WALTHAM and BOSTON, MA, July 8, 2024 – Nano Dimension Ltd. and Desktop Metal, Inc. jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Nano Dimension will acquire all outstanding shares of Desktop Metal in an all-cash transaction for $5.50 per share, subject to possible downward adjustments to $4.07 per share, as described below.

At $5.50 per share, the transaction represents a 27.3% premium to Desktop Metal’s closing price and a 20.5% premium to the 30-day VWAP as of July 2, 2024, for total consideration of approximately $183 million, possibly down to $4.07 per share or $135 million in total.

Yoav Stern, Nano Dimension’s chief executive officer and member of the Board of Directors, said, “Our combination with Desktop Metal is another step in Nano Dimension’s evolution to become the leader in digital manufacturing, with capabilities in mass manufacturing for critical industrial applications. We’re excited to join forces with an excellent group of technology leaders, all of whom share our vision for transforming manufacturing to Digital Industry 4.0. I look forward to working with Ric Fulop and his team to drive value for all our stakeholders, including creating opportunities for our employees as part of a larger, more diversified global innovative company, driving customer support and generating long-term value creation for shareholders as we focus on profitable growth.”

Ric Fulop, Desktop Metal’s co-founder and chief executive officer, said, “We’re excited to bring together our pioneering, complementary product portfolios that will further enhance our ability to serve our customers in high-growth industries with a more complete offering of digital manufacturing technologies for metal, electronics, casting, polymer, micro-polymer and ceramics applications. We look forward to working with Nano Dimension to join two great companies and their devoted teams that can serve our stakeholders to the maximum extent possible.”

Compelling Strategic and Financial Benefits

• Unites two product portfolios with highly complementary capabilities: The transaction combines the strengths of each company across varied end user-applications, Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies and material coverage to create the broadest product portfolio across metal, electronics, casting, polymer, micro-polymer and ceramics. Nano is a known leader in 3D-printed electronics and high-performance polymer, ceramic and metal applications, with a robust software platform driven by DeepCube’s deep learning-based AI, while Desktop Metal maintains platforms focused on industrial-volume scale applications of metal and polymer with proprietary materials, software, and sintering solutions.
• Accelerates industry transition to mass production: The union of the two companies will create a long-term business and a leader in 3D print through innovative solutions that drive the transition from prototyping to mainstream tooling and end-use part production. The combined company will be the first AM provider covering the full gamut of customer needs from prototyping to production across a range of critical and high-performance medical and electronics applications in industrial and high-performance materials.
• Deepens exposure in key end markets, enhancing customer penetration, while diversifying its base: The combined company is expected to be able to expand opportunities to cross-sell to its existing customers as well as to grow its overall customer base with optimized customer acquisition capabilities and joint go-to-market strategies, including targeting customers with complementary offerings in shared key markets in the automotive, aerospace/defense, industrial, medical and R&D/academia industries. Together, the combined company will serve a range of industry verticals with blue-chip customers including Amazon, Caterpillar, Fraunhofer Institute, NASA, Raytheon, REHAU, Tesla, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Toyota, the US Army and more.
• Developing a premium, high-margin portfolio of AM & materials solutions with strong recurring revenue potential: Together, Nano Dimension’s and Desktop Metal’s portfolio will be focused on high-tech solutions that generate premium margins and are supported by an installed machine base of over 8,000 systems, representing significant opportunities for recurring revenue generation from a larger services and consumables offering. The combined company will benefit from significantly enhanced scale and a diversified profile with 2023 combined revenue of $246 million, of which 28% was generated by recurring revenue streams from the services and consumables. The combined company’s complementary expertise and leadership in solutions for mass production will create an AM company that has a record of delivering solutions for manufacturing at high volumes.
• Together, the combined company will have a strong financial profile and cash reserves, to support a path to profitability and strategic initiatives: The combination will enable pooling of resources in administration, sales, marketing and R&D and generate efficiencies and cost savings opportunities, while enhancing R&D and innovation capabilities. The combination is anticipated to generate in excess of $30 million in run-rate synergies over the next few years, in addition to previously announced cost savings from each of the two organizations. We believe business operations and capabilities will provide for consolidation opportunities as the combined company focuses on core geographies, including offices, R&D and manufacturing facilities in the multiple US locations, UK, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Italy, Israel and APAC.

Transaction Highlights

Subject to the terms and conditions of the merger agreement, Nano Dimension will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Desktop Metal for $5.50 per share in cash. The purchase price may be adjusted for:

• Transaction expenses: Desktop Metal estimates that transaction expenses will be approximately $11 million, which would result in an approximate decrease of $0.44 per share. The maximum reduction, based on expenses, is $0.63 per share.
• If the closing of the transaction extends into 2025, Nano Dimension has committed to providing Desktop Metal with a $20 million secured loan facility. Desktop Metal does not expect to draw on the facility, but to the extent it does, there will be an adjustment to the purchase price based on the amount drawn prior to closing of up to $0.80 per share.
• If all reductions will occur, the price will be $4.07 per share, a total consideration of $135 million.

The closing of the transaction is subject to certain closing conditions, including the approval of Desktop Metal’s stockholders, and required regulatory approvals, and certain termination rights as described in the merger agreement.

Additional information about the proposed transaction, including a copy of the merger agreement, will be provided in a Report of Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K to be filed by Nano Dimension and a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed by Desktop Metal with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) and available at www.sec.gov.

Timing and Approvals

The transaction, which was unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies, is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions described above.

Financing

The transaction is not subject to a financing condition. Nano Dimension intends to finance the transaction using its cash on hand. The combined company is expected to have a strong cash position at closing, with approximately $665 million at the $5.50 per share price ,or $680 million at the reduced price $4.07 per share price as described above, of projected cash and cash equivalents post-transaction, which assumes no repurchases of Desktop Metal’s $115 million outstanding convertible notes which will be required as a result of the transaction if holders accept the offer to repurchase, unless refinanced.

Advisors

Greenhill & Co., LLC, an affiliate of Mizuho, is serving as exclusive financial advisor to Nano Dimension, and Greenberg Traurig and Sullivan & Worcester LLP are serving as Nano Dimension’s legal counsel. Stifel is serving as financial advisor to Desktop Metal, while Latham & Watkins LLP and Shibolet & Co. are serving as legal counsel.

About Nano Dimension

Nano Dimension’s vision is to transform existing electronics and mechanical manufacturing into Industry 4.0 environmentally friendly & economically efficient precision additive electronics and manufacturing – by delivering solutions that convert digital designs to electronic or mechanical devices – on demand, anytime, anywhere.

Nano Dimension’s strategy is driven by the application of deep learning-based AI to drive improvements in manufacturing capabilities by using self-learning & self-improving systems, along with the management of a distributed manufacturing network via the cloud.

Nano Dimension has served over 2,000 customers across vertical target markets such as aerospace and defense, advanced automotive, high-tech industrial, specialty medical technology, R&D, and academia. The Company designs and makes Additive Electronics and Additive Manufacturing 3D printing machines and consumable materials. Additive Electronics are manufacturing machines that enable the design and development of High-Performance-Electronic-Devices (Hi-PED®s). Additive Manufacturing includes manufacturing solutions for production of metal, ceramic, and specialty polymers-based applications – from millimeters to several centimeters in size with micron precision.

Through the integration of its portfolio of products, Nano Dimension is offering the advantages of rapid prototyping, high-mix-low-volume production, IP security, minimal environmental footprint, and design-for-manufacturing capabilities, which is all unleashed with the limitless possibilities of additive manufacturing.

For more information, please visit www.nano-di.com.

About Desktop Metal

Desktop Metal is driving Additive Manufacturing 2.0, a new era of on-demand, digital mass production of industrial, medical, and consumer products. Its innovative 3D printers, materials, and software deliver the speed, cost, and part quality required for this transformation. Desktop Metal is the original inventors and world leaders of the 3D printing methods it believes will empower this shift, binder jetting and digital light processing. Today, Desktop Metal’s systems print metal, polymer, sand and other ceramics, as well as foam and recycled wood. Manufacturers use its technology worldwide to save time and money, reduce waste, increase flexibility, and produce designs that solve the world’s toughest problems and enable once-impossible innovations.

Learn more about Desktop Metal at www.desktopmetal.com.

CHICAGO, IL, July 8, 2024 – As leaders in the additive manufacturing industry, Dynamism is excited to introduce the highly anticipated Tullomer Super-polymer Filament from Z-Polymers to customers for the first time in North America. This innovative filament is set to revolutionize the 3D printing industry with its exceptional properties and performance. This material is a pure polymer (no fillers) which provides equivalent properties of polymers with continuous fibers (e.g., carbon, Kevlar, glass) and can also be printed on a range of non-proprietary printers such as the Bambu Lab and Ultimaker printers. To experience the superior quality firsthand, contact Dynamism for a print sample and see how Tullomer Filament can transform your projects.

Environmentally Friendly

In addition to its outstanding performance, Tullomer Filament is also an eco-friendly choice. It is completely PFAS-free, fully recyclable, and has an eco-friendly manufacturing process that uses less energy and creates less waste than other materials with similar properties.

Unmatched Quality and Performance

Z-Polymers’ Tullomer Filament stands out in the market due to its superior combination of properties: strength, rigidity, Stable CTE, inertness, non-flammability etc., and ability to run on various non-proprietary printers. Designed for professional applications, Tullomer Filament offers a unique com­bination of high strength/stiffness, non-corrosive, non-flammable, extremely high chemical resistance, very low moisture absorption, high thermal performance, and low dielectric material properties, and RF Transparency.

About Z-Polymers

Z-Polymers is a leading materials science company that manufactures high-performance 3D printing materials and fibers with a focus on innovation and sustainability, Z-Polymers develops cutting-edge filaments that meet the needs of today’s most demanding applications.

About Dynamism

Dynamism is a long-established leader in 3D printing and advanced technology, delivering cutting-edge solutions to premiere global organizations. They provide impartial, expert advice on next-generation products and services for manufacturing and design. They focus on white glove customer service, with special emphasis on fast and reliable support after the sale.

For more information, visit www.dynamism.com.

LOD, Israel, July 3, 2024 – Massivit 3D Printing Technologies, a leading provider of industrial 3D printing systems, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Sika Deutschland GmbH (SIKA). Under this agreement, SIKA’s materials will be printed for the first time on Massivit’s 3D printer, the Massivit 10000, and marketed under joint branding starting in the second half of 2024.

Massivit estimates that the cooperation with SIKA will increase the number of potential customers, the use of printers, and the consumption of printing materials. Additionally, this partnership will help the company penetrate additional markets through the diverse range of materials available from SIKA.

Erez Zimerman, CEO at Massivit: “Our strategic cooperation with SIKA, renowned for their high-quality materials, marks a significant milestone for Massivit. In the 3D printing industry, high-quality materials are essential for penetrating new markets. This collaboration with SIKA, a global leader in its field, will help us reach a new potential customer base as well as offer our existing customers the best available materials for 3D printing.”

The agreement details the cooperation between the companies, regulating the joint branding, production, supply, and sale of printing materials, and it stipulates, among other things, the following:

• The printed materials will be branded and marketed under the brand names SikaBiresin CIM and MASSIVIT.
• Massivit will sell & market the co-branded materials for use with its Massivit printers.
• The printers using these materials will be branded with the logo “Powered by SikaBiresin”.

SIKA is a global Swiss conglomerate founded over 100 years ago. It is listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange with an estimated market value of approximately 40 billion Swiss Francs and an annual sales volume of approximately 11 billion Swiss Francs. SIKA operates in the construction and waterproofing industry and is engaged in the development and production of various materials for industrial applications including composite materials – a market that Massivit is penetrating.

The Massivit 10000, based on “Cast in Motion” technology, offers rapid printing of molds and tools using specialized materials suited to diverse industries. To date, this technology has been adopted by the automotive, marine, advertising, and entertainment industries, to name a few. The collaboration with SIKA will expand the range of printable materials using the Massivit 10000, helping customers shift from traditional methods to modern 3D printing solutions.

The signing of this agreement coincides with significant company business development activities that have taken place in recent months, such as sales of printers to leading companies worldwide in various sectors:

• Japanese company Tsujikawa purchased a Massivit 10000 printer. This is the third purchase of a Massivit printer by this customer that previously purchased two Massivit 1800 printers. Tsujikawa operates in the marketing and advertising markets.
• Bombardier, a Canadian manufacturer of business jets, purchased a Massivit 1800 printer. Bombardier will use this printer to produce prototypes and interior parts for its Aviation Division.
• Navistar, one of the largest truck and bus manufacturers in the USA, owned by the Volkswagen Group, purchased a Massivit 5000 printer.

Additionally, the company successfully launched the Massivit 3000 printer, capable of printing large objects quickly and at a competitive entry price. This will enable the company to attract more potential customers from the advertising and marketing industry that previously may not have been able to afford to adopt Massivit’s technology due to the cost of its printers.

The Massivit 3000 printer was launched during drupa, the world’s largest international printing industry exhibition. It generated significant interest, and as a result, the company received 15 new orders during the exhibition, which the company intends to supply by the end of 2024.

About Massivit 3D Printing Technologies

Massivit 3D Printing Technologies is a pioneer in large-volume 3D printing solutions for the automotive, marine, rail, furniture, and advertising markets. The company’s solutions enable the cost-effective production of molds and models at unprecedented speed, utilizing industrial materials. Its vision is to shift the production of large objects from traditional and outdated methods to digital manufacturing through rapid 3D printing while using industrial materials. The company was founded in 2013 by a team of experts led by Gershon Miller, founder of Objet Geometries. The company’s headquarters is in Lod, Israel, where it serves the global markets through an extensive network of distributors.

For more information, visit www.massivit3d.com.

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN and REHOVOT, Israel, July 3, 2024 – In recognition of its leadership in ESG & sustainability, Stratasys, Ltd. was honored with four Sustainability Recognition Awards at the Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (AMGTA) 2024 Annual Summit in Los Angeles on June 24.

Stratasys recently won four awards from the Additive Manufacturing Green Trade Association for its work in sustainability. (Photo: Business Wire)

Stratasys received accolades across multiple categories, underscoring its commitment to environmental sustainability and innovation:

• Environmental Management Systems – For maintaining ISO 14001 EMS certification, demonstrating rigorous environmental governance.
• Sustainability Reporting – Recognized for its transparency and excellence in publicly publishing detailed Sustainability/ESG/CSR reports.
• Environmental Sustainability Research – For its active role in commissioning and publishing critical research focused on sustainability within the additive manufacturing landscape.
• Excellence in AM Sustainability – Honored for its initiatives that significantly expand the understanding and application of more sustainable manufacturing practices globally.

The awards ceremony acknowledges and encourages the significant efforts made by its member organizations in promoting AM technologies and practices for better, more sustainable, and economically advantageous manufacturing around the world.

“The AMGTA’s mission to promote and advance the sustainability value proposition of the Additive Manufacturing industry aligns nicely with Stratasys’ objectives for evidence-based sustainability operations,” said Sherri Monroe, executive director of the AMGTA. “Stratasys’ achievements reflect their leadership and commitment to advancing additive manufacturing technology in a way that benefits, people, our planet, and users around the world.”

Mindful Manufacturing is Stratasys’ ESG strategy, reinforcing the Company’s commitment to rethinking how things are made, with the goal of designing and producing products and parts that demonstrate improved environmental, social and governance stewardship.

Rosa Coblens, VP of sustainability & communications at Stratasys, commented on the recognition: “These awards are a testament to our dedication to the Mindful Manufacturing approach. At Stratasys, we are not just participating in AM-enabled sustainability efforts but are leading our market by example. By measuring, reporting, and practicing evidence-based continuous improvements in ESG and sustainability, we are setting new standards for the entire industry.”

About Stratasys

Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products and healthcare. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. The world’s leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.

To learn more about Stratasys, visit www.stratasys.com.

LOS ANGELES, CA, June 27, 2024 – During the Rapid+TCT additive manufacturing event, Würth Additive Group (WAG), an innovator in digital supply chain solutions and part of the globally leading Würth Group in fasteners, MRO, safety, and physical inventory solutions— announced a strategic partnership with Raise3D, a leading 3D printing hardware and consumables manufacturer, and Henkel, renowned for adhesives and Loctite additive resin materials. This collaboration signifies the start of a customer-focused mission to bring 3D printing to everyday applications.

Mikhail Gladkikh, PhD, Director of Technology, Würth Additive Group, with Raise3D DF2 Printer highlighting Digital Inventory Services (DIS), with Henkel Loctite 3D Printing Resins.

Since Würth Additive announced Digital Inventory Services (DIS) at the AMUG Conference in March 2024, they have initiated a new era of inventory management solutions. Würth Additive, Raise3D, and Henkel Loctite’s 3D Teams have strategically synchronized their equipment, inventory platform, and materials, including Loctite’s tested resins. This collaboration has resulted in tailored and simplified product applications for one of the first DIS beta-users, IMS Verbindungstechnik GmbH & Co. KG, experts in fasteners crafted from plastic, metal, and spring steel, with a clientele that spans the global automotive industry, various other industries, wholesale trading, export-import operations, the aviation sector, and subcontractors.

Luke Cunningham, 3D Technician, Würth Additive Group, with Raise3D DF2 Printer highlighting Digital Inventory Services (DIS), with Henkel Loctite tested Resins.

This holistic collaboration marks a significant shift from conventional 3D printing partnerships, redefining standard additive manufacturing relationships among OEMs, VARs, product innovators, industrial application engineers, and 3D printing end-users. Instead of limiting printing options based on conflicting priorities, these three organizations work together to integrate additive manufacturing for unique customer applications.

Raise3D products will be sold through Würth channels and be directly integrated with Digital Inventory Services, utilizing Loctite’s tested resins for automated workflows and easier quality control. This collaboration focuses on enhancing the end user’s customer experience with productive 3D-printed parts in distributed manufacturing. Würth Additive Group, Raise3D, and Henkel are committed to continuously improving and meeting customer needs, and they plan to include more collaborators in the future.

Mikhail Gladkikh, PhD, Director of Technology, Würth Additive Group, with Raise3D DF2 Printer highlighting Digital Inventory Services (DIS), with Henkel Loctite 3D Printing Resins.

Always In Stock: Collaborative Commentary 

AJ Strandquist, CEO of Würth Additive Group, emphasizes the collaborative commitment to ease of use and access to additive manufacturing: “Raise3D is not just a partner; they are a powerhouse of experience and expertise, prioritizing the end user’s experience. Their printers, operating in an internal service bureau and producing hundreds of thousands of parts, demonstrate their understanding of bringing additive applications into production. Their experience has led to the development of some of the most advanced 3D systems on the market. Integrating our Digital Inventory Services (DIS) IoT Edge Device into their equipment and hardware systems opens up a world of possibilities, giving our customers complete control over their production. With Henkel strategically joining this miss as well, we can offer customers more choices with no loss in the ease of use for our automated workflows.”

Edward Feng, CEO of Raise3D, comments on the additive collaboration: “Würth Additive is the ideal partner as we look into future growth. Their DIS platform enhances the utility of our products and ensures they meet the application’s needs. As a machine manufacturer and solutions provider, I’m well aware of the complexities of 3D printing. The good news is that we can simplify this complexity through a user-friendly experience and controlled workflows. Combining our core competencies, we prioritize putting the customer first and providing exceptional value to AM users.”

In a strategic move that signifies a major shift from traditional to digital supply chains, Sam Bail, director of sales at Henkel Loctite, shared his perspective, he commented, “We are pleased to be a part of the DIS program with Würth Additive and Raise3D. Developing validated material workflows through this partnership ensures additively manufactured parts meet the customers’ standards transitioning from digital to physical parts.”

Reflecting on the partnership’s future, Strandquist stated: “We are looking forward to working together more collaboratively through this industrial partnership surrounding Digital Inventory Services (DIS) to better serve our customers by adding additive manufacturing, with ease, to their digital supply chain solution. Working together between Raise3D and Loctite, we will help bring these applications to the masses and continuously problem-solve with our customers to keep them always in stock.”

About Würth Additive Group

As an integral part of Würth Industry North America (WINA), a $1 billion division of the Würth Group renowned for leading the fastener distribution market, Würth Additive Group stands at the forefront of additive manufacturing innovation. With over 110 locations across North America, WINA is committed to delivering many products and services, including pioneering 3D printing and additive solutions enhanced by Digital Inventory Services. This commitment extends through its global supply chain, offering unparalleled reach and personalized local services.

Würth Additive Group leverages this extensive network to provide industrial-grade 3D printing technologies, materials, and applications. It aims to transform manufacturing processes across critical automotive, aerospace, and healthcare industries. This collaborative effort embodies our dedication to driving innovation, ensuring high-quality product and service delivery, and revolutionizing manufacturing landscapes worldwide.

For more information, visit wurthadditive.com.

NORTH ANDOVER, MA, June 27, 2024 – 6K Additive – a division of 6K, announced the company is partnering with several distributors and agents to create a network of commercial partners internationally. Specifically, Broder Metals Group will distribute material in the UK and Ireland, materials in India will be distributed by Advance Metal Powder, while Infotron/Plastosel will cover Turkey and Intelligent AM will supply powder in Israel, UAE and Saudi Arabia as agents. The company will selectively add new distributors and agents over the coming months based on market demand and identifying the partners best suited to represent 6K Additive.

Nick Pflugh, chief commercial officer for 6K Additive, said, “The breadth of material offerings we have, the quality standards, and the sustainability benefits have attracted customers globally to 6K Additive. Having local professionals who not only understand the customer requirements but also understand materials and applications for metal additive manufacturing is crucial to support the international market. Our new network of agents and distributors each excel at helping customers qualify the right material for the right application. We are excited to welcome them to the extended team of 6K Additive.”

6K’s UniMelt plasma production system is uniquely capable of converting metal scrap and end-of-life parts into high-performance metal powders for additive manufacturing, metal injection molding, and other powder metallurgy production techniques. By doing so, they provide, for the first time, access to a vast domestic supply of strategically important metals and alloys such as nickel and titanium from machine shops and boneyards, as well as refractory powders such as C103, tungsten, and others that are critical to hypersonic and nuclear applications. The patented 6K Additive process cleans, prepares, and spheroidizes scrap alloys into high-quality powders with performance superior to atomization technologies.

The expanded distribution network announcement follows 6K Additive’s life cycle assessment projects for titanium and nickel powders. Quantifying the environmental impact of producing printable metal powders and comparing atomization technology methods to 6K Additive’s process, the independent study found that 6K’s UniMelt process delivered a 91% energy reduction and 92% carbon emission reduction from traditional processes for Ni718 powder. The independent study can be downloaded here.

Companies interested in working with 6K Additive regarding their specific powder requirements are urged to visit 6KAdditive.com.

About 6K

6K produces and innovates with UniMelt microwave plasma technology for the localized production of critical materials. 6K’s UniMelt technology is applied across a vast range of markets, from additive manufacturing (6K Additive) and essential battery materials (6K Energy) to future growth sectors (6K Next). UniMelt plasma creates a path for true sustainability, reducing carbon emissions, lowering energy use, and utilizing recycled content to create a circular economy—all while reducing conversion costs and providing a secure, domestic supply chain. UniMelt is industrially operational and producing critical materials at scale today. The company’s headquarters and the 6K Energy Battery Center of Excellence are located in North Andover, MA, with 6K Additive’s production facility in Burgettstown, PA, and a full-scale PlusCAM battery material manufacturing plant under construction in Jackson, TN.

For more information, visit www.6Kinc.com.

VENTURA, CA, June 26, 2024 – Nexa3D, the leader in ultrafast 3D printing solutions, announced the launch of its newest innovation, Xyon—an advanced carbon-fiber filled plastic 3D printing filament, set to transform the industry. Designed for both desktop and industrial applications, Xyon promises to deliver the same robust performance as market competitors like Onyx but at a more economical cost, fulfilling Nexa3D’s commitment to offering high-quality, cost-effective, and customer-centric solutions.

A New Era in High Performance Filament 3D Printing

As the first filament released after Nexa3D’s acquisition of high-performance extrusion experts Essentium, Inc, Xyon is not merely a material choice; it’s a pivotal shift in 3D printing dynamics.

“At Nexa3D, we empower our customers with the freedom of choice,” said Avi Reichental, CEO, co-founder, and chairman of Nexa3D. “Xyon represents a breakthrough in super polymer extrusion technology that combines exceptional quality with significant cost savings. This launch is a testament to our commitment to revolutionize 3D printing accessibility, enabling a wider range of applications and empowering professionals worldwide to realize their creative and industrial potential.”

Key Advantages of Xyon

• Cost Efficiency: Xyon is engineered to be highly cost-effective, offering exceptional quality at a fraction of the cost of other industrial-grade carbon fiber filaments.
• Performance and Compatibility: Designed to work within existing print parameters, Xyon ensures broad compatibility, easy integration, and seamless transitions for users of competitive products like Onyx. It’s also compatible with key brands like Bambu Labs.
• Versatility: From prototyping to manufacturing, Xyon handles a wide array of applications, ensuring versatility without the need to switch materials.
• Quality Assurance: Leveraging Nexa3D’s cutting-edge super polymer technology, Xyon guarantees superior durability and reliability for all 3D printing needs.

Experience the Freedom of Choice

Nexa3D is excited to demonstrate Xyon at the RAPID + TCT event in Los Angeles, where attendees can witness firsthand the game-changing capabilities of this innovative material.

Join Nexa3D in redefining the possibilities of high-performance 3D printing with Xyon. Visit Nexa3D.com for more details.

About Nexa3D

Nexa3D is passionate about digitizing supply chains sustainably by pushing the limits of additive manufacturing. The company makes ultrafast polymer and metal 3D printers that deliver up to 20x productivity gains to professionals and businesses of all sizes. Partnerships with world-class material suppliers, Nexa3D’s open materials platform, and the company’s robust portfolio of proprietary materials unlock the full potential of additively manufactured polymers and metals for volume production. Automated software tools optimize the entire production cycle using process interplay algorithms that ensure part performance and production consistency, while reducing waste, energy, and minimizing carbon footprint.

For more information, visit the Nexa3D website.

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN and REHOVOT, Israel & RIGA, Latvia, June 25, 2024 – Stratasys Ltd. and aviation manufacturing pioneer AM Craft, announced that they are partnering to align the two companies’ efforts to grow the demand for flight-certified 3D printed parts in the aviation industry. The companies signed a definitive commercial collaboration agreement, along with Stratasys’ strategic investment in AM Craft.

These 3D Printed custom cup holders and trays are printed in color and installed in regional jet cockpits without need for further finishing. (Photo: Business Wire)

Holding an EASA Part 21G Production Organization Approval, AM Craft solves a key barrier to broader adoption of 3D printed parts in the aviation industry by delivering airworthiness certified parts to airlines, MROs, and OEMs. Additive manufacturing has strong appeal as a supply chain solution in these markets due to the long sustainment life of aircraft and the resulting challenges in forecasting and stocking replacement parts.

“The low volume, high mix nature of the aviation aftermarket has resulted in extreme challenges to supply even the most minor of parts necessary to keep global fleets flying,” said Stratasys senior vice president Jeff Hemenway. “Additive manufacturing addresses those challenges by cost-effectively producing at the rates and volumes required. AM Craft’s EASA-approved approach to certification takes this burden off the end customer.”

Airlines are able to replace out-of-production seat arm caps with fully finished 3D printed equivalents. (Photo: Business Wire)

To facilitate the partnership with Stratasys, Hemenway is joining the AM Craft board of directors.

Didzis Dejus, CEO of AM Craft, adds, “Aligning with Stratasys will further strengthen the confidence of our customers that we can supply them with needed parts. Given Stratasys’ leadership in additive manufacturing we will continue to drive the adoption of 3D printing in the airline and MRO industries. Their technology is an ideal fit for aviation.”

AM Craft currently produces aviation components in Europe and has demonstrated the ability to extend their Production Organization Approval to Paradigm 3D, a partner company in Dubai, UAE. Stratasys currently engages in certified aviation parts manufacturing through subsidiary Additive Flight Solutions (AFS) in Singapore. In structuring this partnership, AM Craft will own and operate AFS, further extending AM Craft’s production network to Southeast Asia, and add a Hamburg facility later this year.

The combined network operates 13 printers under EASA 21G approval, which have produced more than 28,000 flight parts to date. A future step within the partnership will be to evaluate collaboration with US-based Stratasys Direct Manufacturing, and their substantial install base of similar equipment.

“Aviation is a global industry, and our customers see localization of production as a major advantage that AM Craft can offer. By aligning with Stratasys and Additive Flight Solutions, we are better able to meet our customers’ needs to be in more major MRO hubs,” said Scott Sevcik, AM Craft VP of strategy and business development. “In addition to being where our customers need us to be, it’s also critical that we continue to build the catalog of parts. We believe that this collaboration with Stratasys, as well as other major aviation suppliers and distributers, will help us to accelerate our future growth.”

Stratasys and AM Craft both look forward to further developing additional aspects of their collaboration to accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing within the aviation industry.

About AM Craft

AM Craft is an end-to-end aviation supplier that leverages expertise in polymer additive manufacturing, design, airworthiness certification, and a distributed production methodology to ensure customers have the right part, at the right time, in the right location. AM Craft’s distributed production methodology combines in-house design and manufacturing with independent local production partners under a unified certification umbrella to bring flight part production to the point of need. Headquartered in Riga, Latvia, AM Craft operates on four continents and serves a global customer base in the aviation industry.

To learn more about AM Craft, visit www.am-craft.com.

About Stratasys

Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products and healthcare. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. The world’s leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.

For more information, visit www.stratasys.com.

BOSTON, Ma, June 21, 2024 – Desktop Metal, a global leader in Additive Manufacturing 2.0 technologies for mass production, today announced that the X25Pro production binder jet 3D printer can now process TurboFuse – an intelligent, high-strength binder chemistry that eliminates a heating step during printing and improves already-fast binder jet 3D print speeds by 50% or more, depending on selected print parameters and material.

Now offered on the Desktop Metal X25Pro production metal binder jetting platform, TurboFuse is an intelligent, high-strength binder that eliminates a heating step during printing and improves already-fast binder jet 3D print speeds by 50% or more, depending on selected print parameters and material. (Graphic: Business Wire)

TurboFuse is currently available for use on the X25Pro with 316L stainless steel, and will require purchase of an upgrade kit for existing customers. The binder is also compatible with 16 metals and one cermet, with parameter validation now underway.

Eaton, an intelligent power management company with six Desktop Metal printers, is currently beta testing TurboFuse on its X25Pro at its Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence, a part of Eaton Research Labs, in Southfield, Mich.

“Eaton is thrilled to collaborate with Desktop Metal to prove this new binder technology. Using the new binder, we have reduced our print times by nearly 4x from the previous binder system,” said Eric Johnson, Ph.D., senior manager — additive manufacturing, at Eaton Research Labs. “This is a game changer and significantly enhances the affordability of this technology.”

Ric Fulop, Founder and CEO of Desktop Metal, said the Desktop Metal team is delighted to finally unveil this new binder to the market, with availability of upgrade kits slated for Q3.

“TurboFuse is an intelligent chemistry developed specifically for binder jetting by the world’s most experienced binder jetting team at Desktop Metal,” Fulop said. “By implementing TurboFuse on the X25Pro, we have dramatically improved print speeds of the market’s most popular and trusted production binder jet system and delivered other benefits as well, such as stronger green parts and improved printhead life — all of which reduce operating and per-unit part costs.

“The entire team at Desktop Metal remains as committed as ever to binder jetting as we prepare to showcase significant customer parts produced on the X25Pro in aluminum, silicon carbide and more, at RAPID + TCT in Los Angeles. These parts demonstrate new milestones in binder jetting.”

With the launch of TurboFuse, Desktop Metal now offers the most diverse portfolio of binders for binder jet 3D printing — sold under the “Fuse” name — to process the widest range of metals and ceramics for specific properties and applications. The portfolio now includes TurboFuse, CleanFuse, AquaFuse, PhenolFuse, and FluidFuse.

The X25Pro is a mid-sized production metal binder jet 3D printer with a build volume of 400 x 250 x 250 mm (15.75 x 9.84 x 9.84 in). It is part of DM’s X-Series line of metal 3D printers featuring Triple Advanced Compaction Technology (ACT), which has discrete mechanical controls for dispensing, spreading, and compacting ultra-fine powders in binder jetting. This feature enables tight parameter control across a wide range of metal and ceramic powder types and size distributions.

For more information, visit TeamDM.com/X25Pro_TurboFuse.

About Desktop Metal

Desktop Metal is driving Additive Manufacturing 2.0, a new era of on-demand, digital mass production of industrial, medical, and consumer products. Their innovative 3D printers, materials, and software deliver the speed, cost, and part quality required for this transformation. They’re the original inventors and world leaders of the 3D printing methods we believe will empower this shift, binder jetting and digital light processing. Today, their systems print metal, polymer, sand and other ceramics, as well as foam and recycled wood. Manufacturers use our technology worldwide to save time and money, reduce waste, increase flexibility, and produce designs that solve the world’s toughest problems and enable once-impossible innovations.

For more information, visit www.desktopmetal.com.