In 2019, Xerox made a big statement with its acquisition of Vader Systems, a New York-based start-up bringing to market a Liquid Metal additive manufacturing technology.
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Nikon Corporation announced the impending 622 million EUR acquisition of SLM Solutions in September. Here is everything we know so far, including why it makes sense for both parties, what Nikon adds to SLM, and what happens next.
SLM Solutions is working to develop a 12-laser metal 3D printing system with an extended 1.5 metre build volume in the Z-axis in partnership with Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC), who has been awarded a $5.2m AFRL contract.
Nikon Corporation has agreed a voluntary public takeover of SLM Solutions for all the company’s outstanding shares at a cash consideration of 20 EUR a share.
