The month of September 2021 saw a number of “world’s largest” and “world’s longest” claims regarding printers, factories, and bridges, alongside a return to in-person events with TCT 3Sixty and RAPID+…
Shapeways slashes FY guidance by up to 26% as revenue dips below 2020 levels in Q3 2021
3D printing service provider Shapeways (SHPW) has published its first financials since going public via a merger with SPAC Galileo Acquisition in September 2021. Over the course of Q3 2021, the …
Protolabs expands additive manufacturing capacity by 60% with new European 3D Printing Centre
Digital manufacturing service bureau Protolabs (PRLB) has announced the opening of a new production facility that allows it to expand its 3D printing capacity by 60%. Located in the Bavarian tow…
Shapeways and Velo3D go public in the latest round of 3D printing SPAC mergers
The 2021 3D Printing Industry Awards shortlists are now open for voting until the 20th of October. Cast your votes here. This week has been a big one for Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) mer…
Shapeways to press ahead with SPAC merger despite flat Q2 revenue growth
The nominations for the 2021 3D Printing Industry Awards are now open. Who do you think should make the shortlists for this year’s show? Have your say now. 3D printing service provider Shapeways…
New 3D printing MedTech advances from Shapeways, 4D Biomaterials and TechMed 3D
3D printing is being increasingly leveraged for a wide array of applications within the medical sector, such as biomedical implants, surgical planning instruments, anatomical models, and patient scann…
Prototek buys into 3D printing with acquisition of Midwest Prototyping
On-demand manufacturing service provider Prototek has expanded into the 3D printing industry with its acquisition of the dedicated bureau Midwest Prototyping. According to Prototek, the deal allows it…
SPAC IPO surge continues with Fathom set to go public in $1.5 BN merger
On-demand manufacturing service provider Fathom Digital Manufacturing has revealed that it intends to go public via a merger with Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) Altimar Acquisition Corp. I…
Xometry makes $252M IPO, stock soars 64% in early trading
Global manufacturing marketplace Xometry has launched a $252 million Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Listed under the ticker ‘XMTR,’ the company has priced its stock …
Shapeways reports Q1 2021 revenue growth ahead of $605M SPAC merger
3D printing service provider Shapeways has announced that its revenue grew by 11% during Q1 2021. Within a brief outline of its financials, Shapeways has revealed that its revenue rose from the …