Data and analysis
The latest 3D printing business news and market insights are summarised here. 3D Printing Industry databases showing additive manufacturing M&A activity and a database tracking investments in the 3D printing industry can also be accessed below.
Information on the latest earnings and financial reports of publicly listed 3D printing companies is available here.
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…
Nano Dimension targeting “new arising opportunities” as net spend hits $40M in Q2 2022
Electronics 3D printer manufacturer Nano Dimension (NNDM) has announced a dramatic increase in its quarterly revenue within its Q2 2022 financial results. Over the quarter, the firm generated $1…
Nikon launches $622 million takeover bid for SLM Solutions
Japanese multinational Nikon, backed by SLM Solutions shareholders, has stepped up its interest in the 3D printing industry with a takeover bid for a major metal additive manufacturing enterprise. An …
Shapeways hit with NYSE non-compliance notice for failing to meet listing standards
3D printing service provider Shapeways (SHPW) has been notified by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) that it’s not in compliance with the exchange’s continued listing standards. NYSE requiremen…
Boeing and Northrop Grumman become latest to join Biden’s AM Forward 3D printing program
Aerospace manufacturer Boeing and defense firm Northrop Grumman have joined the US government-backed AM Forward 3D printing initiative. Launched by President Joe Biden in May 2022, AM Forward is a vol…
voxeljet Q2 revenue up 35% as ‘major 3D printing orders’ drive growth
Binder jet 3D printer manufacturer voxeljet (VJET) has announced that its revenue rose 35.4% in Q2 2022 amid a resurgence in demand for its proprietary 3D printers. As revealed in its Q2 2022 financi…
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…
Markforged Q2 revenue growth 19% as 3D printing “at point of need” gathers momentum
3D printer manufacturer Markforged (MKFG) has published Q2 2022 financial statements showing a revenue increase of 18.6%. Over the quarter, Markforged earned $24.2 million in revenue, $3.8 milli…
Velo3D shares soar 42% as strong Sapphire XC sales see it post record-breaking revenue
3D printer manufacturer Velo3D (VLD) has reported that its revenue increased 176.1% in Q2 2022 as its earnings grew for a fourth consecutive quarter. Over the course of Q2 2022, Velo3D generated $19.6…
Blue laser developer Nuburu to go public as $350M company in 3D printing’s latest SPAC merger
Industrial laser specialist Nuburu is set to go public via a merger with Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) Tailwind Acquisition Corp (TWND). Through the deal, Nuburu and Tailwind Acquis…
