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        AM 4 AM,&nbsp; a Luxembourg-based developer of additive manufacturing material, signed a memorandum of understanding with Pint, a French company that provides engineering research and development services, to design and produce prototypes made of HiperAl.&nbsp; Hiper AI is a high mechanical strength aluminum alloy product developed for additive manufacturing by AM 4 AM.&nbsp;
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        As a part of the partnership, AM 4 AM and Pint will be working together, sharing their expertise in materials and processes, to manufacture aluminum parts made of HiperAl. The first parts from the collaboration of the two companies will be manufactured in Q1 2023.
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        AM 4 AM is a developer of materials specifically designed for additive manufacturing. Hiper AI is the first metal powder developed by the company and is a Zirconium derivative of a 7000 series aluminum powder produced by the company&rsquo;s patented cold plasma treatment. 
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AM 4 AM partners with Pint to design and produce prototypes made of HiperAl

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 <p>Metal 3D printing provider, Velo3D, has established an 8 million dollar licensing and support agreement with space exploration company, SpaceX. The terms of the deal include a 5-million-dollar licensing fee for the technology and an additional 3 million for engineering and support services.</p>
 
 <p> This agreement endows SpaceX with global, non-exclusive, and eternal rights to utilise, produce, and adapt Velo3D’s additive manufacturing technology strictly for its internal rocket and spacecraft manufacturing operations. Included in these privileges are present technologies and advancements made over the consecutive year.</p>
 
 <p>Although Velo3D maintains complete possession of its intellectual property, SpaceX will secure ownership over any enhancements made to the technology during its usage. Moreover, SpaceX is authorised to sublicense Velo3D’s technology to affiliates or non-competitive third parties as long as the sublicenses are restricted to providing services to SpaceX.</p>

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SpaceX and Velo3D sign USD 8 million licensing and support agreement

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 <p>Australian company, Amaero International, specializing in additive manufacturing solutions, has raised AUD 25 million (USD 16.9 million) from an institutional placement priced at AUD 0.35 per share.</p>
 <p>The funding is intended for the purchase of capital equipment such as a second atomizer, and for improvements to its headquarters in Tennessee.</p>
 <p>Amaero operates in the defense, space, and aviation industries, specializing in refractory metals and specialty alloy powders. The company also provides on-demand manufacturing services using Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) technology for the production of near-net-shape parts for enterprise customers.</p>
 
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Amaero raises AUD 25 million in institutional placement to purchase equipment

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 <p>Stratasys, a supplier of polymer 3D printing solutions, has stated that its board of directors has approved a scheme to buy back up to USD 50 million of its common shares. The purchase could be accomplish using multiple methods, like open market purchases and privately negotiated deals. </p>
 <p>The timing, quantity, and value of the shares to be bought back will be influenced by factors like market price, general market and economic situation, the company's financial stance, and liquidity. Stratasys plans to fund the buybacks through its balance sheet cash and ongoing cash flow generation.</p>

</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
 </b> This program builds on Stratasys’ recently announced <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/33215"> restructuring plan </a> , which saw the company reducing its workforce by 15% after a significant decline in Q2 2024 revenue. The company expects this restructuring to generate USD 40 million in annual cost savings and bring its EBITDA margin to 8% by Q1 2025. In addition to these restructuring efforts, the company focuses on new product launches to drive growth. Over the last month, it launched the“ <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/33440"> Neo build </a> ” processor for investment casting , the <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/33259"> Origin Two </a> digital light processing (DLP) printer, and a post-processing system named "Origin Cure."</p>

Stratasys board approves USD 50 million share repurchase program

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 <p>The Australian company SPEE3D, which provides additive manufacturing solutions, took part in an advanced manufacturing demonstration hosted by the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory (ARL) at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. The purpose of this event was to train soldiers without any previous knowledge in additive manufacturing to 3D print a required part for equipment repair in the field. Specifically, the piece to make was a transmission mount for a Bradley Fighting Vehicle, using SPEE3D's cold spray additive manufacturing technology.</p>
 
</div> <p><b>Analyst </b> <b>QuickTake:<br>
 </b> The company has recently focused on expanding its reach within the US defense sector . Its recent activity includes:<br>
 1) <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/32619"> Completing </a> the experimental portion of the RIMPAC exercise at the Marine Corps Air Station (in August); 2) launching its <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/31068"> US-based manufacturing facility and applications center </a> (in June) to collaborate more closely with the US Department of Defense; and 3) launching an <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/29446"> expeditionary manufacturing unit </a> (in May) to help customers in the defense industry produce high-density metal parts rapidly.</p>

SPEE3D demonstrates 3D printing for US Army

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 <p>Metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) solution provider, Xact Metal, has formed a collaboration with PanOptimization, a provider of simulation software. The partnership aims to integrate PanOptimization's additive simulation tool, PanX, with Xact Metal's 3D printing solution.</p>
 <p>Specially, the integration will see PanX's simulation software being combined with Xact Metal's metal 3D printing systems. This move aims to offer customers more cost-effective AM metal powder-bed fusion systems.</p>
 <p>This partnership is expected to bring extensive benefits to the users, enabling them to enhance machine performance and gain a better understanding of metal behavior. Furthermore, the optimization of printed parts is expected to be improved. On the other side, the collaboration opens a path for PanOptimization to extend its business footprint into the aerospace and defense industry.</p>
 
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Xact Metal partners with PanOptimization to integrate simulation software for metal 3D printing

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<p>The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has declared the launch of delisting procedures against Velo3D, a company delivering metal 3D printing solutions. Velo3D's inability to maintain a minimum market capitalization of USD 15 million for 30 consecutive trading days initiated this decision.</p>
<p>Following this announcement, the trading of Velo3D's securities has been put on hold promptly. In retaliation, Velo3D declared its common stock will commence trading on the OTCQX Best Market.</p>

</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
 </b> This news comes during a turbulent time for the company, having recently laid off <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/32768"> 30% </a> of <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/32768"> its global workforce </a> . Notably, the company has attempted to mitigate both its operational and market performance issues by appointing a new permanent CEO (in June 2024) and announcing a <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/30422"> reverse stock split of its common shares </a> (in June 2024) after it had <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/28358"> proposed a public offering </a> of its common stock and warrants two months prior.</p>

Velo3D delisted from NYSE; common stock begins trading on OTCQX Best Market

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 <p>Chromatic 3D Materials, a company specializing in 3D printers and related products, has successfully garnered USD 6 million in equity funding, coming from Embedded Ventures and other contributors. With this, the company's total funding now exceeds USD 15 million. </p>
 <p>Chromatic 3D Materials intends to allocate these newly acquired funds towards the enhancement of their production capabilities and technology. Additionally, a portion of the funding will be used to broaden their market reach.</p>
 
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Chromatic 3D Materials raises USD 6 million in equity funding to build production capabilities

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<p>6K Additive, a provider of materials for additive manufacturing, has increased its metal powder offerings to include angular chromium and titanium powders. The new range includes titanium HDH powder, titanium hydride powder, titanium sponge powder, and varying levels of chrome powder. The new angular powders are versatile and can be used in a variety of applications such as coatings, sintered parts, sputtering targets, and pyrotechnics, along with various manufacturing techniques including press and sinter, thermal spray, metal injection molding, melt and cast, and additive manufacturing.</p>

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6K Additive expands product portfolio with angular chromium and titanium powder

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 <p>Polymer 3D printing solutions provider, Stratasys, has teamed up with Materialise, a company specialising in 3D printing software and services, for the introduction of Stratasys’ “Neo build processor”. This processor is intended for the creation of investment casting master patterns.</p>
 <p>This innovation is specifically made for Stratasys Neo 450 and Neo 800 stereolithography (SLA) 3D printers. Its functions include a variety of layer thickness options, better workflow integration, and adjustable build settings for aspects like geometry, supports, and lattices.</p>
 <p>Stratasys asserts that this solution gives users the advantage of 75% time savings and an increase in file processing speed by up to 50%.</p>
 
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
</b> Stratasys has consistently expanded its product portfolio despite its recent <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/33215"> restructuring, during </a> which the company announced that it would be laying off 15% of the workforce to generate USD 40 million in annual cost savings. This is the second product release this month, following the <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/33259"> release </a> of the Origin Two DLP printer and a post-processing system named "Origin Cure."</p>

Stratasys introduces Neo build processor for investment casting master patterns

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 <p>Metal 3D printing solutions provider, Meltio, has formed a partnership with industrial machining services provider, Godiz. This partnership aims to provide wire-laser metal 3D printing solutions in Spain and Portugal.</p>
 <p>Through this partnership, Godiz will offer the Meltio Engine Robot Integration to its industrial clients. This will enable the production and repair of intricate metal parts using Meltio's wire-laser technology. Moreover, the partnership also allows Meltio to use Godiz as its official service bureau for wire-laser metal 3D printing solutions in Godiz's region.</p>
 
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All Updates

AM 4 AM partners with Pint to design and produce prototypes made of HiperAl

SpaceX and Velo3D sign USD 8 million licensing and support agreement

Amaero raises AUD 25 million in institutional placement to purchase equipment

Stratasys board approves USD 50 million share repurchase program

SPEE3D demonstrates 3D printing for US Army

Xact Metal partners with PanOptimization to integrate simulation software for metal 3D printing

Velo3D delisted from NYSE; common stock begins trading on OTCQX Best Market

Chromatic 3D Materials raises USD 6 million in equity funding to build production capabilities

6K Additive expands product portfolio with angular chromium and titanium powder

Stratasys introduces Neo build processor for investment casting master patterns

Meltio makes Godiz first service bureau for metal 3D printing in Spain and Portugal

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AM 4 AM partners with Pint to design and produce prototypes made of HiperAl

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