investment

Glowforge Announces $22 Million Series B Investment Round, Prepares 3D Laser Printers for Mass Production

Last year, we took a step out of the additive manufacturing realm to cover the Seattle-based company Glowforge and their desktop laser printing technology, a unique and affordable subtractive manufacturing…

3D Printing Technology Plays Major Role in White House’s Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute Competition

This week, emerging technologies and breakthrough manufacturing techniques, such as 3D printing, are being thrust forth into the spotlight in Washington, D.C., as the Obama Administration is dedicating an entire…

America Makes…Excuses

I didn’t plan to write a follow up article about America Makes. Their “pay to play” strategy creates a big barrier for startups, which I feel are critical to the…

America Makes…Money

Familiar with America Makes? It bills itself as “the national accelerator for additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing (3DP),” and “the nation’s leading and collaborative partner in AM and 3DP…

The Four Most Promising 3D Printing Investment Opportunities for 2016

With last year’s stock implosion of 3D printing giants 3D Systems and Stratasys and their rapidly dwindling good will on the stock market, you would think that the 3D printing…

“Print Me an Investment Banker”: Bryan Dow Talks Stocks & 3D Printing Ahead of Presentation at Inside 3D Printing

At next month’s Inside 3D Printing Conference & Expo in Santa Clara, we’re looking forward to hearing from some of the best and brightest in the 3D printing industry. Speakers…

Autodesk to Acquire netfabb, Invest in FIT Technology Group

It’s been a pretty big week over at Autodesk, which just a couple days ago released the hardware and firmware files online to fulfill more of their open source promises…

3D Printed Colors Shine Brightly at DyeMansion as They Welcome New Shareholder & Angel Investor

After all the effort that goes into both digital design and the production of 3D models, showing them off with color is the finishing touch that can truly make an…

FIT AG Set to Invest €20 Million in German AM Facility

FIT Production GmbH, an autonomous division of FIT Additive Manufacturing Group, focuses on creating high-performance, contract manufacturing components via additive manufacturing. With nearly 20 years of expertise in the field, the…

3D Printing and Technology Fund Adds Robotics to the Mix

There are several ways one can diversify their holdings within any market. An investor could simply research which firms are out there within a particular industry, like the 3D printing…

ZMorph Lands Investment for R&D and Market Expansion

ZMorph, the manufacturer of multifunctional, 3D personal fabricators and software, has signed on a financial investor, Warsaw Equity Group. WEG will invest $1 million, and acquire a minority stake, to support the…

Fusion Implants–and Their 3D Printed Dog Knee Replacements–Win New Funding

There are things that people tend to take for granted when it comes to our medical care. Medications are strictly controlled, doctors usually have multiple care options available to them….

Sculpteo Receives €5 million in Funding from European Investment Capitalists, Creadev & XAnge

Sculpteo, one of the biggest names in 3D printing services, is about to widen their pool of financial resources with a sweet infusion of cash to the tune of €5 million…

SOLS Announces $11.1 Million Invested in ‘Series B’ Funding, Addition to Board of Directors

In the 3D printing world, it seems there’s no time to waste. This is certainly true for some of the participants in the industry that are now seeing some exceptional…

MadeSolid Seeks Capital via Equity Investment on WeFunder, Divulges Future Plans

If you own a 3D printer, particularly an SLA printer, then you have more than likely heard of the company MadeSolid. Founded in 2013 in Oakland, California, the company was…

3D Printing and Technology Mutual Fund Opens Doors to Non-US Investors

When it comes to investing in 3D printing stocks, as of late, one needs to have a stomach made of iron to deal with the ups and downs within the…

UK’s Business Growth Fund Invests £7 Million in Hobs Reprographics to Expand 3D Printing Services

The UK has been advancing more and more with regards to 3D printing services, and it looks like the government wants in on more 3D printing action. In London this…

Formlabs Standing Strong Despite Patent Lawsuit

There are a lot of players trying to move strategically around the 3D printing board. And when you mess with the big dogs, it can be as scary as… well,…

Spain Shows Support for HP’s 3D Printing Development Endeavors with €21.25 Million Fund

The 3D printing world is rich with substantial announcements lately, and HP has certainly been stealing the lion’s share of headlines. In setting up the framework for shaking up the 3D…

3D Printing Firm Mcor Technologies, Receives a €6.6 Million Investment from WHEB Partners for Unique Printing Process

Dunleer, Ireland based Mcor Technologies is known for their very innovative 3D printers which use a type of technology not commonly seen within the industry. Instead of using plastics, resins, or other…

Fusion Implants Uses 3D Printing to Help Dogs Walk, Attracts Six-Figure Investment

There are so many hot technology investment opportunities out there, but none hotter right now than the 3D printing sector. Today, Fusion Implants, a UK based company specializing in porous…