This week has been rife with news to pique investors' interest - but has the effect been as desirable at hoped with the news Materialise has filed for an IPO?
Materialise has filed for a $125 million IPO, confirming its intentions to join 3D printing companies 3D Systems, Stratasys, voxeljet and ExOne on the stock market.
3D Systems has acquired Medical Modeling, a company that has pioneered the use of 3D modelling and 3D printing for medical devices and personalised surgical treatments.
Stratasys has announced it is acquiring Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies, combining both companies with RedEye to make a powerful service bureau platform.
3D printing relative newcomer XYZprinting is rumoured to have the mass-production power to make 3D printers accessible and affordable. TCT Magazine spoke to XYZprinting to find out the truth amongst the conjecture.
Neri Oxman has unveiled her Gemini chaise longue, a unique piece made using Stratasys Objet500 Connex3 multi-material 3D printing technology and traditional techniques.