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 Axtra3D, a 3D printer manufacturer, has partnered with Ridix, an industrial equipment distributor, to expand its presence in the Italian market.
 
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 Through this partnership, Ridix will distribute Axtra3D's Lumia X1 3D printer, powered by Hybrid Photosynthesis technology, targeting applications in precision mechanics, molds, biomedical, and other sectors across Italy. The collaboration allows Axtra3D to leverage Ridix's expertise in metalworking, aerospace, automotive, and medical industries, along with their nationwide sales coverage.
 
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 Over the last three months, Axtra3D has been taking active steps to expand its global presence and improve the distribution of its Lumia X1 printer via partnerships with additive manufacturing solutions distributors and resellers. Notably, this is the company&rsquo;s second partnership since it 
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 3D printer manufacturer Axtra3D has teamed up with industrial equipment distributor Ridix to extend its market footprint in Italy.
 Ridix, under the collaboration, is set to disperse Axtra3D's Lumia X1 3D printer, a product that is equipped with Hybrid Photosynthesis technology. Industries such as precision mechanics, molds, biomedical, and more throughout the country of Italy are the target markets. Axtra3D will be able to tap into Ridix's extensive knowledge and experience in industries including metalworking, aerospace, automotive, and medical, as well as their broad sales coverage across the nation.
</div> Analyst QuickTake: 
 Over the last three months, Axtra3D has been taking active steps to expand its global presence and improve the distribution of its Lumia X1 printer via partnerships with additive manufacturing solutions distributors and resellers. Notably, this is the company’s second partnership since it <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/32848"> partnered with Nota3D </a> in August.

Axtra3D partners with Ridix for 3D printer distribution in Italy

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 A French 3D printing manufacturer, Qualup SAS, showcased two new solutions at Formnext, a Frankfurt-based additive manufacturing expo. The first is the PIVOT printhead, capable of unlimited rotation and equipped with a rectangular nozzle for improved control and precision. The second solution is QU PREDICT, an AI-driven tool that preempts and resolves printing complications such as deformation and surface cracking. 
 Known for designing high-temperature FDM 3D printers, Qualup's primary product is Qu3-HT, a filament 3D printer with an adaptable bellow-style build chamber. This unique component adjusts to part height during printing for speedy heating and maintained thermal conditions. The printer also includes an exclusive control system that accounts for real-time filament diameter variations to ensure uniform material flow and high-quality output. The printer can make parts of up to 400 x 400 x 400 mm print volume and tolerates chamber temperatures of up to 300°C.
 
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Qualup SAS unveils two new additive manufacturing solutions at Formnext 2024

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 One Click Metal, a company that provides metal 3D printing systems, is partnering with TriMech, a provider of advanced manufacturing solutions. This partnership aims to expand One Click Metal's presence in North America. They plan to accomplish this by selling and supporting One Click Metal's BOLDSERIES system through TriMech.
 
 The goal of this partnership is to provide manufacturers, educational institutions, and research facilities with a cost-effective and user-friendly method of accessing metal printing technology.

 One Click Metal is a German startup that originated from Trumpf, a provider of metal 3D printing solutions. Its primary mission is to extend metal additive manufacturing technology to small and midsize enterprises. The BOLDseries is the firm's flagship product, including the MPRINT+ system. This system is a laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) 3D printer that utilizes a 200W fiber laser to melt the metal powder. It features a build volume of 150 x 150 x 150 mm and can deliver high-resolution prints with an accuracy of 0.07mm.
 
</div> Analyst QuickTake: 
 Since the beginning of this month, One Click Metal has been taking active steps to expand its global presence via partnerships with additive manufacturing solutions distributors and resellers. Notably, this is the company’s second partnership in two weeks since it <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/34999"> partnered with Dativic </a> , a Spanish additive manufacturing company, to expand its presence in Spain.

One Click Metal partners with TriMech to distribute metal 3D-printing systems in North America

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 AM 4 AM, a metal powder producer, has secured EUR 1.3 million in seed funding. The funding round was spearheaded by Luxembourg Space Sector Development and EIT RawMaterials, with additional assistance from Luxembourg's Ministry of Economy, under its Young Innovative Enterprise initiative.
 This investment will be used to expand the company facilities, boost production and product development, and establish a comprehensive powder development platform by 2024. AM 4 AM also aims to expand its product range and quicken its innovation process.
</div> Analyst QuickTake: 
 The metal additive manufacturing space has seen a large influx in investor interest within the last three months, with many startups raising funding. This includes <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/companies/511081"> Titomic </a> , <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/companies/1558694"> Fortius </a> , and <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/companies/910329"> Amaero </a> , which raised <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/35052"> USD 20.6 million </a> , <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/34568"> USD 2 million </a> , and <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/33656"> USD 16.9 million </a> , respectively. Although investor interest has been more focused on 3D printer manufacturers, AM 4 AM stands to benefit from overall growth in the industry by proxy due to its ability to supply the necessary materials for the production of additively manufactured metal parts.

AM 4 AM raises EUR 1.3 million in seed funding to expand facilities

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 Freeform, a firm providing metal 3D printing solutions, has gained an undisclosed investment from NVentures, a branch of NVIDIA, and AE Ventures. The funds will be utilized to grow Freeform's range of printable materials and increase production capacities. The expansion aims to cater to sectors like defense, aerospace, energy, semiconductors, and automotive.
</div> Analyst QuickTake: 
 The metal additive manufacturing space has seen a large influx in investor interest within the last three months, with a number of startups raising funding. This includes <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/companies/511081"> Titomic </a> , <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/companies/1558694"> Fortius </a> , and <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/companies/910329"> Amaero </a> , which raised <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/35052"> USD 20.6 million </a> , <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/34568"> USD 2 million </a> , and <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/33656"> USD 16.9 million </a> , respectively. Freeform differentiates itself from its competition by offering a proprietary technology stack that combines advanced sensing, real-time controls, and data-driven machine learning, which enables users to produce digitally verified, faultless parts.

Freeform secures funding from NVIDIA's NVentures

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 HP has created a texture library for applying textures to certain surfaces of 3D-printed parts with its CoreTechnologie 4D Additive software. Users can download the library for free from the HP website and integrate it into the 4D Additive textures module conveniently.
 With over 100 surface patterns available in the library, users have the flexibility to modify the size, alignment, and height of each HP texture. 
 4D Additive's textures module facilitates more accurate texture application since it works directly with the surfaces of CAD models, unlike STL models.
 
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HP releases texture library for 3D printing with CoreTechnologie 4D Additive

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 Titomic, a metal 3D printer provider, has raised AUD 30 million (USD 20.6 million) through issuing 250 million new ordinary shares at AUD 0.12 (USD 0.08) each to eligible investors.
 The funds will be used to set up a new headquarters and a manufacturing facility in Huntsville, Alabama, invest in capital equipment, and cover miscellaneous expenses. The new facility is intended to cater to the increasing demand for 3D-printed components such as missiles and aerospace parts from the US defense sector.
 The company's cold spray additive manufacturing capabilities have intrigued the US Government and defense OEMs. Their focus will be on titanium missiles, aerospace parts, and equipment repair.
 Additionally, the company announced the appointment of Jim Simpson as the new CEO, succeeding Herbert Koeck, who is set to retire by the end of 2024. Simpson will first serve as the president of Titomic US, Inc. and deputy CEO of Titomic Limited.
 
</div> Analyst QuickTake: 
 The growth of demand from the aerospace and defense industries has become a major driver for the US-based expansions of additive manufacturing companies over the past year. Titomic joins the likes of 1) <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/companies/787258"> Freemelt </a> , which established its first North American application center in partnership with HAMR Industries <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/34189"> (in August) </a> ; 2) <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/companies/139715"> Nikon </a> , which opened an advanced manufacturing technology center in California <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/32104"> (in July); </a> and 3) <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/companies/910307"> SPEE3D, </a> which opened a US-based manufacturing facility and applications center <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/31068"> (in June) </a> .

Titomic secures AUD 30 million in funding to establish facilities in Huntsville

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 ADDiTEC, a company specializing in metal additive manufacturing, has entered a partnership with the US Navy. This collaboration intends to introduce ADDiTEC's Liquid Metal Jetting (LMJ) 3D printing technology into the Navy's onboard manufacturing processes.
 The plan is to install the ADDiTEC ElemX 3D printer on the USS San Diego. This will facilitate the production of functional high-strength aluminum alloy components specifically for Navy sailors. The hope is that by being able to produce critical components on-demand while at sea, the Navy can reduce downtime and improve operational readiness.
</div> Analyst QuickTake: 
 The US defense industry has been heavily active in the additive manufacturing space, with several government branches, including the US Navy and Air Force, entering partnerships with disruptors over the last three months. Some examples include 1) <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/companies/378691"> JuggerBot </a> 3D’s participation in a hybrid additive manufacturing project funded by the Office of the US Secretary of Defense ( <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/33976"> September </a> ); 2) <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/companies/1012815"> AML3D’s </a> Manufacturing License Agreement (MLA) with Blue Forge Alliance, a US nonprofit supporting the US Navy's Submarine Industrial Base ( <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/33795"> September </a> ); and 3) <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/companies/910307"> SPEE3D’s </a> participation in the experimental portion of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise at the Marine Corps Air Station in Hawaii <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/32619"> (August) </a> .

ADDiTEC partners with US Navy to deploy LMJ 3D printer for onboard part production

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 RICOH 3D for Healthcare, the medical 3D printing subsidiary of Ricoh, has formed a partnership with Insight Surgery, a surgical tool manufacturing company. The partnership aims to provide surgical guides tailored to individual patients for orthopedic and maxillofacial surgeries. The guides will be used for a variety of applications, including both pediatric and adult cases. RICOH 3D for Healthcare will be responsible for the distribution of these guides. The company asserts that these guides have the potential to decrease the duration of surgeries, enhance precision, and lessen complications, as compared to traditional methods.
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Ricoh and Insight Surgery partner to offer patient-specific surgical guides

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 x olo, a company specializing in 3D printing, has entered into a collaboration with Swarovski to further the development of volumetric 3D printing technology specifically for crystal glass.
 Using xolo's proprietary Xolography technology, this collaboration allows the creation of objects through a continuous process instead of layering, suitable for processing transparent glass materials up to Swarovski’s exacting standards.
</div> Analyst QuickTake: 
 This is the second major partnership xolo entered last month after a <a href="https: 
//sp-edge.com/updates/34083"> co-branding agreement with Rousselot </a> , Darling Ingredients' collagen and gelatin brand, in late September. Notably, similar to this partnership, the company was focused on expanding the use cases of its volumetric 3D printers by integrating Rousselot's X-Pure gelatin methacrylate (GelMA) into its bio-inks.

All Updates

Axtra3D partners with Ridix for 3D printer distribution in Italy

Qualup SAS unveils two new additive manufacturing solutions at Formnext 2024

One Click Metal partners with TriMech to distribute metal 3D-printing systems in North America

AM 4 AM raises EUR 1.3 million in seed funding to expand facilities

Freeform secures funding from NVIDIA's NVentures

HP releases texture library for 3D printing with CoreTechnologie 4D Additive

Titomic secures AUD 30 million in funding to establish facilities in Huntsville

ADDiTEC partners with US Navy to deploy LMJ 3D printer for onboard part production

Ricoh and Insight Surgery partner to offer patient-specific surgical guides

xolo partners with Swarovski develop volumetric 3D printing for crystal glass

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Axtra3D partners with Ridix for 3D printer distribution in Italy

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