Let’s look at the timeline of the startling corporate moves involving Stratasys and Nano Dimension.
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Nano Dimension Sells AME and Fabrica Lines, Streamlining Focus to Markforged
Nano Dimension announced the sale of two of their key technologies.
From Harbor Views to Hard Truths: The Future of 3D Printing on Display
Charles R. Goulding shares firsthand insights from a snow-disrupted yet high-energy gathering where additive manufacturing leaders tackled geopolitics, cybersecurity, capital markets, and industry consolidation head-on.
New York Times Examines Desktop Metal Collapse and Its Impact on Additive Manufacturing Investment
Mass media has now noticed the biggest problem in the additive manufacturing space: hype. A detailed report in the New York Times describes the unfortunate saga of Desktop Metal that unfolded over the past five years. If you’re not familiar, here’s a quick recap. Before 2020, 3D printing of metal was possible, but extremely expensive,… Continue reading New York Times Examines Desktop Metal Collapse and Its Impact on Additive Manufacturing Investment
ExOne and voxeljet Merge, Unifying the Global Sand 3D Printing Market
The two companies producing sand 3D printers are now unified.
Signs of Renewed Investment Emerge in the 3D Printing Industry
There’s been much written about the sorry state of investment in the 3D print industry lately.
Desktop Metal Relaunches Under New Ownership, Targeting Defense and Energy Applications
It looks like Desktop Metal has arisen.
While Larger Players Struggle, Others DemonstratesSustainable Growth in 3D Printing Market
The news is not all bad in the corporate world of 3D printing.
Nano Dimension Confirms Desktop Metal Bankruptcy, Ending Struggling 3D Printing Venture
Nano Dimension announced its subsidiary, Desktop Metal, has filed for bankruptcy under chapter 11 of the US bankruptcy code.
Markforged Deal Completes Without Controversy as Nano Dimension Advances Digital Manufacturing Vision
Nano Dimension has suddenly closed the deal to acquire Markforged.
Nano Dimension Signals Possible Divestment of Desktop Metal Amid Strategic Review
An ominous statement from Nano Dimension puts the future of Desktop Metal in peril.
Nano Dimension Completes Desktop Metal Merger After Court Ruling, Announces New Strategic Vision
Things are changing at Nano Dimension. The company recently underwent a very significant change in both its board of directors and management. This meant a change in strategy, but there were some leftover items to clean up from the previous regime. The biggest items were pending acquisitions/mergers with two big players in the 3D print… Continue reading Nano Dimension Completes Desktop Metal Merger After Court Ruling, Announces New Strategic Vision
Desktop Metal Wins Lawsuit Against Nano Dimension, Merger Now Court-Mandated
Big news from Desktop Metal: their lawsuit against Nano Dimension has succeeded.
Nano Dimension’s Leadership Overhaul: Interim CEO Charts a New Path
We have some news from the “New” Nano Dimension.
Nanoe Launches Affordable Zetasinter 4L Furnace, Expanding Access to Metal 3D Printing
Nanoe has released a product that could change metal 3D printing for many users.
Desktop Metal Challenges Nano Dimension and Markforged Merger in Latest Legal Battle
The plot thickens between Nano Dimension, Desktop Metal, and Markforged: another lawsuit has been filed.
Nano Dimension’s Acquisition Strategy in Question After Board and CEO Shake-Up
The leadership of Nano Dimension has changed, and with it, will come a great deal of turmoil.
Nano Dimension’s Board Overhaul: What’s Next for the Company?
As we reported earlier this week, there was a coup of sorts at Nano Dimension. What’s next for the company?
Desktop Metal Merger Approved: What’s Next for Nano Dimension?
Nano Dimension took another step forward with Desktop Metal shareholders approving the proposed merger.
After Multiple Acquisitions, What Is Nano Dimension’s 3D Printing Ecosystem?
Last week Nano Dimension offered to buy Markforged for cash. What does this mean for their technology portfolio?
US Imposes New Export Controls on Advanced Metal 3D Printing Technologies for National Security
US authorities have introduced immediate controls on the export of a number of advanced technologies, including certain additive manufacturing processes.
Nano Dimension’s Acquisition of Desktop Metal Clears Key Regulatory Hurdle
A big milestone has been achieved in the pending Desktop Metal / Nano Dimension takeover.
Industry Consolidation: Nano Dimension to Purchase Desktop Metal
Nano Dimension is acquiring Desktop Metal!
3D Printing Industry Soap Opera
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the attempted merger between 3D Systems, Stratasys, Desktop Metal and Nano Dimension.
Aerosint Acquired Once Again: Schaeffler Group Takes the Helm
Aerosint has been purchased — again.
Design of the Week: Reaction Jewelry Collection
This week’s selection is the Reaction Jewelry collection from Nervous System.
Ric Fulop’s AM 2.0 Dream Lives On
In the wake of the Stratasys merger shipwreck, Desktop Metal is more confident than ever that it can achieve mass production (and profitability) on its own.
Stratasys’ Strategic Alternatives: Exploring the Post-Merger Landscape
It seems the Stratasys takeover / merger saga has taken a turn.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Persistent Takeover Attempts: Nano Dimension’s Unending Quest for Stratasys
Unbelievably, Nano Dimension has sent Stratasys yet another takeover offer.
Stratasys To Merge With Desktop Metal
Stratasys announced they are to acquire Desktop Metal.
New AM Materials Round Up, April 7, 2023
Several new AM materials were announced in past weeks.
Desktop Metal Slashes Costs with Layoffs and Facility Consolidation
Desktop Metal announced another massive series of layoffs and facility closures.
Boston: Home to Three of the Nation’s Leading Metal 3D Printer Companies
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at some of the most intriguing metal 3D print companies to emerge from Massachusetts.
Rapidia’s Bump in the Road
Rapidia has had some challenges recently, but it seems they are overcoming them.
New AM Materials Round Up, September 16, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
Fifty 3D Printer Exhibitors at the 2022 IMTS Chicago Trade Show
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the increasing proportion of 3D printing solutions shown at the bi-annual IMTS show.
New AM Materials Round Up, August 5, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
Desktop Metal’s Unusual Freefoam Technology
Desktop Metal’s technology innovations continue with the introduction of a very unusual 3D print material: FreeFoam.
Desktop Metal Combines Acquired Tech To Enable New 3D Print Applications
Desktop Metal is now leveraging all those corporate acquisitions they’ve made over the past couple of years.
New AM Materials Round Up, June 17, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
Fortune Brands and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how an upcoming spin off could make use of 3D print technology.
Stanley Black & Decker and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how Stanley Black & Decker have made use of Desktop Metal’s new 3D print technology.
Desktop Metal’s Radical Technology Collision: The S-Max Flex
Desktop Metal announced a very unusual 3D printer: the S-Max Flex.
The U.S. Army and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing technology has affected military supply chains.
Desktop Metal Rebrands ExOne Products
Desktop Metal announced additions to the ever-growing 3D printer lineup, but the new entries seem a bit familiar.
Desktop Metal Ships First Production System
Desktop Metal announced the first shipment of their Production system to a client, opening the door for significant changes.
Desktop Metal Rebrands EnvisionTEC to ETEC
Desktop Metal did a rebrand this week.
2022 Predictions for 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi have some thoughts about what might transpire in the world of 3D printing during 2022.
Desktop Health’s Einstein 3D Printers
Desktop Health, a line of business within Desktop Metal, announced a new series of dental 3D printers.
New AM Materials Round Up, January 14, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
Desktop Metal Certifies Copper Material
Desktop Metal announced the qualification of a pure copper material for their Production system.
Construction Supply Chains and Growing 3D Printing Markets
Charles Goulding and Joseph Castine look at how 3D printing technology might alleviate some of the current construction procurement challenges.
New AM Materials Round Up, November 5, 2021
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
New AM Materials Round Up
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
Impacts of Desktop Metal’s Aidro Acquisition
Charles R. Goulding and Randall Rothbort look at the implications of Desktop Metal potentially competing with their own clients.
3DQue Developing Inexpensive Metal 3D Printing Solution
3DQue announced the results of an internal study exploring ways to inexpensively 3D print metal objects.
3D Systems and Desktop Metal Both Make Significant Acquisitions
3D Systems and Desktop Metal announced notable corporate acquisitions.
Overcoming The 3D Printed Metal Reflection Barrier
3D printing of certain reflective metals is a difficult challenge for some processes.
Desktop Metal Expands Materials for Shop System
Desktop Metal announced the availability of 316L steel for their Shop System.
Desktop Metal Acquires ExOne
This year’s corporate acquisition-mania continues, with Desktop Metal announced an acquisition deal for ExOne.
Can 3D Printing Be The Future Of The Wood Industry?
Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine consider how advances in 3D printing with wood materials might impact the overall future of forestry.
Desktop Metal Acquires Aerosint
In a major multi-material 3D printing move, Desktop Metal has acquired Aerosint.
Desktop Metal Qualifies Another Metal For High-Volume Additive Manufacturing
Desktop Metal has announced that 4140 low-alloy steel is now qualified for high-volume use on the Production System platform.
XPAND 3D 2021: The Cimquest 3D Printing Event
Pre-Covid, one of my favorite 3D printing events has always been the live, multi-day, Cimquest industry event.
Desktop Wood? Desktop Metal Announces “Forust”
Desktop Metal unexpectedly announced a new wood 3D printing process called “Forust”.
Shapeways To Go Public!
Shapeways is set to become SHPW on the NYSE via SPAC.
Desktop Metal Trademarks “FLEXCERA” And More
A search of the USPTO database reveals a new trademark by Desktop Metal: “FLEXCERA”.
Desktop Health Concentrates Some Of The Best Of 3D Printing For Personal Healthcare
A new business is leveraging the vast Desktop Metal / EnvisionTEC 3D printing portfolio for the future of personal healthcare.
Strides In Binder Jetting: Aluminum Advances
Desktop Metal and ExOne have announced breakthroughs this week in binder jetting capabilities for aluminum.
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.
Desktop Metal Introduces Two-Step Metal 3D Printing With Studio System 2
The key word is “easy” for the latest metal 3D printing launch from Desktop Metal.
2021: The Year Of Additive Manufacturing Market Consolidation?
It’s only January, but 2021 already shows an overarching theme in 3D printing: market consolidation.
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 Metal’s first major move since becoming a public company is a $300M one: acquiring EnvisionTEC.
Desktop Metal Production System Is A 3D Printing Production Lineup
Desktop Metal’s Production System isn’t just a system: it’s a lineup, now including a new 3D printer to bridge the gap between process development and mass production.
DM On The NYSE: Desktop Metal Is Officially A Public Company
Desktop Metal is officially a publicly traded pure-play 3D printing company listed on the NYSE.
Pure Copper 3D Printing
Desktop Metal has introduced a pure copper material to be 3D printed on their Studio System.
In-Depth With Live Sinter
Desktop Metal recently introduced a new software tool focusing on metal sintering simulation; the team behind Live Sinter shares a deeper look.
Desktop Metal’s Shop System Is Out In The World
Desktop Metal’s mid-volume metal 3D printing offering, the Shop System, is now shipping globally.
Desktop Metal Continues AM Software Focus With Live Sinter
Sintering is a necessary step in metal 3D printing, and a new software application targets accurate compensation for distortions.
DoD Funds Ambitious High-Volume Additive Manufacturing Process Development
As additive manufacturing continues to work toward high-volume applications, major institutions have taken notice — not just in industry, but in government departments.