, Expanding Its Reach in 3D Printing Technologies
There’s big news in the corporate world: Nexa3D announced plans to acquire Essentium.
Aerosint Acquired Once Again: Schaeffler Group Takes the Helm
Aerosint has been purchased — again.
Sigma Additive’s Transition: From Additive Manufacturing to Consumer Travel?
There’s been a very puzzling development at Sigma Additive Solutions.
Stratasys’ Strategic Alternatives: Exploring the Post-Merger Landscape
It seems the Stratasys takeover / merger saga has taken a turn.
Race to the Bottom: The Changing Dynamics of the Desktop 3D Printer Market
The race to the bottom is over. Or is it?
voxeljet Initiates Review of Strategic Alternatives: What’s Next for the 3D Printing Company?
voxeljet announced a “Review of Strategic Alternatives”.
Stratasys Rejects Revised Offer from 3D Systems
It appears that Stratasys may have pulled the plug on the proposed merger with 3D Systems.
Book of the Week: Mergers & Acquisitions For Dummies
This week’s selection is “Mergers & Acquisitions For Dummies” by Bill Snow.
From Large to Ultra Large: SLM Solutions Acquires Adira AddCreative
SLM Solutions made an interesting move this past week, acquiring a very large system for their equipment catalog.
Stratasys Takeover Saga: The Final Verdict Revealed Today?
Today is the date when the outcome of the Stratasys takeover saga could be determined.
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.
Stratasys Annual General Meeting: Yet Another Twist in the Takeover Saga
The Stratasys takeover saga continues, this time with an interesting twist to take place at the company’s annual general meeting.
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.
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.
Stratasys and Desktop Metal’s Defense Strategy Against Nano Dimension’s Takeover Bids
There have been a series of important developments in the ongoing Stratasys – Nano Dimension battle.
Stratasys To Merge With Desktop Metal
Stratasys announced they are to acquire Desktop Metal.
How 3D Printing Could Impact Carrier Global’s Acquisition of Viessmann
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine an important corporate transaction.
Nano Dimension’s Struggle for Stratasys: Court Rulings and Rejected Offers
Two notable events transpired this week in the ongoing corporate battle between Stratasys and Nano Dimension.
A Perfect Match: Nexa3D Acquires Addifab to Enhance Injection Molding Capabilitie
Nexa3D has acquired Addifab.
Inside the Stratasys-Nano Dimension Takeover Saga: Rejections, Accusations, and Lawsuits
Stratasys has promptly rejected Nano Dimension’s latest takeover proposal.
Is Nano Dimension’s Increased Offer Adequate to Acquire Stratasys?
Nano Dimension has upped their offer to buy Stratasys, but is it enough?
Nano Dimension’s CEO Takes Aim at Stratasys with Unconventional Daily Videos
The CEO of Nano Dimension is publishing daily videos talking about their proposed Stratasys acquisition.
Nano Dimension Makes $1.1B Offer for Stratasys; Critics Call it a Last-Ditch Effort
The offer represents a 36 percent premium to current share prices, but highlights ongoing internal turmoil from shareholders accusing Nano Dimension of mismanagement.
Anson Funds Slams Nano Dimension’s Proposed Stratasys Acquisition
The plot thickens in the curious proposed acquisition of Stratasys by Nano Dimension.
Nano Dimension Makes Formal Offer to Acquire Stratasys
Nano Dimension has made an offer to take over Stratasys.
Leveraging 3D Printing with Johnson & Johnson’s Acquisition of Abiomed
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi suggest increased use of 3D printing Johnson & Johnson.
META Acquires Luxexcel: What Does This Mean for 3D Printing?
META recently purchased a well-known 3D print company, Luxexcel. What does this mean?
Stratasys’ Latest Acquisition Increases Part Quality, But Raises a Question
Stratasys announced the acquisition of quality software startup Riven.
Adobe’s $20 Billion Bet on Design Digitization
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the implications of Adobe’s bid to acquire Figma.
The Sugar Lab Returns: 3D Printed Food Incoming
After nine years, The Sugar Lab is back with its original founders.
Lithoz Makes First Acquisition
Lithoz acquired a ceramic 3D printing company.
Herman Miller and Knoll Merger Creates 3D Printing Opportunities
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafé look at how innovation could be enabled by more 3D printing by major furniture producers.
Thoughts on the Nikon – SLM Systems Acquisition
Nikon is set to acquire metal 3D printer manufacturer SLM Solutions, but what are the implications?
Carbon Acquires Advanced Generative Software System
Carbon announced today their first corporate acquisition, and it’s a big deal.
Is 3D Systems Doing a Stratasys with dp polar?
3D Systems made a very interesting corporate move this week by acquiring dp polar.
Huge Move By Stratasys: Acquiring Covestro AM
Stratasys made an extremely bold move by announcing they’ve acquired the additive manufacturing materials business of Covestro.
Ten Juicy 3D Print Corporate Acquisition Targets
Here we present ten 3D print companies that just might be of interest by other, larger companies.
Nano Dimension and Additive Manufacturing Electronics
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the incredible growth and recent acquisitions of Nano Dimension.
Nucor: Vertical Integration and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at Nucor’s potential use of 3D printing technology.
Markforged Acquires Digital Metal
Markforged announced today that they’ve acquired metal 3D printer manufacturer Digital Metal.
Wither Makergear? Long Time 3D Printer Manufacturer on the Ropes
Things aren’t looking good for Makergear, one of the original desktop 3D printer companies.
MyMiniFactory Gets Physical: Makes First Acquisition
MyMiniFactory announced the acquisition of 3DC, and thereby changes everything.
BREAKING: Markforged Acquires Teton Simulation
In a surprise announcement today, Markforged has acquired Teton Simulation.
KKR/Raleigh Bike Acquisition and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at use of 3D printing in the bicycle industry.
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?
HP Enters the Bottle Business
HP announced a strategic acquisition that effectively puts them in the bottle-making business.
CoComelon Going Public and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing technology could be used in the children’s entertainment business.
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?
ASTM Buys Wohlers
An unusual acquisition has taken place at ASTM.
Prusa Acquires Trilab and Moves Into Industrial 3D Printing
Prusa Research and Trilab executives celebrate the acquisition [Source: Prusa Research]
Electrolux Purchases Unified Brands and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the possibility of using digital inventory after an acquisition.
Nano Dimension Makes Highly Strategic Acquisition
Nano Dimension announced the acquisition of Essemtec AG, in a deal that could change 3D printed electronics forever.
3D Systems To 3D Print Human Organs After Major Acquisition
3D Systems announced the acquisition of Volumetric Biotechnologies, solidifying their healthcare strategy.
Stratasys Acquires Xaar: SAF 3D Printing To Expand?
More moves in the corporate acquisition space this week: Stratasys acquired Xaar.
The Hillrom-Bardy Diagnostics Merger Will Now Take Place
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the possibilities for 3D printing in the healthcare sector.
BCN3D Makes First Acquisition
BCN3D has acquired 3D print cloud service AstroPrint.
Desktop Metal Acquires ExOne
This year’s corporate acquisition-mania continues, with Desktop Metal announced an acquisition deal for ExOne.
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.
Desktop Metal Acquires Aerosint
In a major multi-material 3D printing move, Desktop Metal has acquired Aerosint.
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.
Nano Dimension Acquires DeepCube for Machine Learning Integration in 3D Printers
The pair will be using DeepCube’s AI, ML and DL framework to optimize additive manufacturing processes.
INDEX Group Acquires One Click Metal
The INDEX Group of Germany has acquired the majority of the shares in One Click Metal.
3D Systems Acquires Not One, But Two Companies
3D Systems made what it calls strategic acquisitions of two companies last month.
AMClad Now With ExOne
ExOne announced they’ve acquired the assets of Ohio-based Freshmade 3D, meaning they now own AMClad.
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.
Autodesk Acquires Upchain, Increases PLM Capability
Autodesk beefed up their functionality with a new acquisition.
Materialise Advances Cloud Software Strategy
Materialise detailed their long-term software strategy in a press conference today.
Covestro Closes On DSM Additive Manufacturing Business Acquisition
Covestro has completed its acquisition of DSM’s Resins & Functional Materials, including the Additive Manufacturing business.
Dissecting The Renishaw Sales Process
Charles R. Goulding considers the business side of Renishaw’s search for a buyer.
Renishaw Is For Sale!
Renishaw is up for sale.
Metal 3D Printing Powders Consolidation: ALTANA Completes TLS Acquisition
ALTANA has completed its acquisition of TLS, focusing on the metal 3D printing powder market.
Stratasys Acquires RPS!
Stratasys continues in targeted 3D printing M&A, today announcing that it is acquiring UK-based RPS.
EnvisionTEC, A Desktop Metal Company
As anticipated, today it’s official: EnvisionTEC is a Desktop Metal company following the close of the latest major 3D printing acquisition.
3D Printing R&D Acquisition Due Diligence
Charles R. Goulding considers R&D studies that should be undertaken in 3D printing M&A transactions.
2021: The Year Of Additive Manufacturing Market Consolidation?
It’s only January, but 2021 already shows an overarching theme in 3D printing: market consolidation.
3D Hubs Completes The Circuit
Today Protolabs announced that they will acquire 3D Hubs, and I have some thoughts.