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Stratasys and 3D Systems Announce New Acquisitions
Two of the biggest, global 3D printer manufacturers, Stratasys and 3D Systems, announced today new acquisitions in a sign of the continuing growth of the 3D printing market. Stratasys was first with its announcement that it has signed a definitive…
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Two of the biggest, global 3D printer manufacturers, Stratasys and 3D Systems, announced today new acquisitions in a sign of the continuing growth of the 3D printing market. Stratasys was first with its announcement that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the additive manufacturing materials business of Covestro, a leading supplier of premium polymers. The deal is expected to help Stratasys to further expand its materials offerings in stereolithography, DLP and powders. Meanwhile, shortly after 3D Systems announced that it will acquire dp polar GmbH in order to accelerate high volume additive manufacturing thanks to dp polar’s platform which enables continuous, high-speed 3D printing of components.
Despite summer tending to be a slower period as many take some well-deserved rest as a way to combat the heat, the 3D printing market has certainly not been slowing down. This latest news especially shows the continued strength of Stratasys despite concerns over a takeover only a few weeks ago. Furthermore, after a quieter year last year marked with selling rather than buying, 3D Systems is showing that it is still in acquisition mode after it reentered the FDM 3D printing market through its acquisition of Titan Robotics and Kumovis.
dp polar is known for high-volume, industrial 3D printing (photo credits: dp polar GmbH)
Stratasys Acquires Covestro’s AM Material Business
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