#3DExpress: Sintratec Announces Closure Following Bankruptcy

We are back with #3DEXPRESS to show you all the highlights of the news from the additive manufacturing sector this week! First, after a decade of business, Sintratec has begun to cease operations as of May 7th, 2024. Next, Massivit takes a leap forward with the introduction of its Massivit 3000 large-format 3D printer. Moving forward, Inkbit secures $19M in funding led by Ingersoll Rand, bolstering its Vision-Controlled Jetting technology. Next, Lithoz joins the Manufacturing Technology Center (MTC) to promote ceramic 3D printing for industrial end users in the UK. Lastly, Dyndrite celebrates a significant milestone with a $1.3 million award from America Makes, dedicated to enhancing LPBF Operational Qualification through cutting-edge Software Automation. Enjoy and have a great weekend!

Sintratec Announces Closure After Bankruptcy

Swiss SLS solution manufacturer Sintratec has announced that after a decade in business, it will be ceasing operations as of May 7th, 2024. The company was well-known for being one of the first to launch a desktop SLS 3D printer, the Sintratec Kit, back in 2014. Since then, the company has produced other solutions, including the Sintratec S2 and S3. In a joint statement from co-founders Dominik Solenicki and Christian von Burg, they stated, “We thank our customers, partners, investors, and our team for their trust, support, and dedication over the years. Sintratec’s journey may be concluding, but its spirit will persist through the applications it enabled and the ground it broke.” According to Sintratec, the priority now is to reduce disruption for customers and resellers. As such, French reseller KREOS handles the provision of spare parts and printing materials to customers based in the EMEA region and 3DChimera, Sintratec’s U.S.-based reseller, extending services to U.S. customers and the rest of the world.

A part made with a Sintratec SLS solution (Photo Credits: Sintratec)

Massivit to Unveil New Affordable, Large-Format 3D Printer

Massivit has announced that it will be launching its new Massivit 3000 large-format 3D printer, the Drupa tradeshow, in Dusseldorf, Germany. The goal of the new machine is to offer a more affordable, large-format FDM solution for ultra high-speed production in applications like 3D window displays, dimensional billboards, custom channel letters, 2D/3D combined point-of-purchase displays, interactive event props, theme park scenery and molds for thermoforming. The printer has a print volume of ~1.2 x 1.5 x 1.8m (4 x 5 x 6ft), a truly large size for an extrusion solution. Erez Zimerman, the CEO of Massivit, confirmed, “We are very excited about the launch of the Massivit 3000, which marks a significant milestone for Massivit. Our contributions to the advertising and entertainment markets have already been substantial, with the delivery of large-format 3D printing capabilities at unprecedented speed. The introduction of the new Massivit 3000 extends access to this disruptive technology to a much wider range of companies, offering excellent value for money. The highly anticipated global Drupa show is the perfect platform for unveiling our new printer to these markets.”