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#AMStartup News (2024-12-21) 1. (SPEE3D) Revolutionizing Metal 3D Printing: SPEE3D's Innovation Thrives in Sub-Zero Conditions - Link: https://lnkd.in/gBUmeyvw 2. (Axial3D) Axial3D Secures $18.2 Million to Propel AI-Driven Patient-Specific Surgical Solutions - Link: https://lnkd.in/gQ2FB72z 3. (Startup Funding Deals) This Week's Notable Startup Funding Surge: December 14-20 Highlights Innovative Investments - Link: https://lnkd.in/gMw8dvNU powered by #WeeklyVentures

📢 The 3D-printed gun controversy is escalating, overshadowing positive AM advancements. 📰 Today's headlines highlight a surge in 3D-printed firearm incidents, impacting public perception and potentially inviting tighter regulations. This negative trend could stifle innovation and investment across the broader AM industry. ⚖️ We must advocate for responsible use and development to ensure AM's growth isn't derailed. 🚀 📚 References: 1️⃣ Lockheed Unveils New Additive Manufacturing Hub - Link: https://lnkd.in/ggyrr7eC 2️⃣ First 3D-printed, defect-free tungsten components withstand extreme temperatures - Link: https://lnkd.in/gT2ESbZC 3️⃣ 3D Printing A Big LEGO Christmas Tree - Link: https://lnkd.in/gZrKBkZg 4️⃣ How a CEO's murder offers a dark glimpse into the anonymous world of 3D-printed guns - Link: https://lnkd.in/gA3t_TDE 5️⃣ 3D-printed guns are a growing threat in the US and around the world - Link: https://lnkd.in/gujmpT9P 6️⃣ 3D printing a self-supporting bridge inspired by Da Vinci - Link: https://lnkd.in/gQmm2QXx 7️⃣ Newly Resurrected Shapeways Acquires Thangs in Surprising Announcement - Link: https://lnkd.in/g3rP9_Fq 8️⃣ Axial3D Raises $18.2M to Drive AI-Driven Medical 3D Printing Software - Link: https://lnkd.in/gXr33AVA

#AMStartup News (2024-12-20) 1. (DesignTech Systems) Designtech Secures EUR 830,000 in SAFE Closure, Kicking Off Seed Round Financing - Link: https://lnkd.in/g6dqytFv 2. (Bambu Lab) Bambu Lab Joins Forces with The Virtual Foundry to Revolutionize Metal 3D Printing - Link: https://lnkd.in/gUxs4DqT 3. (Blackwell 3D) Blackwell 3D Celebrates 100 Homes Built and 40% Revenue Growth in 2024 - Link: https://lnkd.in/gza9UJ-Y powered by #WeeklyVentures

🚀 Startup Spotlight 🚀 Bambu Lab - High-speed, detailed, and accessible 3D printing solutions, including multi-color and metal printing capabilities. 🔍 Company Overview - CEO: Dr. Ye Tao - Year Founded: 2019 - Location: Shenzhen, China - Team Size: Approximately 150 employees - Webpage: https://bambulab.com 🎯 What They Do - One-line Description: High-speed, accessible 3D printers with multi-color and metal printing capabilities. - Target Customers: Hobbyists, makers, educators, scientists, and businesses. - Industry Verticals: Consumer 3D printing, Education, Research, Industrial sectors 🚀 Achievements & Status - Current Stage/Status: Active and expanding into new markets, including metal 3D printing. - Major Milestones: Collaboration with The Virtual Foundry to enter the metal 3D printing market Becoming a widely adopted desktop 3D printer brand - Basic Growth Metrics: Bambu Lab has become one of the most widely used desktop 3D printers, indicating strong market adoption. 💡 Competitive Edge - How They Differentiate: Bambu Lab differentiates through its high-speed printing capabilities, multi-color printing, and the innovative Universal Metal Expansion initiative, making metal 3D printing more accessible. - Key Technological Advantage: The ability to make metal 3D printing accessible to a wider audience by leveraging existing filament-based 3D printers. 📈 Funding & Partnerships - Total Funding Raised: Approximately $31.6 million - Latest Funding Round: Series B concluded in October 2023 - Key Investors: Temasek Holdings, True Light Capital, 5Y Capital, Xinjiang Mingshi Investment - Key Partnerships/Collaborations: The Virtual Foundry 👥 Leadership & Team - CEO Background: Dr. Ye Tao, also known as Dr. Turbo, has a background in engineering and co-founded Bambu Lab with four other engineers. He holds a Ph.D. from Jacobs University Bremen and has a strong focus on robotics and 3D printing technologies. - Key Members: Dr. Ye Tao (Founder & CEO), Jack Jiang (Head of Sales - North America), Josephine Lai (Other Key Member) 📊 Market & Competition - Market Positioning: Positioned as a leader in consumer 3D printing and expanding into industrial and educational sectors. - Geographic Focus: Global, with a strong presence in the consumer market and expanding into various industrial and educational sectors worldwide. - Main Competitors: Flashforge, Creality, FLSUN Based on database updated on: 2024-12-20 #Innovation #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing #AMStartups “Spot an error? Share your feedback to help us improve!”

📰 This week's news highlights a stark reality in the AM industry: consolidation and adaptation are no longer optional. While Nexa3D signals winding down operations, highlighting market pressures, Bambu Lab's entry into metal 3D printing with The Virtual Foundry signals new growth avenues. ➡️ This divergence underscores a critical shift towards strategic partnerships and specialized applications. Expect to see more consolidation and innovative collaborations as the industry matures. 🚀 Investors and industry players must focus on sustainable growth and bridging the skills gap to thrive. 📚 References: 1️⃣ Let's talk about bridge manufacturing - Link: https://lnkd.in/gWzAFVAg 2️⃣ Can ON-RAMP help bridge the U.S. skills gap by harnessing industryeducation partnerships, reskilling initiatives, and emerging technologies? - Link: https://lnkd.in/g_yiQ92M 3️⃣ Nexa3D Signals Winding Down Operations - Link: https://lnkd.in/g5ze3ixA 4️⃣ #3DExpress: Trouble on the Horizon for Nano Dimension and Nexa3D? - Link: https://lnkd.in/genZSmnW 5️⃣ Malki: How the RGV can forge strong manufacturing and tech ties with Sweden - Link: https://lnkd.in/gYrkGavn 6️⃣ Airframe Designs Leads the Way with Blended Approach to Design for Tooling - Link: https://lnkd.in/gK5qukgZ 7️⃣ Bambu Lab Teams with The Virtual Foundry to Enter Metal 3D Printing Market - Link: https://lnkd.in/gUxs4DqT 8️⃣ Global Healthcare Additive Manufacturing Market Set to Grow at 17.3% CAGR by 2031. - Link: https://lnkd.in/gJwNyhqB 9️⃣ Can 3D Printed Concrete Save the Environment? - Link: https://lnkd.in/gsS_nDvR 🔟 2024 showcased the potential of 3D printing in architecture - Link: https://lnkd.in/g_SrYfPz

🚀 Startup Spotlight 🚀 Backflip - Revolutionizes the design-to-reality process by leveraging AI to generate 3D designs from text, significantly reducing the time and effort required. 🔍 Company Overview - CEO: Greg Mark - Year Founded: 2022 - Location: San Francisco, California, USA - Team Size: Not specified - Webpage: https://www.backflip.ai 🎯 What They Do - One-line Description: Backflip is a 3D generative AI company that enables designers and engineers to turn text into physical reality at an unprecedented speed. - Target Customers: Designers, engineers, and companies in the 3D printing and manufacturing industries. - Industry Verticals: Industrial 3D printing, Manufacturing, Design 🚀 Achievements & Status - Current Stage/Status: Emerging from stealth mode with a $30 million Series A funding. - Major Milestones: Emerging from stealth mode with significant funding Founding team with extensive experience in industrial 3D printing - Basic Growth Metrics: Not specified 💡 Competitive Edge - How They Differentiate: Speed and efficiency in design-to-reality processes, integration with human thought processes, and targeting a broader market beyond industrial 3D printing. - Key Technological Advantage: The use of foundation models that integrate how humans think, see, and build, making the design process more efficient and intuitive. 📈 Funding & Partnerships - Total Funding Raised: $30 million - Latest Funding Round: Series A - Key Investors: NEA, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott, Android founder Rich Miner, Ashish Vaswani - Key Partnerships/Collaborations: NEA, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Angel investors including Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott and Android founder Rich Miner 👥 Leadership & Team - CEO Background: Greg Mark is the co-founder and CEO of Backflip. He previously co-founded Markforged, a company that specializes in industrial 3D printing. - Key Members: David Benhaim, CTO, who is also a co-founder and previously worked at Markforged. 📊 Market & Competition - Market Positioning: Innovation leader in the AI-generated design space. - Geographic Focus: Global - Main Competitors: Markforged, World Labs, Anysphere Based on database updated on: 2024-12-19 #Innovation #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing #AMStartups “Spot an error? Share your feedback to help us improve!”

#AMStartup News (2024-12-19) 1. (SRTX) SRTX Launches Supportive Incubator Program for Material Startups - Link: https://lnkd.in/gj6wfs26 2. (Deep-tech startups) VC Report Encourages Deep-Tech Startups to Pursue Alternative Funding Paths - Link: https://lnkd.in/gz4uY78i 3. (Backflip) Backflip Secures $30M Series A to Innovate AI-Generated Designs from Text - Link: https://lnkd.in/g2SA9RQx 4. (ICON) ICON Partners with Lennar to Construct 100 3D-Printed Homes for the Homeless - Link: https://lnkd.in/gagexvG5 5. (Steakholder Foods) Steakholder Foods Launches 3D-Printed Steak in Taiwan Market - Link: https://lnkd.in/gBVTJTEU 6. (Shapeways) Shapeways Acquires Thangs to Create a Comprehensive 3D Creator Ecosystem - Link: https://lnkd.in/gWXrEqg3 powered by #WeeklyVentures

🚀 Startup Spotlight 🚀 Divergent - Divergent offers high-performance, complex geometries, and rapid production capabilities through its advanced additive manufacturing technologies. 🔍 Company Overview - CEO: Kevin Czinger - Year Founded: 2014 - Location: Los Angeles, California - Team Size: 201-500 employees - Webpage: https://lnkd.in/gBhHeWqF 🎯 What They Do - One-line Description: Divergent specializes in advanced additive manufacturing solutions, particularly in the aerospace and automotive industries. - Target Customers: Aerospace and automotive companies seeking advanced manufacturing solutions. - Industry Verticals: Aerospace, Automotive 🚀 Achievements & Status - Current Stage/Status: Achieved significant milestones, including Nadcap 12-month Accreditation for Additive Manufacturing (AM). - Major Milestones: Nadcap 12-month Accreditation for Additive Manufacturing Collaborations with industry leaders like nTop - Basic Growth Metrics: Achieved Nadcap 12-month Accreditation for Additive Manufacturing (AM). 💡 Competitive Edge - How They Differentiate: Advanced computational design software and proprietary algorithms, focus on high-performance applications in aerospace and automotive. - Key Technological Advantage: Use of AI-enabled engineering software and proprietary algorithms for optimized and complex part production. 📈 Funding & Partnerships - Total Funding Raised: $578M - Latest Funding Round: Series D - Key Investors: Hexagon AB, Horizons Ventures, Tom Steyer, John L. Thornton - Key Partnerships/Collaborations: nTop (computational design software company) 👥 Leadership & Team - CEO Background: Kevin Czinger is a renowned entrepreneur and engineer with extensive experience in the automotive and aerospace industries. He is also the founder of Czinger Vehicles, a high-performance electric vehicle company. - Key Members: Kevin Czinger (CEO) and a team of experienced professionals in additive manufacturing and engineering. 📊 Market & Competition - Market Positioning: Leader in advanced additive manufacturing, particularly in aerospace and automotive sectors. - Geographic Focus: Primarily North America with global reach through partnerships. - Main Competitors: GE Additive, HP Inc., Stratasys Based on database updated on: 2024-12-19 #Innovation #AI #Startups “Spot an error? Share your feedback to help us improve!”

Divergent's Nadcap accreditation is a watershed moment for additive manufacturing, signaling a new level of maturity and industrial acceptance. 🏅 This rigorous aerospace certification, combined with the 9% YoY industry growth, validates AM's move beyond prototyping into mission-critical applications. Expect accelerated adoption in aerospace and other regulated industries, driving demand for qualified materials, processes, and skilled professionals. ✈️ 🔥 📚 References: 1️⃣ Electricity use in big area additive manufacturing of fiber-reinforced polymer composites | Scientific Data - Link: https://lnkd.in/g7TAXVGk 2️⃣ Looking back on additive manufacturing in 2024 - Link: https://lnkd.in/gf9n6_3e 3️⃣ How Additive Can Complement Subtractive Manufacturing - Link: https://lnkd.in/ghTD2utz 4️⃣ 8 Reasons Why Additive Manufacturing Complements Traditional Technologies - Link: https://lnkd.in/gPxfQJ97 5️⃣ Divergent achieves Nadcap accreditation for additive manufacturing - Link: https://lnkd.in/gFe-ZN9k 6️⃣ Photos: World's first 3D printed social housing cuts construction time by 35% - Link: https://lnkd.in/g9Xc4Rzx 7️⃣ 3D Printing Bootcamp Provides Job Opportunities - Link: https://lnkd.in/gQQhzZUC 8️⃣ Giving animal strength to medical robotics: 3D printing method uses shape-shifting liquid metal - Link: https://lnkd.in/gKD3Sare 9️⃣ 3D-printed guns: Is gun control in America really dead? - Link: https://lnkd.in/gDMgCpYX 🔟 Scientists Develop Method to 3D-Print Concrete That Captures Carbon - Link: https://lnkd.in/gKsVtNBK

#AMStartup News (2024-12-19) 1. (Myriota) National Reconstruction Fund Pumps $25M into IoT Satellite Startup Myriota - Link: https://lnkd.in/gQiVSTsg 2. (T-Robotics) T-Robotics Triumphs in ABB Robotics AI Startup Challenge with Autonomous Robotics Solution - Link: https://lnkd.in/gFtpgMaV 3. (Mbodi) Mbodi Wins ABB Robotics AI Challenge with Cutting-Edge Human-Robot Collaboration Innovation - Link: https://lnkd.in/gFtpgMaV 4. (Shapeways) Shapeways Acquires Thangs 3D, Expanding Digital Manufacturing Community Platform - Link: https://lnkd.in/e8wEcjXB 5. (DPIIT-Tally Partnership) DPIIT and Tally Solutions Unite to Empower Manufacturing Startups with Strategic Mentorship - Link: https://lnkd.in/grXVEVsp powered by #WeeklyVentures