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Nano Dimensionâs Acquisition of Desktop Metal Clears Key Regulatory Hurdle
A big milestone has been achieved in the pending Desktop Metal / Nano Dimension takeover.
Autodesk AI Acquisition Hints at Future 3D Strategy
Autodesk acquired AI-powered Wonder Dynamics, suggesting they may be on the prowl for additional AI acquisitions.
BlackRock’s Strategic Acquisition of GIP and Its Implications for 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine BlackRock’s recent acquisition of Global Infrastructure Partners and the implications of 3D printing.
3D-Fuel Joins Nexa3D Family in Strategic Acquisition
Consolidation continues in the 3D printing industry with an announcement from 3D-Fuel.
Predicting Potential 3D Printing Mergers and Acquisitions
Itâs early in 2024, but later this year we will see a number of corporate collisions in the 3D print industry. What could happen?
U.S. Steel’s Acquisition by Nippon Promises Advances in Steel Production and 3D Printing Technology
Charles R. Goulding, Ryan Donley and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss Nippon Steel’s recent acquisition of U.S. Steel.
Nano Dimension Revives Acquisition Efforts with New Cash Bid for Stratasys
Nano Dimension suddenly announced a new bid to take over Stratasys, re-igniting the takeover wars we thought were concluded.
BigRep’s Bold Moves: Acquisition and Public Listing Signal Major Growth
Lots of news from BigRep recently.
Book of the Week: Mergers & Acquisitions For Dummies
This weekâs selection is âMergers & Acquisitions For Dummiesâ by Bill Snow.
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.
3D Systems’ Partnership in Japan Reveals the Impact of Acquisitions
3D Systems announced a partnership in Japan that reveals a side effect of corporate acquisitions.
Exploring Digital Metal’s Acquisition by Markforged: A Surprising Twist
We had an interesting discussion with Markforged about their recent acquisition, Digital Metal.
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.
How 3D Printing Could Impact Carrier Global’s Acquisition of Viessmann
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine an important corporate transaction.
Anson Funds Slams Nano Dimension’s Proposed Stratasys Acquisition
The plot thickens in the curious proposed acquisition of Stratasys by Nano Dimension.
Sigma Additive Solutions Open to Mergers, Business Combinations and Acquisitions
Sigma Additive Solutions has made more moves this week.
3D Printing Implications of the L3Harris Technologies Acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi believe recent corporate moves could boost 3D printing usage.
How Trilab is Benefitting from its Acquisition by Prusa Research
We had a chat with Trilabâs Michal BohĂĄÄ to find out how the company has been doing.
Leveraging 3D Printing with Johnson & Johnson’s Acquisition of Abiomed
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi suggest increased use of 3D printing Johnson & Johnson.
How Is Digital Metal Doing After The Markforged Acquisition?
How is Digital Metal doing after their surprise acquisition by Markforged?
Stratasys’ Latest Acquisition Increases Part Quality, But Raises a Question
Stratasys announced the acquisition of quality software startup Riven.
Lithoz Makes First Acquisition
Lithoz acquired a ceramic 3D printing company.
Thoughts on the Nikon – SLM Systems Acquisition
Nikon is set to acquire metal 3D printer manufacturer SLM Solutions, but what are the implications?
Ten Juicy 3D Print Corporate Acquisition Targets
Here we present ten 3D print companies that just might be of interest by other, larger companies.
MyMiniFactory Gets Physical: Makes First Acquisition
MyMiniFactory announced the acquisition of 3DC, and thereby changes everything.
KKR/Raleigh Bike Acquisition and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at use of 3D printing in the bicycle industry.
ASTM Acquisition: In Conversation with Terry Wohlers
Wohlers reflects on the companyâs humble beginnings, acquisition news, and the future of the 3D printing industry.
Nano Dimension Makes Highly Strategic Acquisition
Nano Dimension announced the acquisition of Essemtec AG, in a deal that could change 3D printed electronics forever.
3D Systems To 3D Print Human Organs After Major Acquisition
3D Systems announced the acquisition of Volumetric Biotechnologies, solidifying their healthcare strategy.
BCN3D Leverages AstroPrint Acquisition Into New Cloud Service
BCN3D announced a very comprehensive cloud system to manage fleets of 3D printers.
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.
Boston Scientificâs 2021 Mergers & Acquisitions and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how Boston Scientific has been using 3D printing in the med-tech sector.
3D Systems and Desktop Metal Both Make Significant Acquisitions
3D Systems and Desktop Metal announced notable corporate acquisitions.
BCN3D Makes First Acquisition
BCN3D has acquired 3D print cloud service AstroPrint.
Changes At Sketchfab After Acquisition By Epic Games
A big announcement at Sketchfab today: theyâve been acquired by Epic Games.
Desktop Health Expands Biofabrication Portfolio With PhonoGraft Acquisition
This week, Desktop Health announced a new acquisition set to bring biomimetic 3D printing to eardrum repair.
Desktop Metalâs Acquisition Of EnvisionTEC And 3D Bioprinting
Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger examine ways that EnvisionTECâs bioprinting technology may play into its new parent companyâs operations.
BorgWarner Accelerates Innovation with Acquisitions and 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe look at the use of 3D printing by BorgWarner.
Covestro Closes On DSM Additive Manufacturing Business Acquisition
Covestro has completed its acquisition of DSMâs Resins & Functional Materials, including the Additive Manufacturing business.
Metal 3D Printing Powders Consolidation: ALTANA Completes TLS Acquisition
ALTANA has completed its acquisition of TLS, focusing on the metal 3D printing powder market.
3D Printing R&D Acquisition Due Diligence
Charles R. Goulding considers R&D studies that should be undertaken in 3D printing M&A transactions.
Production 3D Printing At The Heart Of Recent Acquisitions
Recent 3D printing acquisition announcements have something significant in common: production focus.
AMDâs $35 Billion Acquisition Of Xilinx And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Adam Friedman examine where 3D printing might fit into a new acquisition.
Two Companies Offer New 3D Printer Acquisition Programs
News this week sees two companies offering different ways to acquire their 3D printer products.
An Inside Look At Covestroâs Acquisition Of DSM Additive Manufacturing
Last week, a major deal was announced as Covestro is acquiring business units from DSM, including the additive manufacturing business. We go to the source for more information on what that means for our industry.
Siemens Healthineers / Varian Medical Acquisition & 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Mellissa McIntyre consider potential 3D printing implications of Siemens Healthineersâ acquisition of Varian Medical Technologies.
WESCO Anixter Acquisition And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding examines the 3D printing implications of a recent business merger.
New 3D Printing CEOs And Acquisitions
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine trends in new CEO appointments in several 3D printing companies.
Consolidated Aerospace Acquisition by Stanley Will Accelerate Aerospace 3D Printing
Stanley Black & Decker is set to acquire Boeing supplier Consolidated Aerospace, possibly increasing additive manufacturing activity.
Xometry Launches European Expansion Through Acquisition
US-based manufacturing network Xometry is using their recent investment round money to fund a huge expansion into Europe.
FATHOM Acquisition Creates Digital Manufacturing Powerhouse
Digital manufacturing is the focus for a significant new acquisition.
Autodeskâs Recent Large Construction Software Acquisitions and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at 3D printing as related to Autodeskâs acquisitions in construction software.
EOSâ Latest Acquisition Furthers Texan Investments
Today EOS announces its acquisition of Vulcan Labs, advancing further in Texan operations.
The 3D Printing Synergy of TransDigmâs Acquisition of Esterline
Peter Saenz and Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers discuss 3D printing implications of TransDigmâs acquisition of Esterline.
Prodways Group’s Acquisitions Pay Off
Prodways Group announced stellar financial results.
Xometry Gets Buckwild, Builds Out Its Manufacturing Platform with First Acquisition
Last we reported, Xometry was up to $23M in two rounds of funding.
GE Dramatically Expanding Their Recent 3D Metal Acquisitions
This week GE described how they are rapidly expanding their metal 3D printing capabilities.
Serious Implications to 3D Printing After GEâs Acquisition
A few weeks ago General Electric announced the acquisition of not one, but two metal 3D printing companies. The implications are quite serious.
A Deeper Look at the Acquisitions of Stratasys and 3D Systems
We previously examined the corporate acquisitions of 3D Systems and Stratasys; now weâll take a look at what they bought and why they did so.
3D Systems China Formed From New Acquisition
3D Systems announced the acquisition of Easyway Design and Manufacture Co in China. And then changed their name.
Contrasting the Corporate Acquisitions of Stratasys and 3D Systems
Did you ever notice thereâs quite a few news releases from 3D printing companies describing their latest acquisitions? We tallied them up.
Stratasys Makes an Acquisition
3D printing giant Stratasys has acquired UK-based consultancy Econolyst and converting it into a key Stratasys division.
Stratasys Moves Deeper Into China with New Acquisition of CAD/CAM Firm
Stratasys AP has announced the closing of an asset purchase transaction with its local channel partner â Intelligent CAD/CAM Technology Ltd (ICT), for the purchase of certain assets, targeted at deepening footprint in China to gain better insights into the increasing local market demand.
The Logic Behind The botObjects Acquisition
Last week 3D Systems announced theyâd acquired botObjects, but many could not understand why 3D Systems would do so. We found out why.
The Village Plastics Acquisition: Explained
We stand corrected: today officials from 3D Systems informed us that in fact, Village Plastics has been supplying them with a very significant portion of the filament plastic used on their Cubify 3D printers. Yesterday we speculated that VP sold plastic only to 3D Systems’ competitors. Who knew? Now the acquisition makes complete sense.… Continue reading The Village Plastics Acquisition: Explained
3D Systems Completes Acquisition of Phenix
In June we reported that 3D Systems had struck a deal to acquire metal 3D printer manufacturer Phenix Systems. They’ve now announced that the deal has closed and Phenix and all their associated technology are now part of 3D Systems. This continues 3D Systems’ habit of acquiring other 3D print-related companies. 3D Systems has… Continue reading 3D Systems Completes Acquisition of Phenix
HP To Make 3DP Acquisition?
Once in a while we hear mysterious rumors about 2D printing giant Hewlett Packard buying out Stratasys. Now we’re reading about such a possibility in Seeking Alpha. Seeking Alpha proposes that HP may be “missing out” on the new wave of printing: 3D printing. While they’re experts at 2D printing, they have yet to… Continue reading HP To Make 3DP Acquisition?
More on the 3D Systems’ BotMill Acquisition
We were a tiny bit surprised last week when we learned that up and coming 3D printer manufacturer and marketer BotMill was snapped up by industry giant 3D Systems. At the time there was not a lot of information available about this move, so we contacted 3D Systems VP of Global Marketing to clarify the… Continue reading More on the 3D Systems’ BotMill Acquisition
This Week’s 3D Systems Acquisition Is . . .
Print3D Corporation! They’ve been acquired by industry giant 3D Systems, who are now even giganticker. But what exactly does Print3D do? They are an industrial 3D printing parts service with a unique capability: they have a plug-in for CAD software to provide additional 3D printing features. Here’s what their plug-in does: The Print3D… Continue reading This Week’s 3D Systems Acquisition Is . . .
BfB Acquisition Reactions From Across The Interwebs
There have been many opinions raised after the blockbuster announcement of 3D Systems acquiring Bits From Bytes. The official announcements are here and here. We scoured the web to find reactions: European Plastics News: gained a 17% share of the worldwide 3D printer market in its first year of operation. Rachel Park: My… Continue reading BfB Acquisition Reactions From Across The Interwebs
Why Carlyle Group Walked Away: A Missed Opportunity in Germanyâs Booming Submarine Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi cover how a protracted approval process led Carlyle Group to abandon its bid for a stake in Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, potentially leaving a golden opportunity on the table for German defense innovation.
Siemensâ Bold Move to Acquire Altair
In this analysis, Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi unpack Siemens’ move to acquire Altair and what it means for the future of 3D printing and industrial automation.
Siemens to Buy Altair for $10 Billion
The massive software acquisition will close next year, plus the latest simulation news from Altium, VI-Grade and Ansys.
Understanding the Real Implications of the Stratasys-Bambu Lab Patent Dispute
I continue to see doom and gloom regarding Stratasysâ patent infringement lawsuit against Bambu Lab, but most of the commentary is nonsense.
JuggerBot3D Acquires Property for $975K to Fuel Expansion
Ursa Major is also a tenant at the same location on Southern Boulevard in Youngstown (OH).
Made in the USA: Prusaâs MK4S Opens New Opportunities for American Buyers
Prusa Research is now shipping MK4S 3D printers from their US-based manufacturing facility.
Investing in Talent: Why Employee Ownership is Vital to the 3D Printing Revolution
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider how KKRâs employee equity ownership model is reshaping mergers and acquisitions, with a special focus on its impact on the rapidly evolving 3D printing industry.
StandardAero Soars Toward IPO: Carlyleâs $10 Billion Aviation Powerhouse
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how Carlyle Groupâs IPO plans for StandardAero are set to reshape the aviation MRO industry in 2024.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 20, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.Â
Nano Dimension Boosts Fabrica 3D Printers with Huge Speed Increase
Nano Dimension is getting ready for Formnext with a couple of pre-event announcements.
BOFA Rebrands as Donaldson BOFA, Expanding Global Reach in 3D Printing Filtration
Some interesting news from BOFA â or should we say Donaldson BOFA?
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 13, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 6, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Innovative Skies: FTAI Aviationâs Strategic Growth and 3D Printing’s Role in Aerospace
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how FTAI Aviation’s unique approach and potential integration of 3D printing could revolutionize the aerospace industry.
Desktop Metal Merger Approved: Whatâs Next for Nano Dimension?
Nano Dimension took another step forward with Desktop Metal shareholders approving the proposed merger.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 29, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
From Missiles to Mars: How 3D Printing is Transforming Aerospace
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Ursa Major’s innovative use of 3D printing is reshaping the defense industry, with implications for rocket motor production and beyond.
Inside 3D-Fuelâs Revival: Tough PLA, PCTG, and New Manufacturing Efficiencies
We spent some time with John Schneider of 3D-Fuel.
From Plumbing Powerhouse to HVAC Leader: Ferguson’s Strategic Evolution
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi illustrate how Ferguson is rapidly expanding beyond its plumbing roots, leveraging strategic acquisitions and cutting-edge 3D printing technology to revolutionize the North American HVAC market.
Markforged Acquired by Nano Dimension in $115M Deal
Well, if it isnât yet another 3D printer company acquisition: Markforged has been acquired by Nano Dimension.
Epic Games Phases Out SketchFab in 2025, Launches Unified Fab Marketplace
There are big changes ahead for SketchFab.
Striking Out? How Boeingâs Suppliers Are Navigating the Industry Shake-Up
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider how Boeingâs suppliers, facing industry disruptions and potential strikes, are turning to submarines, defense, HVAC, and 3D printing to diversify and reduce dependency on the aerospace giant.
Inside Boschâs Bold HVAC Expansion: 3D Printing Leads the Charge
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look into Bosch’s acquisition of Johnson Controls’ HVAC business and how it not only strengthens its market position but also sets the stage for revolutionary advancements in the industry through the integration of 3D printing technology.
SpaceX Secures Velo3D Technology Rights: A Strategic Lifeline or Temporary Solution?
As I expected, SpaceX has come to the rescue of Velo3D â or did they?