EOS leads a group of key players in metal AM, according to the latest VoxelMatters Metal AM Market Report 2023 that was released on December 4th.
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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 â again.
Design of the Week: Reaction Jewelry Collection
This weekâs selection is the Reaction Jewelry collection from Nervous System.
Ric Fulopâs 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. Letâs review whatâs 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 Stratasysâ 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
Itâs increasingly looking like Stratasys could accept 3D Systemsâ takeover offer. What could this mean if they accept?
Has 3D Systems Taken the Lead in the Stratasys Takeover War?Â
As much as weâd 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
Weâve learned quite a bit more about the âsurpriseâ offer from 3D Systems to merge with Stratasys.Â
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 wasnât 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 Launches Live Suite
A software package containing Live Platform, Live Studio, Live Build MFG, Live Build DLP, and Live Sinter
3D Printing With Sawdust Converts A Waste Into Luxury Goods
Forust Partners with design firm HagenHinderdael to demonstrate the beauty and sustainability of 3D printing with organics.
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.
Siemens-Desktop Metal Partnership Could Accelerate Sustainable Additive Manufacturing
The collaboration combines Desktop Metalâs user-friendly AM platform with Siemensâ hardware, software and digital services.
New AM Materials Round Up, September 16, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
IMTS 2022: Whatâs New at North Americaâs Largest Manufacturing Trade Show
Featuring exhibits that range from automation and CNC machining to 3D printing, IMTS is back with a bang.
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 Metalâs Unusual Freefoam Technology
Desktop Metalâs 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 theyâve 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.
Additive Industry Responds to Bidenâs AM Forward Initiative
The program aims to revitalize U.S. manufacturing by driving the wider adoption of 3D printing.
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.
Desktop Metal and Uniformity Labs Partner to Develop Binder Jetting Powders
The two companies will be producing high-performance powders for binder jetting additive manufacturing.
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 Metalâs 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 yearâs 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.
Programmable 3D-Printed PhonoGraft Aims to Boost the Bodyâs Regeneration Process
Desktop Healthâs biodegradable 3D-printed graft promotes the natural healing of human membranes.
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 âForustâ.
Shapeways To Go Public!
Shapeways is set to become SHPW on the NYSE via SPAC.
Uniformity 6061 Paves the Way for Sintering Mass-Produced Aluminum Parts
Desktop Metal and Uniformity Labs have developed Uniformity 6061, a powder that enables aluminum sintering for binder jetting.
Desktop Metal Trademarks “FLEXCERA” And More
A search of the USPTO database reveals a new trademark by Desktop Metal: âFLEXCERAâ.
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 itâs 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 âeasyâ for the latest metal 3D printing launch from Desktop Metal.
2021: The Year Of Additive Manufacturing Market Consolidation?
Itâs 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 Metalâs 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 Metalâs Production System isnât just a system: itâs 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 Metalâs Shop System Is Out In The World
Desktop Metalâs 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.
Additive Manufacturing 2.0?
Is the current inflection point for 3D printing tipping us into âAdditive Manufacturing 2.0â?
Desktop Metal CEO: What It Means To Go Public
3D printing unicorn Desktop Metal announced today that it will go public by the end of this year; we catch up with the CEO to learn more about what that means for the company.
Desktop Metal Going Public!
Itâs official today: Desktop Metal is going public!
Progress With Desktop Metalâs Newest 3D Printing Systems
In the last few months, Desktop Metal has introduced its Shop System and Fiber setup; we caught up to discuss progress and updates.
The Collaboration We Need: Consortium Propels 3D Printed COVID-19 Test Swabs
With so many 3D printing efforts arising to fight the pandemic, it takes a lot for a new solution to stand out. This is that story.
Attention Metal Workshops: Desktop Metal’s New Shop System Announced
Desktop Metal announced a new low-cost binder jet metal 3D printer for metal workshops, including high resolution capability and integrated end-to-end part production.
Why The Rush To Metal 3D Printing?
Why are so many new metal 3D printing companies and services emerging? There are three main reasons for this growth in additive manufacturing.
What? Desktop Metal Is Doing Desktop Plastic?
Desktop Metal announced a continuous carbon fiber 3D printer, the Fiber, which uses a version of the industrial AFP (automated fiber placement) process to produce very strong parts.
National Manufacturing Day 2019: Expert Roundtable On “Additive Manufacturing: The Next Frontier”
Itâs National Manufacturing Day, perfect for a meeting of the minds to discuss additive manufacturing.
Markforged Files Claim Against Desktop Metal, Again
A lawsuit between Markforged and Desktop Metal? The two companies begin court battle again with Markforged claiming disparaging marketing material by Desktop Metal.
Desktop Metalâs Studio System Ships In Europe
Desktop Metal is now shipping its desktop metal 3D printing solution in Europe.
Metal 3D Printing And MIM: Deeper With Desktop Metal And Indo-MIM
We talked with executives from Desktop Metal and new partner Indo-MIM to dig deeper into metal on demand.
3D Printing Unicorns: International Business and Tax Planning
Charles Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi of R&D Tax Savers examine unicorns and strategic expansions in 3D printing.
Desktop Metalâs Major MIM Partnership
For metal 3D printing to compete with metal injection molding, perhaps the two technologies should work together.