Given the havoc that COVID-19 is causing with global supply chains, manufacturers have arguably never needed to regroup and rethink how they source parts more than they do now. However, the pandemic h…
Rapid+TCT 2022: first impressions as North America’s leading 3D printing event returns at full throttle
When America’s most prominent 3D printing event returned to celebrate its 30th anniversary last year, it offered participants a long-overdue chance to catch up, exchange ideas and celebrate the innova…
Markforged revenue rises 9% amid new batch of FX20 3D printer shipments
Metal and carbon fiber 3D printer manufacturer Markforged (MKFG) has announced that its revenue rose by 9% during Q1 2022. As revealed in its latest financials, Markforged generated $21.9 millio…
6K to expand 3D printing powder and battery cathode production capacities after raising $102M
Speciality 3D printing material developer 6K has managed to raise $102 million in Series D funding. Led by Koch Strategic Platforms and supported by Energy Impact Partners, Albemarle, HG Venture…
SLM Solutions overcomes “ongoing supply chain disruptions” to deliver revenue growth of 7% in Q1 2022
Metal 3D printer manufacturer SLM Solutions (AM3D) has reported a 7% revenue rise within its Q1 2022 financial results. During the first quarter of FY 2022, SLM Solutions brought in €16.9 millio…
Desktop Metal sees its shares fall 65% despite making “strong start to the year”
Industrial 3D printer manufacturer Desktop Metal’s (DM’s) revenue rose by 286% during Q1 2022, according to its latest financial results. During the quarter, new product launches and the r…
3D Systems revenue falls 9% in Q1 2022 as divestitures begin to impact annual growth
US 3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems (DDD) has announced that it suffered a 9% revenue decline in Q1 2022. As revealed in its latest financials, 3D Systems generated just $133 million in Q1 202…
Interview: Alpine’s Pat Warner offers a unique insight into the secretive world of 3D printing in Formula 1
In the high-octane world of Formula 1, split seconds can mean the difference between success and failure, thus its teams push the sport’s technological boundaries to the absolute limit in pursuit of w…
3D printing industry hails Biden’s AM Forward initiative as “solid step forward” for the technology
Leaders from across the 3D printing industry have hailed the potential of President Joe Biden’s AM Forward program to drive the technology’s wider adoption. Launched last week, the initiative is…
Protolabs recovers from “slow start in January” to deliver 7% revenue growth in Q1 2022
Digital manufacturing service provider Protolabs (PRLB) has recovered from a COVID-hit start to Q1 2022 to achieve 7% revenue growth for the period. During Q1 2022, Protolabs brought in $124.2 m…