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NAMIC’s Global Additive Manufacturing Summit: Innovation, Sustainability, and Strategic Collaboration in Singapore

Once again, we joined business people and researchers from around the world in Singapore for Global Additive Manufacturing Summit. Singapore’s national 3D printing partner, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster…

3DPOD 219: Marketing Strategies for 3D Printing Companies, with Ryan Hayford, Hayford Consulting

On this episode of the 3DPOD, 3D printing consultant Ryan Hayford discusses marketing, branding, leads, and more with your hosts, Max and Joris. While we touch on Ryan’s past experience…

The Three Market Laws of Additive Manufacturing, Part 1

For over 10 years, I ran 3D printing-based businesses in Poland. It’s a tough market for additive manufacturing (AM). The country is very wealthy and receptive when it comes to…

3D Printing Financials: Velo3D Navigates Q3 Challenges; Secures Key European Manufacturing Partner

Velo3D (NYSE: VLD) reported a mixed financial outcome for the third quarter of 2023. Citing a strategic realignment to improve operational efficiency and cash flow, the company missed earnings expectations….

RIP 3D Printing: The Cart Before the Horse

I’m grateful for the extensive feedback and thoughtful discussion that emerged from my earlier article, “RIP 3D Printing: 1987 – 2023, Complexity is Expensive.” The strong response has prompted me…

Formnext: Ecosystem Approach Key to Growing and Developing the Niche 3D Printing Market

At Formnext this year, Dr. Wilderich Heising (Partner and Co-leader of BCG’s Additive Manufacturing unit in operations for Europe) and Dr. Thomas Kruger (Project Manager in BCG’s Additive Manufacturing unit)…