Published:
November 26, 2019
Services:
Chemicals More...
Priorities:
Materials Needs Discovery More...
Topics:
3D Printing Software | Composite 3D Printing More...
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Acquisition More...
Further Reading
Materialise plans to acquire Link3D with focus on SaaS strategy
News Commentary | April 19, 2021
Materialise offers Streamics, a similar tool for additive manufacturing workflow management that is technologically undifferentiated from Link3D's solutions. The planned acquisition is mainly driven by Materialise's broader strategic shift toward being a SaaS platform and the potential gain of ... Not part of subscription
Vertico
Company Snapshot | November 12, 2021
The company was started by Volker Ruitinga, who does not have an established track record in 3D printing but comes from an automotive‑component manufacturing background. The company develops concrete 3D printing systems using both gantry‑ and robotic‑arm‑based material extrusion methods. Compared to... Not part of subscription
Loop 3D
Company Profile | May 05, 2022
Offers fiber‑reinforced composite 3D printers and materials; claims high accuracy and low warpage owing to the stable machine frame and optimized parameters Sells two materials — carbon fiber‑reinforced polyamide and glass fiber‑reinforced polyamide with 30% fiber volume; also provides an open ... 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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