SmileDirectClub, a company producing 3D printed aligners, shuts down its operations
SmileDirectClub, an oral care specialist that leveraged dozens of HP 3D printing technology for the production of aligners, made the difficult decision to wind down its global operations.
“SmileDirectClub has made the incredibly difficult decision...
Mango invests in Ziknes, a 3D printing start-up that focuses on architectural and design components
Mango reveals today that its activities go beyond the fashion industry, and include a strong support to startups through Mango StartUp Studio accelerator, its accelerator programme.
The fashion brand has announced an investment of an...
NATO’s €1 billion fund could accelerate the use of 3D printing in defense startups
A €1 Billion Fund to propel deep tech advancements
NATO, the collective security system, announced last year the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) that aims to operate like a classic VC and will make direct investments...
Formnext 2023: “The devil is in the details”
I would have loved to start this article like many people on social media, by saying that formnext was wonderful from the beginning to the end of my participation but I can’t. If I...
Cognitive Design Systems secures funding to enhance CDS platform development for AM industry
French software editor Cognitive Design Systems (CDS) is enhancing its role in the Additive Manufacturing industry with a new funding announcement at Formnext this year which seeks to speed up the CDS platform development...
6K Additive strengthens its portfolio with titanium and refractory metals through the acquisition of Global Metal Powders
6K Additive, a division of 6K Inc. that specializes in the production of AM materials and metal alloys, has acquired Global Metal Powders (GMP) for an undisclosed amount.
The acquisition brings additional proprietary manufacturing and...
Schaeffler acquires Aerosint SA, a (now) former Desktop Metal company
Both parties have agreed not to disclose details of the transaction.
Remember Shaeffler, the machine manufacturer that recently debuted in the AM market. Well, it has just acquired Aerosint, a now former Desktop Metal AM...
GoEngineer buys Rapid PSI in a bid to enhance its 3D printing capabilities
In a major development, software and hardware 3D printing facilities supplying company GoEngineer has announced that they have bought 3D printing service bureau Rapid PSI which is known for supplying 3D printed parts to...
Stratasys shareholders reject merger with Desktop Metal, Desktop Metal remains focused on path to profitability
Well, that’s one outcome we didn’t see coming. Any merger with Stratasys would have been the merger of the year. After terminating the talks on a potential merger with Stratasys, the company reaffirmed its...
This could be the end of the merger saga: Stratasys terminates talks with 3D Systems
Stratasys expresses doubts on 3D Systems' future growth prospects, reaffirms its unanimous approval of the transaction with Desktop Metal.
On September 6, 2023, Stratasys received a revised proposal from 3D Systems Corporation of $7.00 in...