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Timeline: The Stratasys, Nano Dimension, Desktop Metal, and Markforged Merger Saga
Let’s look at the timeline of the startling corporate moves involving Stratasys and Nano Dimension.
Atum3D and AMSYSTEMS Merge to Form Atum Systems
A small corporate merger in the 3D print world took place this week.
Elegoo Raises Additional $70M in B+ Round
Elegoo has raised even more cash.
Tripo Secures $50M Investment to Advance AI-Generated 3D Models for Industrial and Creative Use
Tripo announced a massive US$50M investment to power their AI 3D generation company.
Eplus3D Abruptly Pulls IPO Application From Shanghai Stock Exchange
Interesting news from China: EPlus3D has abruptly withdrawn its IPO filing.
Birmingham’s Steel Sector is Rising Again
Charles R. Goulding and Aaron Rofe reveal why billions in new investment are turning Birmingham into a modern powerhouse for steel, innovation, and advanced manufacturing.
Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Expansion and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Leah Nabangi reveal how 3D printing is helping Nigeria’s oil and gas sector cut downtime, localize spare parts, and unlock the full value of historic investments in production and refining.
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
NVIDIA Invests in Freeform to Advance AI-Driven Metal Additive Manufacturing
Freeform has obtained a massive investment boost, and the backers include NVIDIA.
From Procurement to Production: The Pentagon’s US$1 Billion Bet on Capacity
Charles R. Goulding and Nimra Shakoor explain how L3Harris’ decades-long commitment to 3D printing helped position it at the center of a new government-backed model for defense readiness.
Metal 3D Printing Firm VulcanForms Brings Total Funding to $575M With New Investment
VulcanForms has raised a very large investment.
What Was The Most Important Development in 3D Printing in 2025?
Today turns out to be the end of the year, so it is time to reflect on the past and look forward.
The World’s Greatest Banker Invests in US Innovation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi analyze Jamie Dimon’s recent Security & Resiliency Initiative (SRI), which strategically funds US defense and innovation projects.
The Biotech Investment Backstop — And What It Means for 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi demonstrate how biotech is getting a boost from stronger pharma buyers, smarter use of 3D printing, and new OBBBA tax incentives that make early-stage R&D far easier to fund.
In-House 3D Printing in Radiology Signals Erosion of Market for High-Cost Commercial Systems
A 3D printing usage story suggests the days could be numbered for some expensive 3D printing options.
Snapmaker Secures Series B Funding as Chinese Tech Giants Deepen Bets on Desktop 3D Printing
There’s been another huge investment announcement for an Asian 3D printer manufacturer.
Rumored Investment Could Position Bambu Lab as World’s Largest 3D Printer Manufacturer
There are rumors that Bambu Lab is about to receive a massive investment that might make them the biggest 3D printer company on the planet.
Major Corporate Move: DJI Makes Huge Investment in Elegoo
In what could be one of the biggest corporate moves in 3D printing this year, DJI has apparently invested in Elegoo.
Stratasys Takes Minority Stake in Tritone, Opening Path Toward Potential Metal 3D Printing Expansion
Stratasys is getting into metal 3D printing? An announcement from Stratasys last week said the company had invested in 3D printer manufacturer Tritone. Although it is a minority stake, it seems the door is open to a full acquisition later. Stratasys said: “Participation in the most recent investment round, which includes Discount Capital and Fortissimo… Continue reading Stratasys Takes Minority Stake in Tritone, Opening Path Toward Potential Metal 3D Printing Expansion
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.
The Role of Investment Cycles in the Rise and Fall of 3D Printer Companies
With the recent downfalls of several prominent 3D printer companies, I thought I’d explain the involvement of investment companies.
What is Anzu Partners and Why are they Buying 3D Printer Companies?
You might have heard of Anzu Partners recently, but who are they?
Spanish 3D Printer Maker BCN3D Rescued Through Acquisition by Quantum Investment Group
It seems that BCN3D has been rescued.
While Larger Players Struggle, Others DemonstratesSustainable Growth in 3D Printing Market
The news is not all bad in the corporate world of 3D printing.
3D Print Industry Underperformance Makes for Flat ETFs
Is 3D printing a good investment? Apparently not, according to some professional investment funds.
Class Action Filed Against 3D Systems Over Alleged Misleading Disclosures
A new lawsuit has been launched against 3D Systems.
MX3D to Add Six New Metal 3D Printing Systems After Securing Largest Funding Round Yet
There’s news from MX3D.
Despite Industry Challenges, Xact Metal and Other 3D Print Firms Show Strong Growth
Are 3D printer companies really failing? Here’s some evidence to the contrary.
Slant 3D Expands On-Demand 3D Printing Service with New Funding and Factory Plans
Slant 3D announced its first investment funding round.
European Defense Stocks Soar Amid New Military Spending Wave
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi visit Europe’s US$840 billion “ReArm Europe” plan and how it is driving defense contractor growth and reshaping regional military investment strategies.
Additive Manufacturing Faces Funding Decline—But Axtra3D Sees Growth
I received an unusual press release from Axtra3D, with an equally unusual explanation.
After Layoff Concerns, ICON Moves Forward with New Residential 3D Printing Project
Interesting news from ICON: they’ve launched a new residential building project.
ICON Secures $56M Investment Weeks After Announcing Major Layoffs
ICON has received a relatively large new investment only weeks after laying off staff.
Why Investors Lost Faith in the 3D Printing Industry: A Look at Market Declines
They say investors have soured on the 3D print industry, but why exactly is that?
From Palette to Production: Mosaic Manufacturing Shifts Focus to Industrial Additive Manufacturing
We received an update from Mosaic Manufacturing.
Honeywell at a Crossroads: Splits, 3D Printing, and a US$5 Billion Shakeup
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi describe Honeywell’s journey through aerospace breakthroughs and automation innovation sets the stage for Elliott’s $5 billion-driven restructuring proposal.
Axtra3D Secures $4.5M, Boosting Hybrid PhotoSynthesis 3D Printing Technology
Axtra3D announced a significant investment in the company. They’ve raised US$4.5M in a Series A investment round, led by HZG Group. Axtra3D, based in Charlotte, NC, has developed a unique 3D printing process that combines both DLP and Laser approaches in the same system. The DLP component enables rapid printing by solidifying the internal structures,… Continue reading Axtra3D Secures $4.5M, Boosting Hybrid PhotoSynthesis 3D Printing Technology
Freeform’s Service-First Model Aims to Disrupt Metal 3D Printing Industry
A new metal 3D printing company has emerged: Freeform.
3D Printed Heat Exchangers Propel Conflux Technology with $11M Funding
There’s further proof of additive manufacturing value with a new investment in Conflux Technology.
Micro 3D Printing Gains Momentum: UpNano and BMF Announce Developments
Developments in micro 3D printing continue.
Additive Manufacturing Market Grows Despite Public Company Valuation Declines
A report from Additive Manufacturing Research quantified the size of the 3D print market, and there’s some interesting implications.
Mosaic Manufacturing Secures CAD$28M to Expand Industrial 3D Printing Solutions
Huge news from Mosaic Manufacturing: they’ve raised a massive CAD$28M (US$20M) from investors.
Stratasys Announces Huge $50M Stock Buy-back Plan
Stratasys announced a curious program to repurchase their own shares.
H&S Gears Up for the Future with $100 Million Investment and 3D Printing Innovations
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi drill into Horsburgh and Scott’s transformative $100 million investment and explore the exciting future of 3D printing in industrial gear manufacturing.
CORE Industrial Partners: Diverse Investments Driving Innovation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reveal how CORE Industrial Partners’ broad investment strategy is shaping the future of industrial technology.
Contrary to Market Gloom, Some 3D Printing Investments Surge
There are some big investments happening in the 3D print world, contrary to recent gloom.
3D Printed Tooling Company Aims for Rapid Expansion
Metal 3D printer start-up Mantle focuses on additive manufacturing for precision tooling.
Adoption vs. Consolidation in the Struggling 3D Print Industry
What’s wrong with the 3D print industry? The industry leaders seem to have the answers, or do they?
Quantica Secures Additional Funding to Advance NovoJet 3D Printing Technology
Quantica has raised even more cash to expand their unusual 3D printing technology.
Wegovy Profits Fuel Novo Holdings’ Ambitious 3D Bioprinting Ventures
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how Novo Holdings is channeling the massive success of weight loss drug Wegovy into strategic investments in 3D bioprinting.
Stifel and ASTRO America Fund 3D Printing for Defense
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the newly established and groundbreaking “AM Forward Critical Technologies SBIC” fund.
Xact Metal: A Model of Prudent Growth in 3D Printing Amidst Industry Giants’ Struggles
As usual, my recent conversation with Xact Metal revealed some interesting insights into the metal 3D printing industry.
From High Hopes to Harsh Realities: The Struggle of 3D Printing Companies in Attracting Investment
I’m reading an interesting post by 3D Alliances about the hope for 3D print company stocks in 2024.
KKR Fuels the Future: Precipart’s Journey from Precision Machining to 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss KKR’s strategic investment in Precipart and how it signifies a transformative shift for the company.
Forecasting the Future: Are 3D Printing Companies Really Facing Decline or Poised for Growth?
I’m reading a financial forecast for 3D printing and it doesn’t seem to match the current state of the industry.
Industry Disruption: Velo3D’s Strategic Shift Suggests Possible Mergers in 3D Printing Sector
Huge news from Velo3D: They are changing their leadership.
Are 3D Print Companies Really Dying?
I’m reading an extremely interesting and critical post about the 3D printing industry by Alex Huckstepp.
AM Industry Leaders Discuss Caution and Optimism in 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi cover the most recent AM Investment Strategies Roundtable discussion.
Seurat Technologies Completes Impressive Funding Round
Seurat Technologies announced a truly massive funding raise from a set of very intriguing investors.
Ai Build Secures Major Investment with a Surprising Twist
Ai Build announced they’ve received a significant investment, and there’s an interesting twist to the story.
Saudi Aramco and BOLD Capital Partners Invest $52M in Mighty Buildings
Mighty Buildings has received a mighty investment that should lead to significant expansion for the construction 3D printing company.
Boston Micro Fabrication Accelerates with Recent Investment and Innovations
Boston Micro Fabrication is on the move.
Revolutionizing Orthodontics: How 3D Printing Achieves True Success
We all hope for the success of 3D print technology, but what does that success actually look like?
3D Printing’s Impact on Alternative Energy Equipment
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how recent investment is stimulating increased use of 3D printing in one industry sector.
Will Artificial Intelligence Crowd Out 3D Printing Innovation?
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider whether 3D print technology investment and innovation could be affected by interest in AI tech.
SUN METALON’s Innovative Metal 3D Printing Process Attracts $2M Investment and Toyota Collaboration
SUN METALON announced new funding and a new partnership.
Fortify Raises $12.5 million in Funding
From investors including Lockheed Martin Ventures and RTX Ventures.
Helio Additive: Voxel-Based Slicing for 3D Printing
Helio Additive has secured a major investment and is on its way to revolutionizing slicing forever.
SPACs Fail 3D Printing Companies: A Closer Look
It turned out that SPACs were not the right way forward for many 3D printing companies.
Wayland Additive Secures Funding to Expand Electron Beam 3D Printing Production
Wayland Additive raises £4.6M to boost their electron beam 3D printing production.
Quantica Raises €14M for NovoJet 3D Printing Technology
Quantica has raised a massive €14M in funding to power development of their unique NovoJet 3D printing technology.
Xolo Scores Major Investment for Next-Level 3D Printing Technology
Xolo received a huge investment, and this is a really big deal.
ECAM: Metal 3D Printing With No Heat, Lasers or Powder
Fabric8Labs has developed a truly unique metal 3D printing process that is unlike all existing processes.
Why Did Stratasys Invest in a Healthcare Solutions Provider?
Stratasys announced a major investment of US$10M in Axial3D, but why?
Revolutionizing the Construction Industry: 3D Printing Homes
Charles R. Goulding and Julia Wallace review some of the latest developments in construction 3D printing with CEMEX and COBOD.
Investment Data Shows 3D Print Startups Moving to More Mature Levels
A report from Pitchbook suggests investment patterns in 3D print companies is shifting upwards.
VulcanForms Raises Massive Investment
VulcanForms announced a huge US$250M investment round, one of the largest seen in the industry.
Ai Build Receives Major Investment
London-based Ai Build has received a significant investment to boost their manufacturing platform.
Meet COBOD’s New Investor: GE Renewable Energy
Coming in hot just after COBOD and GE Renewable Energy announced a dedicated factory to 3D print wind turbine components, a big investment move took place.
New Investment Puts COBOD In A Good Position
COBOD received an investment from a partner that will certainly raise the stakes in the battle for construction 3D print supremacy.
Diamond Age Lands Huge US$50M Investment
Diamond Age announced a massive US$50M investment, which could have a huge effect on construction 3D printing.
UpNano’s Ultra High Resolution 2PP 3D Printer
There are few nano-scale 3D printer options, but one comes from UpNano.
OPT Lands US$15M
3D print startup OPT landed a huge US$15M investment.
9T Labs Raises Huge Investment, With a Surprise Investor
9T Labs announced a huge US$17M investment.
What Will ICON Do With All That Cash?
ICON announced yet another funding round, bringing their available cash to unprecedented levels.
AM Ventures Adds Materials Startup
AM Ventures announced yet another AM startup in their portfolio: Headmade Materials.
Metal AM At Scale: Seurat Secures Funding
Seurat announced a major funding round for their incredible metal 3D printing technology. We found out a lot more about their incredible Area Printing process.
Book of the Week: Introduction to Stocks for the Novice Investor
This week’s selection is “Introduction to Stocks for the Novice Investor: A Beginner’s Guide to Help You Feel Confident When Investing Your Money” by Erin Wolfe.
AMT Secures Major Funding
AMT scored a huge US$15M Series B financing round.
ARK Moves to St. Pete Innovation District and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the implications of an investment firm’s unusual relocation.
6K Additive to Triple Metal Powder Capacity With Massive Investment
6K announced a huge US$51M investment raise, allow them to triple their capacity.
AON3D’s New Investment Could Take Them To The Moon
AON3D announced a major new investment and a partnership on a lunar project.
Biden Administration’s Strong Message About Hong Kong and its Impact on 3D Printing
On July 16, 2021, the Biden administration warned companies about the risks of doing business in Hong Kong.