News Commentary | December 15, 2020
Stratasys has struggled with its sales for a while, and the 3D printing community has cast its profile as the opposite of innovation. A lack of focus and being slow to react to new trends, business models, and technologies are some of the reasons behind this. According to its new CEO, the company ... To read more, click here.
News Commentary | January 12, 2021
In February, Japan's METI will launch a program to facilitate collaborations between foreign startups and Japanese small and medium enterprises (SMEs), focusing on bringing in Asia startups with digital transformation capabilities for decarbonization, healthcare, mobility, retail, and agritech. ... Not part of subscription
News Commentary | February 25, 2021
Since Japan announced its carbon neutrality pledge, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has launched a product database for CO2‑derived products and will now provide financial support for overseas carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects. The focus on non‑Japan CCS projects ... Not part of subscription
by Michael Holman
Founded in 2019, the Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (AMGTA) boosts 3D printing for sustainability and now has added industry stalwarts like EOS, GE Additive, Siemens Digital Industries Software, and SLM Solutions to founding members like Sintavia and Taiyo Nippon Sanso. While the AMGTA seems more focused on validating and promoting the environmental benefits of 3D printing technology today, innovations to further improve 3D pritnting sustainabilty will be a key trend in coming years. Watch to see if this organization can become an innovation driver as well, as it does bring together a strong complete ecosystem with printer makers, material firms, software developers, and users.
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