Formlabs, a Somerville, MA-based firm which makes a speciality of 3D printing, acquired Micronics, a Wisconsin-based 3D printing firm.
The quantity of the deal was not disclosed.
With the acquisition, the Micronics founders and staff will be part of Formlabs within the firm’s shared mission to make SLS 3D printing accessible for product designers, engineers, innovators, and different makers all over the world.
Led by CEO Henry Chan, Micronics introduced its first desktop SLS 3D printer, Micron, on Kickstarter in June 2024. The printer is designed to ship SLS 3D printing know-how in a compact kind issue for detailed prototypes and sturdy end-use merchandise. Following the shut of the acquisition, Micronics Kickstarter backers shall be refunded and obtain a credit score for any Formlabs 3D printer to be used now or sooner or later.
Led by Max Lobovsky, CEO, Formlabs is a 3D printer that helps engineers, designers, healthcare suppliers, producers, and decision-makers. Its merchandise embody SLA and SLS 3D printers, post-processing options, and Kind Auto manufacturing resolution for automated half removing. The corporate additionally develops its personal portfolio of supplies and 3D printing software program.
This acquisition follows Formlabs’ acquisition of Spectra in 2019, which additional constructed out the corporate’s supplies capabilities and added a ISO 13485 licensed facility. Micronics will now complement Formlabs’ SLS staff to convey new instruments and options that allow product designers and innovators to unleash creativity, take design dangers, and print strong end-use elements. These mixed efforts will develop entry to 3D printing, additional making the know-how accessible for product customers looking for the advantages of unmatched reliability, print high quality, and ease of use.
FinSMEs
12/07/2024
