By this point, no one can deny that the 3D printing industry is a dynamic hot-spot for businesses around the world. Activity in the whole 3D printing world is picking up with acquisitions, mergers, and joint ventures being announced at almost a dizzying pace. The latest big business
PBC Linear has recently announced a new joint venture with Moons’ Industries. The new venture was announced in November in Shanghai at the China International Industry Fair (CIIF). Moons’ Industries — the world’s fourth largest manufacturer of stepper motors, and one of China’s biggest integrated manufacturers of motion control products — and PBC Linear — which provides solu
“We’ve always been excited about what the future holds for 3DP Unlimited,” said John Good, PBC Linear’s Vice President of Sales. “The pedigree of PBC Linear, and our expertise in creating robust linear actuators, has always allowed 3DP Unlimited to create some of the highest quality 3D printers on the market. Now, our partnership with Moons’ will allow us to build upon that foundation, while streamlining complex design and engineering processes, as well as expose 3DP Unlimited printers to new markets around the world.”
This new operation is set to bring together PBC’s expertise in linear motion and Moons’ 20-year world-class motors and controls experience. These technological processes are joining to streamline engineering, application, and design sensibilities. The venture will essentially create a one-stop shop for mechatronics solutions for linear motion, which will also enhance maintenance and control aspects. Per the companies’ press release, the goal of PBC + Moons’ is “to provide a global, simplified approach to integrated mechatronics for single-axis robot modules and multi-axis systems.”
PBC + Moons’ is also set to impact the 3D printing space through PBC Linear’s ownership of 3DP Unlimited. 3DP Unlimi
Check out a video from PBC Linear describing PBC + Moons’ here. Let us know what you think about this new joint venture in the PBC + Moons’ forum thread at 3DPB.com.