The Toyota Way in 2025 and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding considers Toyota’s evolving “Toyota Way” philosophy is quietly driving a 3D printing revolution — and Stratasys is in the driver’s seat.

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

Stratasys Absorbs Nexa3D Technologies in Strategic Asset Acquisition Move

Interesting developments from Nexa3D: Stratasys has acquired some of their assets. California-based Nexa3D has marketed several types of 3D printers for industry over the past several years, but unexpectedly stopped operating last year. Rumours of issues at the company swept the 3D print community for a while, especially after a sudden withdrawal from exhibiting at… Continue reading Stratasys Absorbs Nexa3D Technologies in Strategic Asset Acquisition Move

3D Printing Industry Soap Opera

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the attempted merger between 3D Systems, Stratasys, Desktop Metal and Nano Dimension.

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.