The additive manufacturing sector is back in the spotlight with a major transaction that reshapes a well-known chapter of the market. Nano Dimension has signed a definitive agreement to sell Markforged to Stratasys in an all-cash deal valued at $42.5 million.
According to the companies’ press releases, Markforged generated about $70 million in revenue in 2025, while running an estimated annual operating loss near $15 million. Given those results, Nano Dimension determined that divesting Markforged was preferable to continuing to subsidize its operations. Nano Dimension had acquired Markforged in 2024 for roughly $116 million. The company expects the transaction to lower its annual cash burn by approximately $15 million through a combination of direct and indirect operating cost savings.
Nano Dimension acquired Markforged in 2024 and is now selling it to Stratasys, but the Metal Binder Jetting technology will be retained.
The sale is part of Phase 2 of Nano Dimension’s three-stage strategic plan. Phase 1 focused on cutting operating expenses. Phase 2, which includes divestitures such as this sale, aims to simplify the company by selling non-core business units. Phase 3, which the company says is already underway, will evaluate strategic alternatives to maximize long-term shareholder value. David Stehlin, CEO of Nano Dimension, said the agreement positions Markforged for continued growth and success under Stratasys ownership.
Nano Dimension will retain Markforged’s Metal Binder Jetting division, preserving the brand’s most advanced metal printing technology. That unit aligns closely with Nano Dimension’s strategic focus on defense and aerospace applications and remains part of the company’s future plans.
For Stratasys, the acquisition brings an established brand, a solid customer base, and Markforged’s continuous carbon fiber technology, which is widely used in aerospace, defense, and automotive sectors. Stratasys projects the acquired business will reach profitability within the first year after closing. Yoav Zeif, CEO of Stratasys, said the acquisition enhances the company’s ability to meet growing customer needs in critical markets such as defense and aerospace.
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026. After closing, two main developments will be important to watch: how Stratasys integrates Markforged into its portfolio while preserving the brand’s identity, and how Nano Dimension evolves following its reorganization and the retention of the Metal Binder Jetting business.
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