【3D Printing】Ultimaker and MakerBot End Rivalry, Start New Chapter? Stratasys Invests More!
As of May 12, 2022, MakerBot and Ultimaker, two leaders in the desktop 3D printing field, announced today that they have reached a business merger agreement. The merger aims to accelerate the additive manufacturing market by providing comprehensive desktop 3D printing solutions including hardware, software, and materials.
(The MakerBot Method X is compact, offers a large build volume, and is compatible with various 3D printing filaments, with applications spanning aerospace, automotive, and education.)
With an existing investment from NPM Capital and Stratasys planning an additional investment of approximately NT$1.8 billion, the new company will be co-led by Nadav Goshen, current CEO of MakerBot, and Jürgen von Hollen, current CEO of Ultimaker, with the latter serving as co-CEO. Nadav will manage operations and R&D, while Jürgen will manage commercial responsibilities.
(Ultimaker S5, industrial-grade 3D printer, with enclosure. Stable dual extrusion, numerous global awards, automatic calibration, filament runout detection, in-house manufacturing, streamlined processes.)
Jürgen von Hollen, current CEO of Ultimaker, stated: "As we enter the light industrial sector, we find this market is not yet saturated and has significant room for growth. Once the companies merge, we will have sufficient capability to secure a foothold." Nadav Goshen, current CEO of MakerBot, agreed, adding: "Future product prices might range from NT$440,000 to NT$590,000. We will develop powerful, robust, and reusable 3D printers that will significantly outperform current products. How to effectively position our products will be our next mission."
(Luxury supercar company CALLUM uses MakerBot METHOD X 3D printers to manufacture parts for its globally limited 25 Aston Martin supercars. Design Director Ian Callum believes 3D printing pushes the boundaries of automotive design.)
"This merger signifies a critical milestone for Ultimaker and MakerBot. Innovation and growth will be essential for desktop 3D printing to transition from a niche technology to mainstream business applications. The new company will leverage its combined global footprint to expand sales and operations in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific," said Jürgen von Hollen, current CEO of Ultimaker.
"Technological innovation is crucial for improving easy-to-use professional 3D printing solutions. By merging teams, we can use additional funds to accelerate the development of more advanced solutions, providing customers with a wide range of hardware and software solutions for various applications," said Nadav Goshen, current CEO. Headquarters will be located in both the Netherlands and New York. The merger is currently under review and is expected to be completed in the second or third quarter of 2022. Let's look forward to new developments in 3D printing hardware and software.
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