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ExOne

HardwareNorth Huntingdon, United StatesFounded 2005· One of 1685 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Pioneer in binder jetting 3D printing technology for sand and metal applications. Originally acquired by Desktop Metal in 2021, then assets split following Desktop Metal bankruptcy in 2025 - metal binder jetting to Arc Impact, sand printing to Anzu Partners (merged with voxeljet as ExOne Global Holdings).

Team Size
201-500
Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$239M
Latest Round
Merger - $239M - October 2025
Key Investors
Desktop Metal; Public Investors; Anzu Partners; Arc Impact Acquisition Corp.; voxeljet

Technology & Products

Key Products

["S-Max Pro","S-Max","S-Print","X1 25Pro","X1 160Pro"]

Technological Advantage

Deep materials and process knowledge in binder jetting, combined with Desktop Metal's scale, software (Live Sinter), and broader technology portfolio, creates an end-to-end solution from prototyping to mass production.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Provides a fast, cost-effective, and scalable binder jetting solution for producing large and complex parts, enabling rapid prototyping, tooling, and mass production with a wide range of materials.

How They Differentiate

Stronghold in the sand casting market with specialized machines and deep foundry expertise. Offers one of the largest metal binder jetting systems (X1 160Pro). Integration with voxeljet's technology expands capabilities in industrial digital casting.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Foundries, automotive, aerospace, heavy industry, and energy sectors requiring large, complex sand castings or metal parts.

Industry Verticals

["Automotive","Aerospace/Defense","Industrial","Energy","Consumer Goods"]

Competitors

Voxeljet; HP (Metal Jet); GE Additive

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Originally acquired by Desktop Metal for $561.3M in 2021. Following Desktop Metal Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July 2025: Metal binder jetting assets sold to Arc Impact Acquisition Corp. for $7M (Sep 2025). Sand 3D printing business acquired by Anzu Partners and merged with voxeljet to form ExOne Global Holdings (Oct 2025).

Major Milestones

["2005: Founded as a spin-off from Extrude Hone in North Huntingdon, PA", "2013: Initial Public Offering (IPO) on NASDAQ (XONE)", "2021 Nov: Acquired by Desktop Metal for $561.3M", "2023: BMW reveals use of ExOne binder jet 3D printers for Series 3 & 4 engine cores", "2025 Jul: Desktop Metal files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy", "2025 Sep: Arc Impact Acquisition Corp. acquires Desktop Metal and ExOne metal binder jetting assets for $7M", "2025 Oct: Anzu Partners merges ExOne sand 3D printing with voxeljet to form ExOne Global Holdings"]

Notable Customers

Ford; BMW; Caterpillar; U.S. Army; Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Eisengiesserei Mezger

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