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Shapeways Expands 3D Printing Portfolio with FDM
Shapeways is expanding its 3D printing capabilities with the launch of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), a long-requested addition from its industrial customer base. Known for its cost-effectiveness, durability, and versatility,…
Printing Money Episode 26: 3D Printing Markets and Deals with Dayton Horvath, AMT
Welcome to Printing Money Episode 26! For this episode, Danny is joined by Dayton Horvath, Director of Emerging Technology at AMT (and Printing Money alum!). Danny and Dayton had some…
Analysis: Additive Manufacturing Strategies Spotlights Vertical Value Creation
A slowdown in the industry and particularly a tightening of access to capital following the additive manufacturing (AM) industry’s peak special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) phase in early 2021 is…
Individual Power, Institutional Opportunity
The ‘creator economy’ is probably most easily recognized in the spheres of media, art, and fashion. New platforms with tools that seriously reduced marketing campaign expenses, amplified reach, and enabled…
Charting the Unpredictable: AMS 2025 Empowers Attendees to Navigate the Wild World of 3D Printing
The 3D printing industry has morphed dramatically in just a month or two, with business closures, acquisitions, and leadership changes. At the same time, we’re awaiting some of the biggest…
The Importance of Services in 3D Printing: Steady Growth and Promising Potential
Additive manufacturing services are often underestimated in our industry, with the spotlight focusing on hardware, software, and the products they enable. Industry coverage and public perception frequently center on major…
Printing Money Episode 25: Deals & Analysis with Arno Held (AM Ventures) and Tali Rosman
Welcome to 2025, and welcome to Printing Money Episode 25! For this episode Danny welcomes back a couple of previous guests: Arno Held (AM Ventures) and startup advisor Tali Rosman….
Combinatory Manufacturing, Happening at Last?
In 2009, I introduced the concept of “combinatory manufacturing” while at Shapeways. This approach integrates 3D-printed components with conventionally manufactured ones to create end-use products. Unlike merely using 3D printing…
AM Rewind: The Biggest News and Trends of 2024
After a sluggish 2023, driven by persistent inflation and geopolitical tensions, 2024 has seen some recovery. Economic growth climbed from about 2.8 percent in 2023 to a modest 3.2 percent…
The Top 10 Most Popular 3D Printing Stories of 2024
Despite the doom and gloom that some experienced in 2023, the past year has been transformative for additive manufacturing (AM), with numerous stories capturing the attention of professionals and enthusiasts…
Shapeways Buys 3D Model Community Thangs
3D printing service pioneer Shapeways is showing significant initiative. Just weeks after emerging from bankruptcy, the company is acquiring Thangs, a platform for downloading and sharing designs, from Physna, Inc….
Shapeways Relaunched with All Assets under One Roof
The bankruptcy of pioneering 3D printing bureau Shapeways was a somber event for many. The Dutch segment of the company, however, was preserved by some of the management, allowing operations…
European Arm of Shapeways Saved by Dutch Senior Management
The Dutch part of Shapeways has been saved from bankruptcy. The new company will shed some of its employees but will be able to continue in business. Curator Jeroen Tulfer…
Printing Money Episode 20: Additive Manufacturing M&A and More, with Rajeev Kulkarni
Another month, another episode of Printing Money. For Episode 20, Danny is joined by Rajeev Kulkarni. Rajeev worked at 3D Systems for more than twenty-five years, the last number of…
Inside the $5M Shapeways Deal that Never Happened
As Shapeways (Nasdaq: SHPW) headed toward bankruptcy, there were red flags for observers. In addition to the dropping stock price, the company’s regular financial reports showed numerous signs of a…
Shapeways Executives Resign as 3D Printing Service Files for Bankruptcy
One of the original 3D printing service bureaus, Shapeways (Nasdaq: SHPW), has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. This filing follows the company’s exploration of strategic alternatives to address its financial…
Printing Money Episode 19: Q1 Earnings Analysis with Troy Jensen, Cantor Fitzgerald
We are back with Episode 19 of Printing Money. The world does not stop turning. One not-so-profound reminder of that is the quarterly earnings reports of publicly traded companies. It…
3DPOD Episode 199: Collaborative Design with Graham Bredemeyer, CEO of CADchat
About a decade ago, entrepreneur Graham Bredemeyer started Collider, a company that combined the best of 3D printing with injection molding. Now he runs CADChat, which hopes to make sharing…
3D Printing Financials: Shapeways Faces Challenges Despite Revenue Uptick
Shapeways (Nasdaq: SHPW.Q) faced a challenging year in 2023, with financial results showing a mix of growth and setbacks. While the company saw an increase in revenue and gross profit,…
Printing Money Episode 15: 3D Printing Markets & Deals, with AM Research and AMPOWER
Printing Money returns with Episode 15! This month, NewCap Partners‘ Danny Piper is joined by Scott Dunham, Executive Vice President of Research at Additive Manufacturing (AM) Research, and Matthias Schmidt-Lehr,…
Printing Money Episode 12: Q3 2023 Earnings Reports with Troy Jensen, Cantor Fitzgerald
Episode 12 of Printing Money brings with it a slightly different approach, as Alex Kingsbury sits this one out while Danny runs the show. Equity research analyst Troy Jensen, now of Cantor…
3D Printing Financials: Shapeways Reports Q3 Net Losses, Unveils Restructuring Strategies in Pursuit of Profitability
Shapeways (Nasdaq: SHPW) has shared its financial outcomes for the third quarter of 2023. This period was marked by a mix of steady progress and some challenges. While the company…
3D Printing is Stuck in a Growth Cycle: Here’s What We Can Do About It
With the publication of Q2 market numbers for the additive manufacturing (AM) space, as well as the official rebranding of SmarTech Analysis to Additive Manufacturing Research (AMR), it’s time we…
3D Printing News Briefs, September 2, 2023: Alloy Testing, Modular Buildings, & More
Today’s 3D Printing News Briefs run the gamut from defense 3D printing and research to 3D printed modular buildings and more. Read on for all of the details! AML3D Receives…
