British additive manufacturing could be given more support, as the Chancellor has singled out 3D printing in his speech about protecting the science budget.
Proto Labs has announced its acquisition of additive manufacturing service bureau FineLine, complementing the company's injection moulding and CNC offerings.
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.
The Chancellor has stepped out with his red briefcase and presented his financial map for the country, with particular support for manufacturing. But will additive manufacturing benefit at all?
