The two largest publicly traded 3D printer companies, 3D Systems and Stratasys, both published their quarterly financials. Who’s winning?
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Stratasys Ups Their Color
We took a close look at color 3D prints from Stratasys’ new color system.
New Industrial 3D Printers From Stratasys
Last week Stratasys announced some new 3D printers.
Inside Stratasys Metal 3D Printing Spin-Off Vulcan Labs
Recently, 3D printing stalwart Stratasys spun off not one, but two companies.
Stratasys Working On New PEKK Material
Stratasys announced a new material that has some very interesting properties.
Stratasys’ STEP Technology Spun Off
In a surprise announcement, Stratasys unveiled an apparently new 3D printing technology, “STEP”, and a company to run with it, Evolve Additive Solutions.
Another Postal Service Deploys 3D Printing
That didn’t take long. After last week’s report on La Poste, Scandinavian PostNord is getting into 3D printing as well.
Stratasys Finally Developing 3D Metal Printing?
Stratasys gets into the news twice today with a mysterious announcement of a previously-unknown 3D metal printing process.
Stratasys’ Positive and Negative News
Today Stratasys announced their financial results for 2017 and there are some very positive and negative aspects.
3D Printed Healthcare Applications with Stratasys, Part 2
We spoke at length with Stratasys’ Director of Marketing for Healthcare Solutions, Michael Gaisford.
3D Printed Healthcare Applications with Stratasys, Part 1
We spoke at length with Stratasys’s Director of Marketing for Heathcare Solutions, Michael Gaisford.
That 3D Dental Attraction
This week there’s an important conference for 3D printing: LMT LAB DAY.
3D Print Materials Copyright Law Battle
Micheal Weinberg writes of an interesting legal battle taking place over use of third party 3D print materials.
We Are Seeing The 3D Printers of the Future Now Emerging
Sometimes it’s hard to figure out what might happen in the future, but perhaps we there is something now visible.
Stratasys’ Prosthetic Venture
Stratasys announced a new partnership to help develop a fantastic 3D printed prosthetic, and it’s quite different from other ventures.
iSquared’s Alternative 3D Print Materials
One bugaboo that can bother 3D printer operators is the price of materials.
A Sit-Down With Stratasys’ Andy Middleton, Part 2
We spent quite a bit of time talking to Stratasys’ European President, Andy Middleton about the company’s plans for the future.
A Sit-Down With Stratasys’ Andy Middleton, Part 1
We spent quite a bit of time talking to Stratasys’ European President, Andy Middleton about the company’s plans for the future.
Stratasys Accelerates Multi-material Strategy
An interesting announcement today reveals more about Stratasys’ strategies.
The Promise of Full, Actual, Internal 3D Printing
Stratasys announced something profoundly important this week, but I don’t think many people understand exactly how important this is.
3D Printing Stocks on Yet Another Roller Coaster Ride
Both 3D Systems and Stratasys stock prices have been zooming up and down lately, but what’s behind it?
Stratasys Continues the Transition to Production
I’m reading an announcement about new materials from Stratasys, but I think there’s a bit more to the story here.
HP Puts a Dent into Competitor’s Stock Prices
HP held an analyst event earlier in which they made some announcements that caused a bit of a tumble on the stock market.
Stratasys Tweaks Their J750 Materials
Stratasys offers one of the leading machines for full color 3D printing, and now they are making more friendly for prototyping.
Stratasys’ Non-Shocking Quarterly Results
Stratasys released their Q2 financial results for 2017 and the results were quite different from those of their competitor, 3D Systems.
Airbus Takes on Stratasys 3D Printing for Serial Part Production
At last month’s Paris Air Show, Stratasys made an important announcement indicating that 3Dprinting polymers were just about ready for prime time.
What’s Up Between Ricoh and Stratasys?
Apparently there is a new distributor of Stratasys equipment in New Zealand: Ricoh!
Stratasys Opens a Huge Door to Aerospace 3D Printing
It’s been obvious for a while that Stratasys has been focusing very closely on the aerospace industry, and now they’ve announced a significant development.
Stratasys Gets a Big Opening for their Manufacturing Strategy
Stratasys has been making a number of hints that it wants move into the production manufacturing market, but now they have a huge opening to do so.
Using Third Party Materials for Stratasys 3D Printers?
I’m looking at the new material offerings from Triton 3D, who claim to produce Stratasys-compatible filament spools.
Inside the Stratasys Continuous Build Demonstrator
Earlier this month Stratasys announced an unusual demonstrator that is capable of almost continuous 3D printing. We got a very close look at it.
Stratasys’ Stealth 3D Metal Printing Strategy
Of all the major 3D printing companies, only one lacks a 3D metal printer product: Stratasys. Or do they?
Stratasys Q1 Results: Still Losses, But Does It Matter?
3D print giant Stratasys announced their financial results for the first quarter of 2017, and things are about the same.
Three Sides of the Stratasys – Desktop Metal Deal
Desktop Metal and Stratasys announced what might appear to be a straightforward partnership, but I think there is more than meets the eye.
Did Stratasys Just Kill MakerBot?
This week 3D printing behemoth Stratasys announced a very powerful new concept for array 3D printing. But what might it do to their subsidiary, MakerBot?
Stratasys Enters The 3D Printing Array Biz
One of Stratasys’ two big announcements this week was a powerful array-style 3D printing system.
Stratasys Investing in 3D Metal Printing?
Well, this is certainly interesting: Stratasys is apparently investing in 3D metal printing.
Stratasys’ Growth Strategy Revealed
Deep inside Stratasys’ 100,000 word Form 20-F filing is a detailed list of their growth strategy.
Very Interesting Statements in Stratasys’ 2016 Filing
Stratasys has released their US tax Form 20-F and in it there is a wealth of information about the company’s operations.
Stratasys’ Invisible Internal Transformation
Stratasys is one of the largest 3D printing companies in the world, and they mean to keep it that way.
Stratasys’ 2016 Financial Results: Improving
Stratasys released their 2016Q4 and full 2016 financial results, and it appears they are improving, albeit only slightly.
ALMOST Hands on with the Stratasys F370 Prototyping 3D Printer
Ok, we did not get an F370 in the mail to test, but we did speak at length with someone who actually runs one. The machine is the largest model in a new line of professional 3D printers just announced by Stratasys.
Implications of Stratasys’ New F123 Series Prototyping 3D Printers
Yesterday I described the details of the new Stratasys F123 line of prototyping 3D printers. Today let’s look at what it means.
Stratasys’ New F123 Series Make 3D Print Operations Far Easier
Yesterday Stratasys made what might be their biggest announcement of the year: an entirely new line of 3D printers for prototyping.
An Excellent 3D Printed Visualization
Stratasys has produced a very interesting visualization using their color 3D printing processes.
One on One With Stratasys’ Andy Middleton: Part 2
We had a chance to sit down with one of Stratasys’ key leaders to find out what’s happening at the 3D printing giant.
One on One With Stratasys’ Andy Middleton: Part 1
We had a chance to sit down with one of Stratasys’ key leaders to find out what’s happening at the 3D printing giant.
Siemens and Stratasys: More Than Just a Partnership?
I was very pleased to learn of Stratasys’ partnership with Siemens, but afterwards I’m wondering if there is more to this deal than meets the eye.
Stratasys’ Online Store
Stratasys made a bit of a splash with their online materials store this past week.
Guess Which 3D Printing Process Is Still Under Patent?
After our publication of thoughts on compromises when using dissolvable 3D printer filament for support material, a reader pointed out something rather interesting.
Stratasys, a Materials Company? Of course!
I got a chuckle reading a post on Seeking Alpha proposing that Stratasys might be changing into a materials company.
Additive Manufacturing At IMTS
At the beginning of this week I headed to Chicago for IMTS.
An Ineffective 3D Printing Stunt
I’m reading reports of a new Guinness World Record for the “largest 3D print ever”. But this is a pointless exercise.
Six Thoughts on Stratasys’ Blockbuster Industry Announcement
I’ve been thinking more about the implications of Stratasys’ industrial 3D printing announcement last week.
NONSTOP: Stratasys’ New Infinite Build 3D Concept
As part of Stratasys’ blockbuster announcement, they unveiled an entirely new 3D printing concept, the Infinite Build 3D Demonstrator, which prints SIDEWAYS!
Stratasys Announces Bold Strategy: Two Key New Concepts Unveiled
Today 3D print giant Stratasys announced a bold new strategy focused on industry that will no doubt have a significant effect on manufacturing in the future.
Design of the Week: Rottlace Masks
This week’s selection is the strange Rottlace mask by the MIT Mediated Matter Group.
Second Quarter Results at Stratasys: Status Improving
3D printing giant Stratasys released their second quarter results this past week and it seems things are improving.
3D Print Stocks “Cratering”? “Entire Industry Appears to Be Falling Apart”? No, No, No
I’m reading some recent pieces analyzing the stock prices of publicly traded 3D printing companies and I’m having a hard time believing what I’m reading.
The J750 3D Printer is Amazing, But Where Can You Actually Use One?
A few months ago, Stratasys announced one of the most powerful 3D printers ever, the J750. But how can you actually use one?
Dismissed: That Class Action Suit Against MakerBot Dies Completely
Remember that class action suit against MakerBot / Stratasys? Well, it’s now concluded and Stratasys has come out on top.
Do Daihatsu’s 3D Printed “Effect Skins” Herald Mass 3D Customization?
Stratasys has partnered with automaker Daihatsu to offer consumers the ability to customize their vehicle using 3D printing.
Stratasys Contemplates New 3D Printer Configurations?
Recently I observed an online survey from Stratasys whose questions may suggest something about their ideas for future 3D printers.
What? “The 3D Printing Bubble Has Burst”
I’m reading a piece in Newsweek describing how the 3D printing bubble has “burst”, and wonder how such a thing could be true.
Stratasys Makes a Move, But So Does David Reis
Stratasys suddenly announced the departure of CEO David Reis and the appointment of a new CEO.
Stratasys Suddenly Solves A Ton Of 3D Printing Problems
It seems Stratasys won’t stop with the interesting announcements; now they’ve solved yet more workflow problems in 3D printing.
Stratasys’s Very Focused FDM Enhancements Keep With The Theme
There seems to be an interesting theme emerging from Stratasys these days, and it’s not simply announcing hardware.
Stratasys and 3D Systems Announce Quarterly Results. Who’s Winning?
It’s that time of the year when the first quarter results are announced by publicly traded companies. Of interest here is Stratasys and 3D Systems, the two largest 3D printing companies on the planet.
Stratasys’ Backdoor Path Into Metal 3D Printing?
With the huge increase of interest in metal 3D printing, you’d wonder why Stratasys, perhaps the largest 3D printing company in the world, doesn’t yet offer metal 3D printers.
Something Weird Is Happening In 3D Printing Patents
While perusing recent patent filings by the major 3D printing companies, I noticed something rather strange.
The J750 Causes Big Implications For Many
This week I’ve written a few stories about Stratasys’ new J750, and here’s more thoughts on what this milestone machine means for others in the 3D print universe.
How Stratasys’ New J750 Changes The Product Development Game
The most interesting things about the J750 multimaterial and multicolor 3D printer is not the hardware, in my opinion, but instead it’s the effects it has on business processes.
Deep Inside The New J750 Multicolor, Multimaterial 3D Printer
Earlier today Stratasys announced their most advanced 3D printer, the J750. But what’s inside this machine that makes it so powerful? We have the story.
Stratasys’ Astonishing New J750 Color 3D Printer: Evolutionary AND Revolutionary
Today Stratasys announced perhaps the most important 3D printer in the company’s history: the J750.
Is Stratasys Becoming More Interested In Desktop 3D Printing?
Recently I responded to a survey from Stratasys regarding their operations, but it was entirely focused on desktop 3D printing.
Stratasys Releases 2015 Financials, And A Strange Thing Happened
As scheduled, Stratasys released their 2015 financial results, and while they’re not exactly pretty, some interesting outcomes occurred.
Stratasys Discovers Another Key Use For 3D Printing: Audio
Stratasys described how they partnered with an audio designer to create a new type of speaker using 3D printing, but this could trigger an entirely new set of use cases for the technology.
Stratasys Attempts A Breakthrough In 3D Printed Fashion
Stratasys announced a fascinating set of 3D printed dresses that use unique methods that could attract more designers to their services.
Stratasys Makes A “Large” Move
Industry giant Stratasys has invested in Massivit 3D, and we think this is an interesting strategic move and it’s not surprising given the numerous entanglements between the companies.
MakerBot Gets A Huge Sales Boost
Stratasys announced a long-awaited cross-selling arrangement between its desktop and industrial lines, setting the stage for a potentially large boost in sales.
A Winning 3D Print Workflow Story
Readers may recall Fabbaloo held a contest with Stratasys in late 2015 to select a notable story of how 3D printing improved someone’s workflow. Now we have that story for you.
Stratasys Integrates With Adobe To Enable Easier Color 3D Printing
One of the questions we pondered when Stratasys announced their Connex3 color 3D printer line was, “exactly how does one easily create color 3D models?” Now that question seems to be answered.
The Objet500 Connex1 3D Printer
Objet’s triple-jetting technology lets the Connex1 3D production system combine as many as three base resins in a single build without assembly or post-processing.
Stratasys’ Stock Price Dips Below Record Low!
In today’s early trading, 3D printing giant Stratasys saw their stock price dip down as low as USD$15.95 per share, a record low.
Stratasys Aims to Build on Success with Latest Production 3D Printer
Last year, 3D printing experts signaled an increase in their business for end-part production. Now, they are sharing more direct-manufacturing customer success stories at the recently held Formnext conference and exhibition.
Gartner Examines Stratasys’ Strategy; We Agree
Gartner 3D printing analyst and Fabbaloo friend Pete Basiliere visited Stratasys’ HQ to find out more about their strategy going forward.
Stratasys’ New Logo
Somehow we totally missed this, and perhaps you did too: Stratasys has rebranded with a new logo!
Analyst Recommends Selling Stratasys Stock? Not So Fast!
We’re reading a report from Kiplinger entitled, “Five Stocks to Sell Now”. One of them is Stratasys! We’re not so sure this is good advice.
There’s Still Time To Enter Our Workflow Challenge!
You might not have noticed that we’re running a challenge and there’s still plenty of time for you to enter.
The Best 3D Print Benchmarks: Done?
We 3D printed two popular benchmark 3D models on a top quality industrial 3D printer, the Stratasys Objet Connex260.
The Objet350 Connex3
Stratasys’ Objet350 Connex3 is a mid-sized PolyJet printer that can be used for a wide variety of applications including functional prototypes, marketing, jig and fixtures and much more.
The Stratasys Fortus 250mc
If you are considering an industrial 3D printer for a lab, business or classroom the Fortus 250mc may be the right choice for you.
Stratasys Significantly Improves PolyJet Support Material
Stratasys surprised everyone with an announcement of SUP706 support material for PolyJet 3D printers, and it should make life much easier for operators.
Stratasys Applies For Patent on Magnetic Support Material
On October 1st, the USPTO published a patent application from 3D printer manufacturer Stratasys for an unusual method of supporting 3D prints: magnetic media.
Stratasys’ 3D Printed Jet Takes Flight And Proves Two Points
Stratasys and partner Aurora Flight Sciences have developed an incredible demonstration of 3D printing capability: a 240kph jet-powered UAV.