ExOne and voxeljet Unite Under ExOne Global Holdings

Anzu Partners, a U.S.-based investment firm specializing in industrial and life science technologies, has announced the launch of ExOne Global Holdings. The move unites two of the biggest names in industrial 3D printing, ExOne and voxeljet, under one roof. Together, they combine decades of experience in binder jetting and large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM). Their goal is to drive new growth and accelerate innovation across key industries such as automotive, aerospace, and metal casting.

Eric Bader, currently Managing Director of ExOne GmbH, will step into the role of CEO of ExOne Global Holdings. Rudolf Franz, CEO of voxeljet AG, will join the Board of Directors after finishing his current role at the end of the year. The board will be chaired by Whitney Haring-Smith, Managing Partner at Anzu Partners, who will help guide the company’s strategic direction. These leadership changes mark an exciting new chapter for both companies and for the entire additive manufacturing community.

Rudolf Franz, Whitney Haring-Smith, and Eric Bader smile in front of Exone building Photo credits: Exone

A New Chapter for Industrial Binder Jetting and LFAM

The creation of ExOne Global Holdings follows a period of significant change for ExOne. In 2021, the company was acquired by Desktop Metal in a deal valued at approximately $561 million USD, with ExOne continuing to operate as a wholly owned subsidiary. At the time, the acquisition brought together two leaders in binder jetting, merging Desktop Metal’s push for AM 2.0 mass production with ExOne’s decades of expertise in digital sand casting and industrial applications. Now, under Anzu Partners, ExOne is entering yet another phase of transformation that signals a broader realignment in the additive manufacturing landscape.