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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…

3D Printing News Briefs, January 18, 2025: Executives & Materials

We’re starting today’s 3D Printing News Briefs off with some business news, as RadTech announced a new president and board members, Xometry appointed a president and Chief Marketing Officer, and…

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….

New AM Projects Get $2.1M Push from America Makes

America Makes has awarded $2.1 million to six new projects to tackle some of the biggest challenges in additive manufacturing (AM). The funding, provided by the U.S. Department of Defense…

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How One Month Will Reshape the 3D Printing Industry

As 3DPrint.com readers retreated to their homes to kick off the holiday season, numerous developments occurred within the additive manufacturing (AM) sector that will surely change the overall shape of…

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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…

3D Printing Industry Grows 9% YoY in Q3 2024, Despite Hardware Sales Slowdown

According to its most recent “3DP/AM Market Insights: Q3 2024” report, Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research) estimates that the third quarter of 2024 saw the 3D printing market reach $3.47…

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Update: Velo3D Enters Forbearance Agreement as Debt Challenges Intensify

See the addendum to this article for an update from 12/12/24. Velo3D is set to lay off an additional 46 employees by the end of 2024 as part of its latest…

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Printing Money Episode 24: Q3 2024 Earnings Review with Troy Jensen, Cantor Fitzgerald

Welcome to Printing Money Episode 24. Troy Jensen, Managing Director of Cantor Fitzgerald, joins Danny Piper, Managing Partner at NewCap Partners, once again as it is time to review the…

Don’t Miss the Big Finale: Why AMS’ CEO Panel is a Must-Stay Event

When it comes to the annual Additive Manufacturing Strategies (AMS) summit in New York, attendees are treated to plenty of panels, presentations, and insights over three packed days. From innovations…

ADDiTEC Appoints Former Velo3D Exec Bernard Chung as New CFO 

Florida-based metal 3D printer manufacturer ADDiTEC has named Bernard Chung its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Chung’s appointment stands out given his previous role as Acting CFO and Vice President…

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5 Stages to True Scale: Make Your Own Fleet of Metal 3D Printers

The additive manufacturing (AM) industry is now approaching true scale, where manufacturing is happening at volume. Critical parts, including millions of implants and thousands of rocket propulsion units, are being…

3D Printing Market Reaches $3.45B in Q2 2024, Marking 8.4% Year-Over-Year Growth

The global 3D printing market continued its upward trajectory in the second quarter of 2024, totaling $3.45 billion—a year-over-year increase of 8.4%. Despite a slight sequential decline from $3.47 billion…

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Velo3D’s $8 Million IP Deal with SpaceX: A Lifeline or a Double-Edged Sword?

Metal laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) manufacturer Velo3D has signed an Intellectual Property License and Support Services Agreement with leading private launch firm SpaceX. The agreement grants SpaceX a non-exclusive…

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Velo3D Leaves NYSE for Over-the-Counter Market—Here’s Why

As financial challenges reshape the 3D printing landscape, Velo3D (OTCQX: VLDX) has moved from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to the OTCQX Best Market, a tier of the over-the-counter…

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Printing Money Episode 21: Q2 2024 Earnings Analysis with Troy Jensen, Cantor Fitzgerald

Like sands through the hourglass, so is the Q2 2024 earnings season.  All of the publicly traded 3D printing companies have reported their financials, so it is time to welcome…

Velo3D Sells Sapphire 1MZ Metal 3D Printer to National Institute for Aviation Research

Velo3D (NYSE: VLD), the Silicon Valley-based original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of metal powder bed fusion (PBF) 3D printers, has sold a Sapphire 1MZ system to the National Institute for Aviation…

3D Printing Financials: Velo3D’s Tough Quarter and What Lies Ahead

Velo3D (NYSE: VLD) has been navigating rough financial waters this past year, with a series of tough quarters that have left it struggling to regain its footing. The second quarter…

3D Printing Markets Grows 8% Year over Year

Despite a market slowdown in 2023, the additive manufacturing (AM) sector continues to grow at a robust rate, according to AM Research. The market analysis firm published its Q1 2024…

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Continuum’s New CEO Discusses Launch of Powder as a Service for 3D Printing

Continuum Powders, previously known as MolyWorks Material Corporation, has rebranded and appointed Rob Higby as its new Chief Executive Officer. Higby takes over from Phil Ward, who will now serve…

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…

Velo3D and Desktop Metal Announce Reverse Stock Splits; while Shapeways Divests Software Assets

The additive manufacturing (AM) industry continues to struggle as far as the public markets are concerned. Both Velo3D, Inc. (NYSE: VLD) and Desktop Metal, Inc. (NYSE: DM) announced reverse stock…

Startup Accelerator: Will PanX Disrupt Simulation for 3D Printing?

I usually try to stay grounded and err on the side of little to no enthusiasm for new things. This has historically been a good approach in 3D printing. However,…

3D Printing Financials: Velo3D Sees Better Q1 2024 After Difficult Last Quarter

Velo3D‘s (NYSE: VLD) first quarter of 2024 shows signs of recovery after a challenging end to 2023. The company is reaping the benefits of its strategic realignment and cost-reduction efforts….