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‘LithaGlass powered by Glassomer’ material launched by Lithoz Materials

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Following extensive research in collaboration with Glassomer, a German-based glass manufacturer, Lithoz has unveiled its most recent material, ‘LithaGlass powered by Glassomer’. Glassomer recognized Lithoz’s cutting-edge Lithography-based Ceramic Manufacturing technology as the sole process capable of refining and 3D printing their material with unparalleled precision and intricacy. This quartz glass-based composite slurry marks a groundbreaking milestone for both partners.

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Nexa3D acquires Addifab AM Industry

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Nexa3D, a specialist in ultrafast polymer 3D printing hardware, has completed the acquisition of Addifab, the originator of Freeform Injection Molding, a proprietary and patented digital tooling process that couples the design freedom of 3D printing with the mechanical performance of injection molding using thousands engineering materials.

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Wohlers Report 2023 focusses on the growth of the AM industry Money & Funding

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Wohlers Associates, powered by ASTM International, has released its annual Wohlers Report 2023. This year’s report takes a deep dive into the growth of the additive manufacturing industry, with insights from 10 industry sectors. New content includes an examination of large-format AM applications, including aerospace and construction, as well as a look at the growing number of AM standards and codes.

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Nano Dimension increases offer for Stratasys; fights off own takeover attempt AM Industry

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With another somewhat unconventional public move, Nano Dimension Ltd. (Nasdaq: NNDM) has submitted a revised offer to acquire Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS) for $19.55 per share in cash (the previous offer was $18 per share and it had been turned down by Stratasys board. At the height of the 2013-2014 period, Stratasys stocks traded above $120 per share. At the same time, Nano Dimension has filed a lawsuit against its own shareholders, Murchinson Ltd. (“Murchinson”), Anson Advisors, Inc. (“Anson”), Boothbay Fund Management (“Boothbay”) and their affiliates, “for improperly acquiring and misusing their shareholding interests in Nano Dimension.” Nano Dimension also just reported full FY 2022 revenues of $46 million (Stratasys generated roughly 14 times as much).

Linde launches LINSPRAY Connect post-AM cold spraying gas supply solution 3D Printing Processes

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Linde, an industrial gases and engineering company, has launched its next-generation post-additive manufacturing cold spraying gas supply solution, LINSPRAY Connect, which will significantly enhance the reliability and safety of the cold spraying process. The advanced supply solution was developed in collaboration with German cold spraying technology leader, Impact Innovations.

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Baker Hughes and Oqton enter software development agreement AM Software

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Oqton, a software provider helping manufacturers increase innovation and efficiency by intelligently automating production, and Baker Hughes, a global energy technology company, have entered a technical and commercial software development agreement. The agreement will bring together the two companies’ engineering expertise and knowledge of manufacturing to develop an industrial, digital ecosystem that will transform how manufacturers bring their products to market in highly regulated industries such as energy, aerospace, and healthcare. The solution is intended to accelerate the design and production of additively manufactured parts across the entire manufacturing workflow to increase efficiency and facilitate regulatory compliance.

Geoffrey Doyle appointed as CIO of Zeda AM Industry

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Zeda, Inc. (formerly PrinterPrezz, Inc.), a global leader in advanced 3D manufacturing and nanotechnology solutions for the medical, space, defense, and aerospace industries, has appointed Geoffrey Doyle as the company’s Chief Investment Officer. He previously served as a founding advisor. In this role, Geoffrey will be a critical driver of the company’s international expansion plans and investment strategies.