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3D Printing Financials: Velo3D Struggles in Harrowing 2023 Earnings Report
In its first earnings report since CEO Benny Buller stepped down, Velo3D (NYSE: VLD) disclosed a downturn in its financial performance, as revenue for 2023 declined and net losses intensified…
Solideon and LEAP 71 Partner to Advance Space 3D Printing with WAAM Machine
The space industry has dramatically changed its game, becoming a leader in technological innovation. 3D printing has played a key role in transforming how some space hardware components are made….
Firestorm Gets $12.5M from Lockheed and Others to Automate Drone Production with 3D Printing
Firestorm Labs is advancing an initiative that has been a topic of discussion on our site for a while: automating drone swarm production. Drones are increasingly altering the landscape of…
UC Berkeley’s New Alliance Boosts 3D Printing Resources for Hardware Startups
Berkeley SkyDeck has joined forces with the Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation, University of California, Berkeley’s state-of-the-art interdisciplinary hub, to offer a big boost to hardware startups participating in the…
3D Printing Financials: Nano Dimension Discloses 2023 Layoffs Despite Increased Revenues and Reduced Losses
Nano Dimension (Nasdaq: NNDM) announced on March 21 that it reduced its workforce by about 25% as part of a strategic restructuring initiative called “Reshaping Nano.” This move aims to…
3DPOD Episode 192: François Minec, Global Head of Polymer 3D Printing at HP
François Minec began his career in polymers as an engineer. He then progressed to roles as a product and general manager in several polymer companies. Following this, he founded Advanc3D…
BIO INX and Rousselot Team up to Elevate Gelatin Bioinks for Bioprinting
BIO INX and Rousselot, which create 3D bioprinting materials and gelatin products, respectively, have teamed up to advance the production of 3D printed tissues. The duo will share their knowledge…
3D Printing Financials: Prodways Faces Headwinds, Cuts Jewelry Printers and Cristal Dental Lab for Turnaround
Prodways (EPA: PWG), a European leader in industrial 3D printing, encountered financial challenges in 2023, as revealed in its earnings report. The company saw a decline in revenue and profitability…
3D Printing Financials: Tensions and Strategic Adjustments in Desktop Metal’s Earnings
Desktop Metal (NYSE: DM) reported its financial results for 2023, showing a year of financial recalibration. Revenues dipped compared to the previous year, yet there was an improvement in net…
Big Changes at BICO: Founders Leave as Whistleblower Revelations Spark Overhaul
In a significant development at BICO (STO: BICO), founders Erik Gatenholm and Hector Martinez have decided to leave the company after eight years, marking the end of an era for…
Liquid Metal 3D Printing Sector Emerges with Fluent Metal’s $5.5M Investment
Since Xerox first bought Vader Systems and its liquid metal 3D printing division in 2019, the additive manufacturing (AM) sector has been awaiting the emergence of a niche dedicated to…
Nexa3D Welcomes 3D-Fuel Materials to Its Expanding Family
California-based Nexa3D is quickly expanding its product offerings, acquiring assets that both grow its overall additive manufacturing (AM) processes and materials. Complementing its November 2023 purchase of material extrusion firm…
3D Printing Financials: Dissecting Nikon and SLM’s Earnings Post-Acquisition
Nikon’s (TYO: 7731) acquisition of SLM Solutions in 2023 marked a significant change for both. With this move, SLM Solutions, originally a German company listed locally in the Electronic Trading…
3D Printing News Briefs, March 16, 2024: Partnerships, Affordable Bioprinter, & More
We’re starting with dental 3D printing news today, and then moving on to some new partnerships. Then it’s on to some interesting university research about 3D printing plant-based pharmaceuticals, but…
3D Printing Financials: voxeljet’s Financial Reshuffle
In a series of significant announcements made on March 13, 2024, voxeljet (Nasdaq: VJET) has revealed a plan to reshape its financial structure and strategic direction. As part of these…
Exclusive Interview: BICO’s New Bioprinting Era under Maria Forss Begins
In the dynamic landscape of life sciences, Maria Forss has taken the helm as the new CEO of BICO (STO: BICO), a name that emerged from bioprinting pioneer Cellink and…
MIMO TECHNIK, ASTRO Test Lab & LEAP 71 Combine Powers for Computational Engineering in Aerospace 3D Printing
California-based MIMO TECHNIK, a service bureau catering to demanding clients in the New Space and defense sectors, operates with six SLM 500s, four SLM 280s, and three SLM 125s. ASTRO…
UMAMI Bioworks and Shiok Meats to Combine Fish 3D Printing Tech via Merger
UMAMI Bioworks and Shiok Meats are set to merge. These two 3D printed seafood firms aim to combine UMAMI’s manufacturing strengths with Shiok’s expertise in regenerative medicine applied to fish…
3D Printing Financials: Markforged’s 2023 Earnings Reveal Strategic Gains and Losses
Like other companies in the 3D printing industry, Markforged’s (NYSE: MKFG) latest earnings report for 2023 revealed both challenges and wins amid a turbulent economic landscape. The company reported a…
Meltio Takes Robotic Arm Metal 3D Printing to Italy via Advanced Robotics
Wire-laser metal deposition OEM Meltio, based in Spain, has been busily expanding its footprint over the last couple of years. Now, the company is taking its disruptive metal additive manufacturing…
Unlocking the Future: Navigating the Additive Manufacturing Talent Landscape in 2024
The additive manufacturing (AM) industry stands at a pivotal juncture as it navigates through the complexities of talent acquisition and job market dynamics in 2024. With the rapid evolution of…
3D Printing Financials: Unpacking Stratasys’ 2023 Earnings
Following the release of its fourth quarter and full-year 2023 earnings report, Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS) saw a rise in stock value despite a year of financial ups and downs. Although…
Large-format 3D Printing Crashes JEC World with New Partnerships
JEC World is the largest annual event for the composites industry. More firms are 3D printing short and long fiber composites, creating tooling for the composites industry through additive manufacturing…
Axtra3D Welcomes 3D Systems Vet Rajeev Kulkarni as Chief Strategy Officer
In a strategic move to bolster its leadership team, Axtra3D, Inc., an emerging frontrunner in the additive manufacturing (AM) industry, has announced the appointment of Rajeev Kulkarni as the new…