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General news and updates from the AI startup ecosystem. Comprehensive coverage of artificial intelligence industry developments.
Nano Dimension faces market pressure as investors demand proof of value from its consolidation of Desktop Metal and Markforged.
Nano Dimension faces market pressure as investors demand proof of value from its consolidation of Desktop Metal and Markforged. Despite a cash reserve exceeding 700 million dollars, the company must n...
IPG Photonics hit a 52-week high as Q4 net sales rose 17 percent to 274.5 million dollars, significantly outperforming market expectations.
IPG Photonics hit a 52-week high as Q4 net sales rose 17 percent to 274.5 million dollars, significantly outperforming market expectations. Materials processing drove 85 percent of revenue, fueled by...
The District Court of Midden-Nederland has declared Dutch software group Dimanex bankrupt, mirroring the 2025 exit of CASTOR.
The District Court of Midden-Nederland has declared Dutch software group Dimanex bankrupt, mirroring the 2025 exit of CASTOR. With under 10 staff, the startup faced slow 3-year enterprise adoption cyc...
3D Systems prepares for a critical Q4 2025 report following its December 510(k) clearance for VSP Orthopedics in adolescent care.
3D Systems prepares for a critical Q4 2025 report following its December 510(k) clearance for VSP Orthopedics in adolescent care. 🏥 This milestone signals a systemic pivot toward high-margin medical...
3D Systems (DDD) enters 2026 under intense pressure, with shares near 52-week lows as it executes an $85 million cost-reduction plan.
3D Systems (DDD) enters 2026 under intense pressure, with shares near 52-week lows as it executes an $85 million cost-reduction plan. The firm is pivoting from broad hardware sales to high-margin sect...
Washington State’s HB 2320 and HB 2321 seek to criminalize digital firearm files and mandate blocking technologies on 3D printers 🛑.
Washington State’s HB 2320 and HB 2321 seek to criminalize digital firearm files and mandate blocking technologies on 3D printers 🛑. This shift moves regulation from the output to the tool, potential...
Bambu Lab has officially debuted on the 2025 Hurun China 500 list, reflecting its meteoric rise in the global additive manufacturing landscape.
Bambu Lab has officially debuted on the 2025 Hurun China 500 list, reflecting its meteoric rise in the global additive manufacturing landscape. With a valuation surpassing 30 billion RMB and 2024 reve...
Aesk reported a 55% year-on-year revenue surge in its 3D printing division for 2025, driven by the industrial adoption of its sand casting systems.
Aesk reported a 55% year-on-year revenue surge in its 3D printing division for 2025, driven by the industrial adoption of its sand casting systems. This growth reflects a systemic shift in the foundry...
MTEC SmartZone has opened applications for the 2026 AMMP Accelerator cohort, focusing on early-stage startups in advanced materials and manufacturing.
MTEC SmartZone has opened applications for the 2026 AMMP Accelerator cohort, focusing on early-stage startups in advanced materials and manufacturing. Previous participants have raised over 3.8 millio...
The World Economic Forum and Kearney have released the Global Value Chains Outlook 2026, positioning additive manufacturing as a cornerstone for supply chain resilience.
The World Economic Forum and Kearney have released the Global Value Chains Outlook 2026, positioning additive manufacturing as a cornerstone for supply chain resilience. Drawing from over 100 leaders...
Nikon recorded a 90.6 billion yen impairment loss on its digital manufacturing business, largely writing off goodwill from Nikon SLM Solutions.
Nikon recorded a 90.6 billion yen impairment loss on its digital manufacturing business, largely writing off goodwill from Nikon SLM Solutions. This massive valuation hit reflects a cooling metal 3D p...
The ACT Government has introduced the Firearms (Public Safety) Amendment Bill 2026, formally criminalizing the possession of 3D-printed firearm blueprints.
The ACT Government has introduced the Firearms (Public Safety) Amendment Bill 2026, formally criminalizing the possession of 3D-printed firearm blueprints. This reform shifts additive manufacturing re...
A British Columbia man was sentenced to 8 years in prison for illegal 3D-printed firearm manufacturing and drug trafficking.
A British Columbia man was sentenced to 8 years in prison for illegal 3D-printed firearm manufacturing and drug trafficking. This case highlights the enforcement of Canada’s Bill C-21, which criminali...
ATLIX reported a record December order intake following the debut of its TruPrint 5000 system.
ATLIX reported a record December order intake following the debut of its TruPrint 5000 system. With a 500x500x400 mm build volume and four 1 kW lasers, this platform targets industrial-scale throughpu...
GLUCK has reached a landmark in industrial additive manufacturing, surpassing 1 million cumulative 3D printed parts and 13,000 builds at its Paju facilities.
GLUCK has reached a landmark in industrial additive manufacturing, surpassing 1 million cumulative 3D printed parts and 13,000 builds at its Paju facilities. This scale, involving 84 tons of resin, si...
3D Systems disclosed 40,000 dollars in Q4 2025 lobbying to secure its role in the FY26 Defense Appropriations Act.
3D Systems disclosed 40,000 dollars in Q4 2025 lobbying to secure its role in the FY26 Defense Appropriations Act. This targets a 3.3 billion dollar defense AM budget request, an 83 percent increase o...
Hartwig, Inc. exited the additive manufacturing sector at the close of 2025, ending partnerships with EOS, Markforged, and Solukon.
Hartwig, Inc. exited the additive manufacturing sector at the close of 2025, ending partnerships with EOS, Markforged, and Solukon. This retrenchment by a top machine tool distributor reflects a 2026...
Flashforge is aggressively pricing the Adventurer 5M CoreXY 3D printer under 200 USD via AliExpress, featuring 600mm/s print speeds and 20,000mm/s2 acceleration.
Flashforge is aggressively pricing the Adventurer 5M CoreXY 3D printer under 200 USD via AliExpress, featuring 600mm/s print speeds and 20,000mm/s2 acceleration. This move reflects a strategic shift t...
Rayshape CEO Liu Zhen highlights the shift from hardware sales to integrated digital workflows, with chairside systems now achieving 95 percent surgical precision.
Rayshape CEO Liu Zhen highlights the shift from hardware sales to integrated digital workflows, with chairside systems now achieving 95 percent surgical precision. Following IDS 2025, the company repo...
New York is proposing nation-leading legislation to mandate software blocks in 3D printers, preventing the production of untraceable firearms.
New York is proposing nation-leading legislation to mandate software blocks in 3D printers, preventing the production of untraceable firearms. The law requires manufacturers to implement firmware barr...