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Tier 1 Auto Supplier Angstrom Group Acquires 3D Printed Tooling Specialist Mantle
In what has been a relatively slow year for acquisitions in the additive manufacturing (AM) industry, one exception to the trend has been the healthy interest buyers are demonstrating in…
Firefly Aerospace Buys SciTec for $855 Million, Expanding into Defense and Data
Known for using 3D printed components in its rockets and lunar landers, Firefly Aerospace is now scaling up its ambitions with an $855 million acquisition of defense-tech firm SciTec. While…
Caracol Acquires Weber’s 3D Printing Assets
Italian large-format 3D printing specialist Caracol has acquired the additive manufacturing assets of Germany’s Hans Weber Maschinenfabrik GmbH, a long-standing leader in extrusion technology. The deal includes Weber’s intellectual property…
Dental 3D Printing Specialist SprintRay Acquires EnvisionTEC’s Dental Portfolio
According to the most recent Additive Manufacturing Research (AMR) report on the AM dental market, the size of that market could nearly double by 2033, indicating that the 3D printing…
Pac-Dent Buys Ackuretta
Dental practitioner supply firm Pac-Dent has bought Ackuretta, a chair-side dental 3D printing startup that has a file-to-patient solution in place. Their all-in-one system combines resins, software, and printers with…
3D Printing News Briefs, August 2, 2025: Acquisition, LFAM, & More
We’re starting off with business news in this weekend’s 3D Printing News Briefs, as Hanger announced its impending acquisition of Point Designs. Meltio shared several industrial use cases for its…
3D Printing News Briefs, July 19, 2025: Topology Optimization, Bike Saddle, & More
In this weekend’s 3D Printing News Briefs, Farsoon Technologies has reached a milestone of 150 large-format metal 3D printing systems being sold globally. Snapmaker unveiled a new 3D printer, and…
3D Printing News Briefs, May 24, 2025: Commercialization, Acquisition, & Facilities
We’re all business in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs! Titomic and nuForj have announced a strategic partnership, and AMETEK is acquiring FARO Technologies. CDG 3D Tech opened an Additive Manufacturing…
Stratasys Acquires Forward AM’s Operations and Assets, Launches Mass Additive Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing (AM) pioneer Stratasys announced via LinkedIn that the company has acquired Forward AM GmbH‘s “key assets and operations,” a move that entails the two brands’ joint launch of…
3D Printing News Briefs, April 26, 2025: Wax & Metal 3D Printers, 3D Printed Footwear & Apparel, & More
In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, Airtech has acquired KIMYA’s high-performance AM filament portfolio and is integrating the materials into its own. Moving on, Multistation announced a strategic partnership with…
Fictiv Sold to Japan’s MISUMI for $350 Million
For the latest updates (as of June 18, 2025), see the end of this article. MISUMI (TSE: 9962) is acquiring Fictiv for $350 million. The Japanese manufacturer, known for supplying…
nTop Acquires cloudfluid, Further Integrates CFD Simulation
nTop has acquired cloudfluid, a German company specializing in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software, a move that further strengthens nTop’s position in computational design. By incorporating cloudfluid’s simulation capabilities, nTop…
GoEngineer Acquires CAD MicroSolutions, Expands Services in North America
GoEngineer has acquired CAD MicroSolutions, a Canadian provider of design software, engineering services, and 3D printing solutions. This move expands the reach of the Utah-based company, allowing it to serve…
3D Printing News Briefs, December 7, 2024: Acquisition, Serial Production, & More
In 3D Printing News Briefs, AMPCO Metal has acquired the Switzerland-based Schmelzmetall Group, Pelagus 3D partnered with Kawasaki Heavy Industries to fabricate a 3D printed spare part for the maritime…
Siemens in Talks to Acquire Altair Engineering: Implications for 3D Printing and Advanced Manufacturing
Siemens AG is reportedly in discussions to acquire Altair Engineering Inc., in what could be a landmark acquisition for the German engineering giant. Sources indicate that Siemens is working with…
ADDMAN Acquires Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing, Expanding Metal 3D Printing Leadership
NASCAR champion Brad Keselowski’s company has been acquired by ADDMAN Group, forming the largest metal additive manufacturing service provider in North America. Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing (KAM), known for its innovative…
Global Materials Group Acquires Canadian Hardfacing Metal Firm, Boosting 3D Printing Portfolio
Consolidation in the additive manufacturing (AM) service bureau segment continues to take place. The latest news sees international provider Wall Colmonoy acquire Indurate Alloys Ltd., a Canadian supplier of hardfacing…
Formlabs Buys Nascent SLS 3D Printer Competitor Micronics
Formlabs, maker of accessible yet professional 3D printers, has acquired Micronics, which recently debuted with a claim of making a $2,999 3D printer. I, for one, was pretty incredulous about…
Nano Dimension to Buy Desktop Metal
With rumors swirling around consolidation, Nano Dimension (Nasdaq: NNDM) today has announced that it will acquire Desktop Metal (NYSE: DM). The new company will have revenues of $246 million. The…
3D Printing News Briefs, June 22, 2024: Depowdering, Helicopter Cockpit, & More
We’ll take care of business first in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, as one of CORE Industrial Partners’ portfolio companies has made an acquisition. Aectual won an innovation award for…
Lincoln Electric Signals Acceleration of Distributed Large Format 3D Printing with RedViking Acquisition
Lincoln Electric (NASDAQ: LECO), the Cleveland-based original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of arc welding systems, has acquired RedViking, a systems integrator for automation solutions based in Plymouth, Michigan. Terms of Lincoln…
Stratasys Buys Arevo’s Carbon Fiber 3D Printing Assets
In its first major move since the year began, Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS) has announced the acquisition of Arevo Inc.’s technology portfolio, marking a strategic expansion of its capabilities in…
Sweden’s Prototal Adds Metal 3D Printing with CA Models Acquisition
Sweden-based service bureau Prototal Industries, considered among Europe’s largest polymer manufacturers, has acquired CA Models, a specialist in rapid prototyping based in Stirling, Scotland. This strategic move not only strengthens…
3D Printing News Briefs, February 24, 2024: Large-Format Metal AM, Personalized Medicine, & More
In 3D Printing News Briefs today, we’re talking about metal and medical 3D printing. 3D Phoenix is Meltio’s sales partner in Poland, while Farsoon partnered with Deep Blue Aerospace to…
