State of the Market Report | October 09, 2019
3D printing is a mature technology for use in prototyping and is also increasingly widely used for molds and tools. However, looking forward, 3D printing for manufacturing end‑use parts at some scale will grow significantly in market share (and dramatically in absolute market size). Companies in ... Not part of subscription
News Commentary | July 17, 2019
Sandvik has become an active player within various parts of the metal 3D printing value chain. In early 2019, the company combined its powder division with its additive manufacturing division, and recently, it acquired a 30% stake in Beam‑IT as part of its efforts to grow it market share in the ... Not part of subscription
Company Snapshot | October 09, 2019
The company was started by Amir Mansouri, Jing Zhang, and Hossein Bassir in 2014. The company is a developer of DLP 3D printers and printable photopolymer materials for the dental industry. Compared to others in the field, the company claims improvements in printer cost and production speed compared... Not part of subscription
by Tugce Uslu
There are several ways to engage in the polymer 3D printing space for materials companies. While some of the multinational chemical and material companies act as material suppliers (and hence partner with 3D printing hardware developers for material development), BASF is active in the whole 3D printing value chain with its solutions rebranded as Forward AM. The acquisition of Sculpteo is part of BASF's holistic 3D printing strategy and creates a direct sales channel for its materials through a well-established service bureau.
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