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Nano Dimension set to acquire Desktop Metal following stockholder approval

Stockholders of Desktop Metal, Inc have approved a merger agreement allowing the company to be acquired by Nano Dimension Ltd, marking a major milestone in the transaction. 

New tool steel from Sandvik revolutionises high-temperature manufacturing

Sandvik, a global leader in metal powder technologies, announced the launch of Osprey HWTS 50, an advanced hot-work tool steel powder designed for laser-based Additive Manufacturing (AM). 

Global fabric manufacturer Camira launches AI image search tool in the UK

International textile designer and manufacturer Camira has unveiled the textile industry’s first AI-powered reverse image search tool in the UK, aimed at simplifying the specification process for architects and design professionals.

Nano Dimension expands additive manufacturing portfolio with Markforged acquisition

Nano Dimension and Markforged Holding Corporation have entered into a definitive agreement under which Nano Dimension will acquire all outstanding shares of Markforged in an all-cash transaction valued at $5.00 per share. 

Schneider Electric boosts manufacturing productivity with new Lexium Scara high-speed robot

Schneider Electric, a global leader in industrial technology, has unveiled its latest innovation in industrial automation—the ultra-compact Lexium Scara (Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm). 

Finland research hub unveils energy efficient manufacturing tech for fibre-based products

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has launched an initiative aimed at revolutionising the manufacturing of fibre-based products. 

New 3D printing lab at Callier Centre accelerates earmold production for children

The Callier Center for Communication Disorders at UT Dallas has unveiled a new clinical innovation lab on its Richardson campus, pioneering the use of 3D printing technology to produce custom earmolds for pediatric hearing aids.

ABB slashes energy use and CO2 emissions at Belo manufacturing site

ABB announced that its Belo manufacturing facility in Contagem, southeast Brazil, has achieved annual energy savings of 530 MWh and a reduction of 160 tons in CO2e emissions.

Nano Dimension drives digital manufacturing with Desktop Metal acquisition

Nano Dimension and Desktop Metal announced a definitive agreement in which Nano Dimension will acquire all outstanding shares of Desktop Metal for $5.50 per share in an all-cash transaction, potentially adjusting to $4.07 per share.

Innovative additive manufacturing material released by Stratasys and BASF

Stratasys announced the commercial availability of its new material, SAF Polypropylene (PP), designed for use on the Stratasys H350 printer, set to launch in the fourth quarter of 2024.
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