It's been a mad year for 3D printing, but what better time to join the fun? TCT Digital Media & Community Editor Rose Brooke looks back on the biggest stories of her first year in 3D printing.
Founding fathers of 2D printing, Xerox have joined forces with the inventors of 3D printing, 3D Systems in a historic deal that sees 3D Systems acquire a portion of Xerox’s Oregon based Solid Ink Engineering and development teams.
3D Systems is acquiring Figulo, expanding its 3D printing industry reach by absorbing the company's ceramic additive manufacturing technology and expertise.
ExOne has reported its Q3 results and announced a new Chief Financial Officer in the same week. Signs the metal additive manufacturing experts are hard at work behind the scenes.
Stratasys has revealed its third quarter results - the first quarter to include revenues from MakerBot - have yielded positive data and upwardly-revised guidance.
CAD software giant Autodesk has announced its intention to acquire manufacturing program and technology developer Delcam in an estimated £172.5 million deal.
