Michael Petch, Author at 3D Printing Industry

Michael Petch

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Michael Petch is the editor-in-chief at 3DPI and the author of several books on 3D printing. He is a regular keynote speaker at technology conferences where he has delivered presentations such as 3D printing with graphene and ceramics and the use of technology to enhance food security. Michael is most interested in the science behind emerging technology and the accompanying economic and social implications.

Nikon SLM Solutions at Formnext 2023. Photo by Michael Petch

Is the 3D printing industry consolidating?

As a younger man, I would seethe and rage against the abuse of economic terminology. In particular disregard for Clayton Christenson’s theory of disruption. Watching this theory wrenched from th…

Nano Dimension 3D printed electronics. Photo by Michael Petch

Nano Dimension Announces Acquisition of Markforged in $115 Million All-Cash Deal

Nano Dimension Ltd. (Nasdaq: NNDM) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Markforged Holding Corporation (NYSE: MKFG) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $115 million. Under…

A regular feature of IMTS. Photo via IMTS.

IMTS 2024: 3D printing trends and market evolution as observed by exhibitors

The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2024 demonstrated the continued evolution of additive manufacturing (AM) within the global manufacturing ecosystem. With nearly 90,000 attendees …

The 3D Printing News that shaped the week

Did you miss any of the major 3D printing news items this week? Our weekly round-up of the most important news from the past seven days includes insights into the Stratasys vs Bambu Lab patent case, s…

3D printed bronze feature test in focus with three various stainless steel feature tests behind 316L, 15-5, 420. Photo via Xact Metal.

From Aviation to 3D Printing: Xact Metal’s Journey Through Pandemic and Beyond

Speaking with Juan Mario Gomez, the CEO of Xact Metal, gave me insights into his journey of transitioning from a thriving career in the aviation sector to steering a startup in the 3D printing industr…

Elon Musk speaks at the 67th International Astronautical Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico. Photo by Michael Petch.

SpaceX signs 3D printing deal with Velo3D

SpaceX, Elon Musk’s rocket company, will license 3D printing technology from Velo3D, a metal AM company based in California. Under the terms of the deal, Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) w…

3D Printing Industry News Catch-up

The 3D printing industry never sleeps. This past week alone IMTS, ASTM‘s F42 meeting , LandForces, and AMMM all took place, making it easy to miss the latest 3D printing news. Catch up on the ke…

Meet the 2024 3D Printing Industry Expert Committee

The 3D Printing Industry Expert Committee, in conjunction with readers, helps select winners of the annual 3D Printing Industry Awards. Members are appointed for their expertise across additive …

3D Printing Industry Awards 2024 – Nominations Open

An annual celebration of excellence in 3D printing designed to showcase the leading applications of additive manufacturing, celebrating the enterprises and people behind them – the 3D Printing I…

Example FEA of a turbine blade.Image via ANSYS

INTERVIEW: Ansys Exec on advanced simulation tools for industrializing Additive Manufacturing

Scott Parent, VP & Field CTO of Aerospace, Energy & Industrial at Ansys, discussed the company’s advanced simulation tools and their applications in industrial 3D printing. As someone “on the …