Kuraray is one of the world's leading manufacturers of PVOH water soluble plastics. The chemical company's materials that are used on products like dishwasher tablets are now available for desktop 3D printers.
Tri-Tech 3D, a leading provider of Stratasys 3D printing technology, has been acquired by the Stanford Marsh Group. Stanford Marsh Group will look to continue the progress Tri-Tech has made in the 3D printing sector over the last nine years.
Digital Light Processing solutions company, atum3D announced an extensive partnership with 3D Center, the largest reseller of 3D printers, peripherals and supplies in Northern Europe.
MakerBot has announced it will see a 30% reduction in its staff as it attempts to adapt to an ever-changing market. The company will now attempt to further integrate its hardware and software product development under one team.
High-end additive manufacturing solutions leader, EOS has announced its support of the Swiss society Devanthro and the Roboy project at the Technical University of Munich. The aim of Roboy is to advance humanoid robotics to the capability of humans.
Roland DG, a leading manufacturer of inkjet printers and 3D fabrication devices, is to transfer its 3D technology operations to a newly-established wholly-owned subsidiary, DGSHAPE Corporation.
Machine tool manufacturer, DMG MORI is strengthening its position in the additive manufacturing industry with a 50.1% acquisition of German AM company, REALIZER.
Skelmet Inc. has launched a customisation concept that delivers tailor-made sport sunglasses using 3D scanning and printing technology. One of three designs has been released on Indiegogo where the company aims to raise $50,000.
A group of Italian researchers has developed photopolymer-based composite Carbon NanoTubes (CNT) materials that can be 3D-printed by Digital Light Processing stereolithography to make functional parts.
Elysium Inc., a provider of leading 3D translation and geometry optimisation technology, attracted several large engineering companies to its first global user and partner summit. These companies include Boeing, Google and Renault Sport Formula 1.
