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Markforged Deal Completes Without Controversy as Nano Dimension Advances Digital Manufacturing Vision
Nano Dimension has suddenly closed the deal to acquire Markforged.
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.
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.
Desktop Metal Merger Approved: What’s Next for Nano Dimension?
Nano Dimension took another step forward with Desktop Metal shareholders approving the proposed merger.
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?
Industry Disruption: Velo3D’s Strategic Shift Suggests Possible Mergers in 3D Printing Sector
Huge news from Velo3D: They are changing their leadership.
Top 3D Printing Developments of 2023
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reflect on some noteworthy 3D printing developments that were covered in 2023.
3D Printing Industry Soap Opera
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the attempted merger between 3D Systems, Stratasys, Desktop Metal and Nano Dimension.
UltiMaker Announces Cura Support for MakerBot’s Method 3D Printers
UltiMaker announced something quite intriguing: Cura support for MakerBot equipment.
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.
3D Printing’s Role in Enhancing Comfortable Hearing Aids for Eyewear
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore EssilorLuxottica’s acquisition of Nuance Hearing and how 3D printing can be a valuable asset for product development.
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”.
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.
Book of the Week: Mergers & Acquisitions For Dummies
This week’s selection is “Mergers & Acquisitions For Dummies” by Bill Snow.
Stratasys Calls Extraordinary Meeting: What are the Implications?
Stratasys has called an Extraordinary Meeting of its shareholders, but what does that mean?
Silence Speaks: Stratasys Takeover Saga Enters Stealth Mode
It’s been a week and the Stratasys takeover news has been noticeably quiet. What does this mean?
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 Struggle for Stratasys: Five Possible Outcomes
What are the possible outcomes of the ongoing struggle for Stratasys?
Stratasys Takeover Saga: Nano Dimension Raises Bid to $24.00 per Share in Cash
It’s another week, and of course there is a major development in the ongoing 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.
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.
Persistent Takeover Attempts: Nano Dimension’s Unending Quest for Stratasys
Unbelievably, Nano Dimension has sent Stratasys yet another takeover offer.
UltiMaker Streamlines Branding and Targets Professional and Educational Markets
UltiMaker reveals a new branding strategy following last year’s Ultimaker and MakerBot merger.
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.
Sigma Additive Solutions Open to Mergers, Business Combinations and Acquisitions
Sigma Additive Solutions has made more moves this week.
2022: A Look At The Top 10 3D Printing Developments
Charles R. Goulding and Valentina Alzate countdown their top ten 3D print developments for 2022.
Thoughts On MakerBot and Ultimaker’s Future
Today MakerBot and Ultimaker announced details of the closing of their unique merger agreement.
Mashing Ultimaker and MakerBot Together: What Do You Get?
Some months ago it was announced that Ultimaker and MakerBot were getting together. But what would result?
Ten Juicy 3D Print Corporate Acquisition Targets
Here we present ten 3D print companies that just might be of interest by other, larger companies.
UltiBot or MakerMaker: Ultimaker and MakerBot to Merge
In a surprising announcement this morning, it appears that Ultimaker and MakerBot are to merge into a single entity.
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.
Essentium Declares Intent to Go Public
As I suspected, Essentium is the latest 3D printing business to transform into a publicly-traded company.
Increased Hospital Merger Activity And Its Impact On 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding examines 3D printing opportunities arising from a huge increase in hospital system mergers and acquisitions.
North American Rail Merger And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider potential 3D printing implications from a major merger in the North American rail industry.
Shapeways To Go Public!
Shapeways is set to become SHPW on the NYSE via SPAC.
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.
Protolabs To Acquire 3D Hubs!
In a $280M digital manufacturing deal, Protolabs is set to acquire 3D Hubs.
AMD’s $35 Billion Acquisition Of Xilinx And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Adam Friedman examine where 3D printing might fit into a new acquisition.
WESCO Anixter Acquisition And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding examines the 3D printing implications of a recent business merger.
Avoiding 3D Printing Legacy Technology Status
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe look at how “legacy” companies make a transition into 3D printing.
3D Business Mergers Point To What Makes Sense For Industry
The 3D Printing Store and Accucode 3D have merged, and it makes sense — for more than just these companies.
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.
Thyssenkrupp’s Restructuring Leading to Shift and Growth of 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Ryan Donley of R&D Tax Savers discuss the impact on 3D printing of restructuring at Thyssenkrupp.
Contrasting the Corporate Acquisitions of Stratasys and 3D Systems
Did you ever notice there’s quite a few news releases from 3D printing companies describing their latest acquisitions? We tallied them up.