Proto Labs has announced its acquisition of additive manufacturing service bureau FineLine, complementing the company's injection moulding and CNC offerings.
Staples has launched its 3D printing service in the US, allowing customers to pay for the company to print their designs using a range of 3D printers and materials.
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.
Stratasys has announced it is acquiring Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies, combining both companies with RedEye to make a powerful service bureau platform.
First appearing on the radar in late 2013, the smart, compact BEETHEFIRST 3D printer has been snapped up by long-established engineering tools supplier Cutwel as sole UK supplier. TCT spoke to Ben Hawksworth, 3D Printing and Metrology Manager.
