Arburg Withdraws From the Additive Manufacturing Market

This is news that will make a lot of noise: the German manufacturer Arburg has just announced that it will be withdrawing from the additive manufacturing market at the end of the year. The company, known for its Freeformer pellet machines, cites the difficult economic environment and the instability they are experiencing. They announced their decision to focus primarily on their injection molding business. It’s obviously a surprise and not a very good one, to be honest. It’s another sign that the industry is struggling to recover, and one wonders who will be next.

If you’ve ever been to Formnext, it was hard to miss Arburg’s booth. Very often, the group invested in dozens of square meters with many machines on display, a bar/café corner, and visitors rushing to see the wide range of applications presented. Its machines offered broad material compatibility, and the addition of innovatiQ to its portfolio made it possible to expand into silicone printing. The future seemed promising, and the company appeared dynamic within the market.

Arburg’s Booth at Formnext 2024

Clients and Employees of the Group

The press release is clear: customers and users of the Freeformer will continue to receive direct support from Arburg. They can rely on comprehensive service from the company’s teams as well as access to spare parts whenever needed. The only clarification is that Arburg will no longer participate in any additive manufacturing events. Understandably, for Freeformer owners, this raises questions about the future. Only time will tell how things unfold.