Advanced material specialist 6K has raised $82 million in a new Series E funding round. This insider-led investment was headed by Anzu Partners, Energy Impact Partners, LaunchCapital, Material Impact,…
AM Forum Berlin 2023: How to use 3D printing for a competitive edge? Insights from SLM Solutions, Bosch, Weidmüller Interface & Weisser Spulenkörper
AM Forum Berlin 2023 had the overarching theme of Additive Manufacturing in a VUCA world. What is a VUCA world, you might ask? It’s one characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and …
Nikon invests in Optisys and Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies in new metal 3D printing drive
Japanese optics and imaging multinational Nikon has accelerated its recent 3D printing expansion by investing in two more additive manufacturing companies. Hot on the heels of Nikon’s SLM Soluti…
SLM Solutions revenue hits new heights in Q2 2022 as 3D printer orders double
Metal 3D printer manufacturer SLM Solutions (AM3D) has published its Q2 2022 financials which reveal that its revenue rose to record levels during the quarter. The company generated €26.1 million in Q…
3D Printing Industry News Sliced: Velo3D, Xerox, Weta Workshop, MyMiniFactory and more
In this edition of Sliced, the 3D Printing Industry news digest, we cover the latest business developments, partnerships, and acquisitions in the additive manufacturing sector. Today’s edition feature…
Powering the renewable energy transition with 3D printing: Solar
The 3D Printing Industry interviews series looking at low carbon power generation together with 3D printing and renewable energy continues with deep dive into the application of additive manufacturing…
BigRep doubles down on ease-of-use with its new large-format PRO 3D printer
BigRep, a Germany-based manufacturer of large-format 3D printers, has shifted gears towards ease-of-use with one of its latest systems. Debuted at Formnext 2021 last month, the new dual-extrusion BigR…
Lumentum acquires Coherent for $5.7 billion to form combined photonics technology firm
Lumentum, a designer and manufacturer of optical and photonic products, has announced the acquisition of photonics developer Coherent in a transaction worth $5.7 billion. The move will bring both part…
Nanoscribe launches new IP-n162 resin to take 3D printing microoptics “to the next level”
Nanoscribe, a German manufacturer of two-photon 3D printers, has released a new photoresin which it says will take fabricating micro-optical elements “to the next level.” The company’s novel printing …
Xometry to offer ExOne binder jetting via Digital RFQ Marketplace
Binder jetting 3D printer manufacturer ExOne has partnered with the on-demand manufacturing service Xometry to provide 3D metal printing services through its Digital RFQ Marketplace. The deal will see…