Today Protolabs announced that they will acquire 3D Hubs, and I have some thoughts.
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Protolabs To Acquire 3D Hubs!
In a $280M digital manufacturing deal, Protolabs is set to acquire 3D Hubs.
Production 3D Printing At The Heart Of Recent Acquisitions
Recent 3D printing acquisition announcements have something significant in common: production focus.
Desktop Metal To Acquire EnvisionTEC!
Desktop Metalâs first major move since becoming a public company is a $300M one: acquiring EnvisionTEC.
Teledyne Technologies Purchases FLIR Systems For $8 Billion
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider a major imaging acquisition that may see an impact in 3D printing.
Nano Dimension To Acquire Others?
Nano Dimensionâs recent financial moves suggest they may be contemplating acquisitions in the near future.
Origin, A Stratasys Company
As anticipated, today itâs official: Origin is a Stratasys company following the close of the latest major 3D printing acquisition.
Top 3D Printing Developments Of 2020
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider some of the highlights of 3D printing over the last year.
PTC to Acquire Arena Solutions
PTC has taken another step into the software-as-a-service (SaaS) world with the acquisition of Arena Solutions, a provider of cloud-based product lifecycle management (PLM) and quality management system (QMS) platforms.
Zimmer Biomet Acquires A&E Medical: Implications On 3D Printing Medical Technology
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley take a look at the 3D printing impacts to come from a new medical acquisition.
3D Printing For Mass Production On The Horizon
Charles Goulding Jr. takes a look at the fast-approaching mass production future for additive manufacturing.
NVIDIA is Buying Arm for $40 Billion
How much would you sell your arm for? For SoftBank Group, the answer is $40 billion.
Evonik Buys Into UnionTech
German chemical giant Evonik acquired a piece of UnionTech.
Stratasys Acquires Origin!
In the latest $100 million 3D printing deal, Stratasys is acquiring Origin.
GoProto Acquires 3D Systems Assets
In a perhaps not-so-surprising announcement, GoProto has acquired 3D Systemsâ Australian on-demand 3D print services.
Stryker Acquires Wright Medical: Implications On 3D Printing Medical Technology
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley examine the ramifications of Strykerâs acquisition of Wright Medical.
The Cutting Begins At 3D Systems
3D Systems abruptly sliced off some of its parts this week, selling Cimatron and GibbsCAM.
Materialise Continues To Invest In Medical Segment, Where Revenues Increased In Q3
Itâs a tough year for business, but Materialise has been focusing its efforts on the medical segment — and seeing that investment pay off as Q3 2020 results highlight.
AMDâs $35 Billion Acquisition Of Xilinx And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Adam Friedman examine where 3D printing might fit into a new acquisition.
NVIDIA Purchase Of Arm Holdings And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Adam Friedman consider 3D printing implications of a recent acquisition.
An Inside Look At Covestroâs Acquisition Of DSM Additive Manufacturing
Last week, a major deal was announced as Covestro is acquiring business units from DSM, including the additive manufacturing business. We go to the source for more information on what that means for our industry.
Covestro To Acquire DSM’s Additive Manufacturing Materials Business
In a blockbuster deal, DSM has agreed to sell their DSM Resins & Functional Materials line of business to Covestro.
A New Player Has Entered The Metal 3D Printing Powder Game: ALTANA
There is news about what appears to be a new player in the metal 3D printing powder market: ALTANA.
Siemens Healthineers / Varian Medical Acquisition & 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Mellissa McIntyre consider potential 3D printing implications of Siemens Healthineersâ acquisition of Varian Medical Technologies.
Digital Manufacturing Powerhouse Powers Up More: FATHOM Acquires GPI
FATHOM has acquired GPI Prototype & Manufacturing Services, expanding with more DMLS 3D printing capabilities.
BASF Forward AM Moves Forward, Acquires Owens Cornings’ XSTRAND Business Line
Forward AM has acquired Owens Corningsâ XSTRAND business line, expanding its portfolio of advanced 3D printing materials.
SLA + SLS 3D Printing: Nexa3D Acquires NXT Factory
The XponentialWorks umbrella is seeing some consolidation in ultra-fast 3D printing as SLA company Nexa3D acquires SLS-focused NXT Factory.
Medtronic Acquires Medicrea: Implications On 3D Printing Medical Technology
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley explore a recent acquisitionâs potential impact on medical 3D printing.
The Analog Devices And Maxim Integrated Merger And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Adam Friedman consider potential 3D printing implications from the Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated merger.
WESCO Anixter Acquisition And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding examines the 3D printing implications of a recent business merger.
Clariant Steps Back, DSM Steps Up For 3D Printing Materials
Large chemical companiesâ participation in the 3D printing materials space is shaking up a little with a portfolio shift.
Redwire Acquires Made In Space, Reshapes Economics Of In-Space Manufacturing
Manufacturing in space is reshaping in a series of acquisitions.
New 3D Printing CEOs And Acquisitions
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine trends in new CEO appointments in several 3D printing companies.
HP Inc. Escapes To New Opportunities
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi dig into post-Xerox-bid HP and what that future might look like from the 3D printing perspective.
Xerox Abruptly Drops HP Takeover Bid
Xeroxâs hostile bid to take over HP has abruptly stopped.
German RepRap Acquired
German RepRap, a maker of large-format 3D printers and silicone 3D printers, has been acquired by a surprising other party.
BellandTechnology Aquires Xioneer
Chemical company BellandTechnology, makers of the VXL series of 3D printing materials, has acquired industrial 3D printer maker Xioneer.
Brexit, BAE Systems, Renishaw and 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Peter Favata look at a partnership between two UK-based 3D printing companies during Brexit.
Consolidated Aerospace Acquisition by Stanley Will Accelerate Aerospace 3D Printing
Stanley Black & Decker is set to acquire Boeing supplier Consolidated Aerospace, possibly increasing additive manufacturing activity.
Xerox On The Hunt For HP
A report on CNN indicates Xerox is launching a hostile takeover bid for HP. If this succeeds, what effect would happen on their respective 3D print ventures?
Avoiding 3D Printing Legacy Technology Status
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe look at how âlegacyâ companies make a transition into 3D printing.
Siemens Scoops Up Atlas 3D
Industrial giant Siemens acquired Atlas 3D and their Sunata simulation software to add to their growing additive manufacturing portfolio.
Xometry Launches European Expansion Through Acquisition
US-based manufacturing network Xometry is using their recent investment round money to fund a huge expansion into Europe.
LulzBot Revived! Moves to Fargo?
LulzBot may be revived! A company has acquired all the assets of Aleph Objects, including the LulzBot brand.
FORECAST 3D Acquired By GKN Powder Metallurgy
California-based 3D print service FORECAST 3D has been acquired by metal 3D print specialist GKN Powder Metallurgy in a surprise deal.
Whoa! Onshape Acquired By PTC!
In a blockbuster corporate acquisition, PTC is to acquire Onshape to gain access to a powerful CAD cloud system that can be marketed to all their users.
Exclusive Interview: Aleph Objects Founder On The Future For LulzBot
We speak with Aleph Objects Founder and Owner Jeff Moe for an update on what the future looks like for LulzBot 3D printing.
FATHOM Acquisition Creates Digital Manufacturing Powerhouse
Digital manufacturing is the focus for a significant new acquisition.
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.
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 Industriesâ acquisition of the Canadair Regional Jet business.
Dassault Systèmes Acquires MedidataâAnd More Digitization in 3D Printing Opportunities
Cameron Torti and Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers examine 3D printing implications of Dassault Systèmesâ Medidata acquisition.
Keene Village Plastics Acquires MakeShaper
3D print filament manufacturer Keene Village Plastics announced it has acquired MakeShaper.
3D Printing and Arconicâs Proposed Purchase for $10 Billion
Charles Goulding and Dylan Comerford take a look at Arconicâs work in 3D printing.
Xerox Maps 3D Printing Participation, Acquires Vader Systems
Printing mainstay Xerox targets innovation and a fast-growing market, fulfilling promises in stepping into 3D printing.
EOSâ Latest Acquisition Furthers Texan Investments
Today EOS announces its acquisition of Vulcan Labs, advancing further in Texan operations.
The Need for Materials Intelligence in Additive Manufacturing
An important acquisition in simulation and materials intelligence has been flying under the radar.
Chemical Companiesâ Focus on 3D Printing
Evonik recently announced its acquisition of 3D printing materials startup Structured Polymers.
Big Changes At Midwest Composite Technologies
Once in a while a company makes a very strategic move. This is one of them.
Sounds Good: Prodways Acquires French Hearing Aid Leader
Prodways Group says it has just become the French leader in customized ear tips for hearing aids.
Optomec Acquires Huffman
Additive manufacturing mainstay Optomec has acquired Huffman.
Harris Corporation and L3 Technologies Merger: 3D Printing Innovation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi of R&D Tax Savers explore the implications of the Harris and L3 Technologies as they relate to 3D printing technology.
Frustum Looking Toward Leadership in Generative Design, Acquired by PTC
Frustum has been busy with new releases — and today with a new parent company.
LPW Acquired by Carpenter
Leading metal 3D printing powder specialist LPW has been acquired by Carpenter Technology Corporation.
The 3D Printing Synergy of TransDigmâs Acquisition of Esterline
Peter Saenz and Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers discuss 3D printing implications of TransDigmâs acquisition of Esterline.
Prodways Group’s Acquisitions Pay Off
Prodways Group announced stellar financial results.
Prodways Acquires Solidscape?
In a rather surprising announcement overnight, Prodways has taken on Solidscape.
AddUp Adds BeAM
Somehow this wasnât entirely surprising: AddUp has acquired 100% of BeAM.
Cincinnati Buys NVBOTS
Cincinnati (the company, not the city) has acquired NVBOTS.
GE Crosses the 3D Metal Printing Finish Line, But Itâs 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.
GE Raises The Price of 3D Metal Printer Companies
The battle over control of 3D metal printer companies continues.
Corporate Behemoth and U.S. Billionaire Square Off Over Metal 3D Printing
GE shook the world of 3D printing last month when it announced a bid to acquire leading metal 3D printer manufacturers Arcam and SLM Solutions for a combined $1.4 billion.
GE Buys Two 3D Metal Printer Firms, Just Not The Ones We Thought
General Electricâs bid to purchase Germany-based SLM Solutions fell through – but GE evidently had a backup plan.
The Story Behind That Most Unusual 3D Printing Takeover
After publishing our story âA Most Unusual 3D Printing Corporate Takeoverâ, I was contacted by none other than Braydon Moreno, CEO and co-founder of Robo 3D.
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.
Autodesk Acquires netfabb!
3D software giant Autodesk signed a âdefinitive agreementâ to acquire netfabb, a well-known producer of 3D model and printing software.
Contrasting the Corporate Acquisitions of Stratasys and 3D Systems
Did you ever notice thereâs quite a few news releases from 3D printing companies describing their latest acquisitions? We tallied them up.