SLM Solutions

Im hoping some of you are watching SLM Solutions and care to weigh in on it. What do you make of the collapse of SLM Solutions stock price?

I bought into the stock at around 29EUR after the deal with GE was dropped. Today its trading at below 7EUR... Im still holding, and I consider adding now to lower my average price, but I have no clue whats going on. I see that sales and revenue is disappointing and below expectations, but does this mean that they have no future, or simply that they are going through a rough time?

Is it a matter of making bad moves e.g. focusing on speed, build size, surface finish, range of materials, etc. - and getting outmaneuvered by competitors who make better moves?

Or is it a matter of betting on a doomed technology?

It seems that SLM solutions are betting on print speed, working on a new printer with 12 lasers. Is that the right direction for them, given their customers?
Example: I guess print speed is unimportant for e.g. dental, while its likely absolutely critical to e.g. automotive due to component size and quantity?

It also seems that they are betting hard on the asian market - is that wise?

Let me know what you think.

:d

DDDX .095 is a 3D metal printing additive manufacturer company.

175 mill A/S
45 mill O/S
14 mill float

Sigma Labs wins Solar Turbines contract

http://3dprintingindustry.com/news/sigma-labs-wins-solar-turbines-contract-111148/

That was a well thought out interview Mr. Anderson. Thank you for taking the time.

Thank you Gary---Excellent Q&A

https://3dprintingstocks.com/sigma-labs-qa/

Nice news from PYRNF today.

$$ GLFH $$ Great story developing. Insiders buying, All Debt Extinguished, acquisition around the corner. New CEO is completely turning the company around.

Take a look at their website and the SEC filings.

http://www.galenfeha.com

Handwriting on the wall....this is going to turn into a huge investment, the UBER of manufacturing !!!!!!!

Thanks! I'll take a look at this one. I'd hate to miss out ;)

Sigma Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGLB) to Ring The Nasdaq Stock Market Opening Bell

http://ih.advfn.com/p.php?pid=nmona&article=73985033&symbol=SGLB

GLTA!

$SGLB- waited for this pullback and am re-entering now.

Big sales ramp coming as we now know, and I strongly suspect more to come from the likes of EOS. Additions to the BoD are superb, world-class leaders.

It may have taken two years longer than I (along with everyone else) thought back in 2013-2014, but this is the year for SGLB.

Cheers all!

Gary A
3DPrintingStocks.com

That is where I first saw the info you posted...we have held SGLB ever since Gary 1st posted on it. Needless to say, we are currently underwater somewhat, and frankly we have not paid much attention 'til today. A day or 2 late.

You're welcome. I have no idea. There are those that think they do.

Please feel free to post your query on the SGLB board.

We have an excellent group of people there that would be happy to share their thoughts.

GL!

Thanks for the link...SGLB shares have moved substantially this past week.
Any hint/rumor who the OEM is?

Sigma Labs Enters Into Long Term Commercial Agreement
With Major European OEM for PrintRite3D®



SANTA FE, N.M. – January 19, 2017 – Sigma Labs, Inc. (OTCQB: SGLB) (“Sigma Labs” or the “Company”), a provider of quality assurance software under the PrintRite3D® brand, today announced that it has entered into a long term non-exclusive commercial agreement with a leading European provider of cutting-edge products for additive manufacturing (“AM”) to join Sigma Labs’ previously-announced OEM Partner Program. Under the multi-year agreement – anticipated to be worth up to $6 million over its duration – this undisclosed OEM will embed and resell Sigma’s PrintRite3D® software within its AM equipment. Additional terms were not disclosed.

“We are excited to have such a highly-regarded company, which cannot be named due to competitive reasons, be an OEM partner going forward,” said Mark Cola, President and CEO of Sigma Labs. “Building strategic relationships with equipment OEMs has always been a key element of Sigma Labs’ growth strategy – enabling our software to be embedded in AM machines as a salient feature from the very beginning. As part of this agreement, our partner will be able to provide the full power of Sigma Labs’ PrintRite3D® capabilities to its customers, ensuring they can maximize the benefits of In-Process Quality Assurance™ (IPQA®) during additive manufacturing – which should increase production yields, process reliability, and part quality. The agreement is an important milestone for Sigma Labs as we build alliances to better serve the burgeoning AM industry and bolster our long-term growth trajectory.”

About Sigma Labs, Inc.
Sigma Labs, Inc. is a provider of quality assurance software under the PrintRite3D® brand and a developer of advanced, in-process, non-destructive quality assurance software for commercial firms worldwide seeking productive solutions for advanced manufacturing. For more information please visit us at www.sigmalabsinc.com.

lmao

went 1d

What happened here?

ONVO http://ih.advfn.com/p.php?pid=nmona&article=72376099&symbol=ONVO

3D Printing Stocks Get Lift From GE Acquisitions
By Paul Ausick September 6, 2016 7:45 am EDT


General Electric Co. (NYSE: GE) announced Tuesday morning that it plans to acquire two European 3D printing companies for a total price of $1.4 billion. Both companies will be put under the umbrella of GE’s aviation division.

Sweden-based Arcam serves customers in both the aerospace and health care industries with its metal-based additive manufacturing (the technical name for some 3D printing applications) products. Germany-based SLM Solutions supplies laser machines for metal-based additive manufacturing in the aerospace sector.


Shares of 3D Systems Corp. (NYSE: DDD) traded up about 5% in Tuesday’s premarket, as did shares of Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS). At Friday’s closing prices, both traded down about 80% from their peak share prices of December 2013. Also as of Friday, 3D Systems’s market cap was $1.67 billion and Stratasys’s was $1.15 billion.

Shareholders in both companies must be hoping for a dose of acquisition fever now that GE has pulled the trigger on an acquisition in the 3D printing space. While the size of the deal is relatively modest, it validates the application of 3D printing technology in one of the largest industrial sectors of the market. Another major player in 3D printing is HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ). Both 3D Systems and Stratasys offer printing services that includes metals as well as polymers and some ceramics; HP’s 3D printing capabilities remain polymer-based.

From an investor’s point of view, GE’s acquisition also signals that 3D printing, at least for giant industrial firms, may best be incorporated by owning the technology rather than buying the equipment and services. That’s better news for 3D Systems and Stratasys than it is for HP.

GE talked up its introduction of additive manufacturing in the announcement:

In July, GE Aviation introduced into airline service its first additive jet engine component – complex fuel nozzle interiors – with the LEAP jet engine. The LEAP engine is the new, best-selling engine from CFM International, a 50/50 joint company of GE and Safran Aircraft Engines of France. More than 11,000 LEAP engines are on order with up to 20 fuel nozzles in every engine, thus setting the stage for sustainably high and long-term additive production at GE Aviation’s Auburn, Alabama, manufacturing plant. Production will ramp up to more than 40,000 fuel nozzles using additive by 2020.

The CFM LEAP engine is available in three variations, one for Boeing Co.’s (NYSE: BA) 737 MAX, another for the Airbus A320neo family and a third for Chinese aircraft maker Comac’s C919.

GE’s share price was up about 0.3% in Tuesday’s premarket, at $31.37 in a 52-week range of $24.26 to $33.00. The consensus 12-month price target is $33.71.

http://247wallst.com/industrials/2016/09/06/3d-printing-stocks-get-lift-from-ge-acquisitions/?yptr=yahoo

$DDD 3D Systems Reports Second Quarter and Six Months 2016 Financial Results

Revenue of $158.1 million and gross profit margin of 50.9%

Continued strong demand and growth for healthcare solutions, software and materials

Generated $12.9 million of cash from operations

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/3d-systems-reports-second-quarter-120000994.html

$AMDA to use 3D printing of Silicon Nitride for Medical Applications.
Keep an eye on this one. FDA decision by 8/13 http://www.amedica.com/news-media/press-releases/detail/72/amedica-first-to-3d-print-silicon-nitride-for-medical …

I'm long

http://3dprintingindustry.com/news/groupe-gorge-announce-51-increase-3d-printing-sales-90118/

Groupe Gorgé announce 51% increase in 3D printing sales

Groupe Gorgé today published financial results for the second quarter of 2016. The stock market viewed the news in a positive light and the announcement drove the companies share price higher with an increase of almost 5%. The unaudited financial statements show that 3D printing revenue is the fastest growing division at the company.

Shaping Up to be Global Competitor

The French company was founded in 1990 and now employs over 1,600 people in operations that span more than 10 countries. Groupe Gorgé derives the majority of revenue from automated smart safety systems and the provision of robotics for use in hazardous environments. They also perform industrial maintenance and install systems for use in nuclear safety, mainly to protect those working with nuclear materials.

Groupe Gorgé’s 3D printing division is focused on, “Enabling major industry players to find new routes to successful innovation and production processes by providing systems, 3D printers and new premium material.” Groupe Gorgé entered the 3D printing market in 2013 with the acquisition of Prodways.

Prodways make 3D printers using their MOVINGlight technology; this uses a mobile Digital Light Projector (DLP) that projects the image and cures as the head moves. This means the printer can create detailed parts at much larger build volumes. The technology is used on their Promaker L Series of industrial 3D printers, while the V Series 3D printers print in ceramics and metals.

When Prodways first demonstrated their printers at Euromold back in 2013, 3DPI suggested the company were one, “to keep an eye on”. The Prodways’ Entrepreneurs program was launched in June 2014 to develop the market and in the same year the company released 9 different printers and 14 materials at Euromold.

3D Printing Revenue Fastest Growing

Today’s announcement illustrates that their 3D printing strategy is paying off. Groupe Gorgé’s revenue from 3D printing was €12.1m ($13.3m) for the 6 months ending 30 June, 2016. The company booked 3D printing related sales driving a 51.3% increase in the period. 3D printing revenue currently contributes less than 10% to the total €141.7m ($155.6m) reported total. However, of the 4 revenue streams growth in the 3D printing category has outpaced other divisions. The Protection in Nuclear Environments division reported the second highest percentage growth rate as 26%, almost half that of 3D printing.

Groupe Gorgé have reported sustained growth over the past 13 quarters and say the revenue from 3D printing is “satisfactory”. According to the company, they anticipate further growth in this area during the second half of the year. 2016 is a, “major phase in the development” of this line of business and work is in progress to consolidate the acquisitions made in 2015 and to build upon partnerships with industry. These partnerships include a deal with the 3rd largest manufacturer of selective laser sintering 3D printers, Farsoon.

prodways farsoon metal 3D printing logo

Strategic Acquisitions

One of the acquisitions referenced is the purchase of a dental laboratory in France. Initial customers for Prodways were in the dental industry and further vertical integration into supply chain here will allow Groupe Gorgé to capture additional value. This is a strategy seen at other 3D printer manufacturers such as Arcam who own a medical implant contract manufacturer. In Arcam’s case the approach has been successful and allowed customers to dip their feet in the water by testing the viability and economic impact of sourcing 3D printed components before taking the plunge with an investment in a 3D printer of their own. Prodways also acquired a Norge, a startup involved in SLS for plastic powder. Again, this is a common strategy to deepen the value chain and was evident in Arcam’s acquisition of AP&C, a manufacturer of specialist metal powders.

Prodways recently announced their first sales in the important 3D printing market of Korea. The company sold a ProMaker L7000 and a ProMaker L5000, “to one of the most trusted public research and R&D institutes in Korea”. The company has also signed a partnership agreement with Japanese company Altech Co who specialize in the import and sale of machines. Hidehiko Suyama, Managing Director of Altech, said, “This market has experienced massive growth in just a few years, and the product range has expanded through this growth. We are convinced that Prodways has all the necessary resources to meet the professional and industrial demand via products and a sales strategy in perfect keeping with our current equipment offer. We believe in our partnership with Prodways in the long term.”

Expanding International Markets

The Japanese market for industrial grade 3D printers is set to heat up with local company Ricoh announcing a possible addition to their existing line of 3D printers during the Tokyo Big Site last month. Ricoh showcased a, “prototype and not ready for launching in the market” at the show but as of yet, “commercialization and its timing are to be determined” according to Yukari Ezoe at the company. By revenue Ricoh is a much larger company than Group Gorgé, the most recent full year financial results reported $909m compared to $290m for the French company. Ricoh entered the 3D printing market in 2014 with technology developed in association with Aspect Inc. However, 3D printing sales at Ricoh have been sluggish, whereas Groupe Gorgé’s acquisition of Prodways in 2013 gave the French company a head start of one year and access to a range of 3D printers already under development.

With revenue spread across 4 divisions the company has not seen the dip in share price experienced by 3D printing companies with a singular focus. Anticipation is for the 3D printing business to continue to grow and when the company publish their next full year financial report they are confident that, “The annual revenue target will likely be exceeded,” according to today’s release.

SGLB http://www.engineering.com/3DPrinting/3DPrintingArticles/ArticleID/12645/Sigma-Labs-Introduces-Much-Needed-In-Process-Quality-Assurance-to-Metal-3D-Printing.aspx

F GM ????? TM ?????

re;
thank you lots/ you sharp on 3D printers and biotechs

re;
I know your question was directed at someone else,
but
re: Carbon 3D, they're owned (in large part) by Google Ventures already.

Google Ventures put $100M into Carbon3D last year.
Total investment is around $150M now by all parties I believe.

As for an IPO- it will be a biggie if it happens.

answer;
keep me awareness on IPO PLEASE.

One of the car companies has bought a big part too. It's one to keep an eye on. LOTS of Potential !!

thank you lots/ you sharp on 3D printers and biotechs

re;
I know your question was directed at someone else, but re: Carbon 3D, they're owned (in large part) by Google Ventures already.

Google Ventures put $100M into Carbon3D last year.
Total investment is around $150M now by all parties I believe.

As for an IPO- it will be a biggie if it happens.

answer;
keep me awareness on IPO PLEASE.

I know your question was directed at someone else, but re: Carbon 3D, they're owned (in large part) by Google Ventures already.

Google Ventures put $100M into Carbon3D last year. Total investment is around $150M now by all parties I believe.

As for an IPO- it will be a biggie if it happens.

huge reading my friend/ did this company apply yet ?????

http://ih.advfn.com/p.php?pid=nmona&article=71503657

The above reads like a rather powerful collaboration to me.

"NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., May 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/
­­ Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced
a collaboration between Johnson & Johnson Services,
Inc. and a subsidiary of HP Inc. The collaboration is
focused on using 3D printing technologies to create
better health care outcomes at reduced costs. Working together, the companies plan to combine their
scientific, clinical, material science and technological
expertise, and deep insights to develop products and
solutions which can be manufactured quickly and
customized to the needs of an individual patient or
consumer.
In the near­term, the collaboration will focus on
personalization of instrumentation and software for
patient­specific healthcare devices. It is anticipated
that 3D printing technology will lead to innovation in
areas such as orthopaedics, eye health and consumer products, among others.
"The intersection of technology and health care is spurring innovation that will have a profound impact on
patients and consumers all over the world," said Sandra Peterson, Group Worldwide Chairman, Johnson &
Johnson. "Combined with advances in data mining and software, 3D printing could enable distributed
manufacturing models and patient­specific products, therapies and solutions that deliver better outcomes,
better economics and improved global accessibility. This collaboration with HP Inc. exemplifies our
commitment to harnessing new technology to improve outcomes and reduce costs across the health
continuum."
"Advances in 3D printing technology have the potential to break historical paradigms of health care delivery
in ways that are not feasible in traditional manufacturing processes," said Stephen Nigro, president of HP's
3D printing business. "Together with Johnson & Johnson we have the potential to create opportunities and
innovations in health care to improve patients' lives that neither company could develop alone."
The collaboration announced today has already begun, with teams of experts from both organizations
working together."

http://www.fdalawblog.net/fda_law_blog_hyman_phelps/

"On May 10, FDA issued the long-awaited draft guidance, “Technical Considerations for Additive Manufactured Devices.” In October 2014, FDA held a public workshop on AM devices, “Additive Manufacturing of Medical Devices: An Interactive Discussion on the Technical Considerations of 3D Printing.” Since then, this draft guidance topic appeared on FDA’s priority guidance list in 2015, but was removed without explanation in 2016, leaving some to wonder about its status. The draft guidance states that it intends to “outline considerations associated with [additive manufacturing (AM)] processes” and provide “recommendations for testing and characterization for devices that include at least one AM fabrication step.” AM is “a process that builds an object by iteratively building 2-dimensional (2D) layers and joining each to the layer below, allowing device manufacturers to rapidly alter designs without the need for retooling and to create complex devices built as a single piece.” AM is a category of manufacturing which encompasses “3D printing.”"[much more]

yes, it will be an exciting IPO!

R U interested in the 3D developments ? If so, check out the new M1 by Carbon 3D Inc. It uses light to create a continues flow printer.
Can't wait to see this one go public.

http://carbon3d.com/

Is anyone familiar with the 3D Printing ETF "PRNT" that will be launching this year(2016). Thanks in advance.

$VJET ~ Voxeljet 3D printing. Nice chart and a great stock to trade :)

Interesting things taking shape at Prodways.

Thanks for posting

Prodways announces the sale of 6 first machines
using laser sintering technology

http://www.groupe-gorge.com/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2016/03/PR_GG_Prodways_announces_the_sale_of_6_first_machines_using_powder_sintering_technology_ENG.pdf

Prodways launches a new thermoplastic polyurethane
material (TPU) for its laser sintering range

http://www.groupe-gorge.com/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2016/04/PR_GG_Prodways_launches_a_new_material_for_its_laser_sintering_range_ENG.pdf

Sigma Labs Signs Agreement with Creatz3D of Singapore

SANTA FE, N.M. – April 4, 2016 – Sigma Labs, Inc. (OTCQB: SGLBD; OTCQB: SGLB) (“Sigma Labs” or the “Company”), a developer of advanced, in process, non-destructive quality inspection systems for metal-based additive manufacturing (“AM”) and other advanced manufacturing technologies, today announced that the Company has signed an agreement with Creatz3D Pte Ltd ("Creatz3D") to be the non-exclusive sales and service agent for Sigma Labs in Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam. Creatz3D is an authorized reseller of 3D printing systems and materials, AM solutions for metal components, and rapid prototyping software.

“We’re very pleased to announce our first foray into Asia through this innovative marketing agreement with Creatz3D,” said Mark Cola, President & CEO of Sigma Labs. “Given Creatz3D’s expanding presence in the industry and Singapore’s interest in promoting additive manufacturing, we believe this relationship will prove instrumental in growing our revenue across the Pacific Rim. We’re already fielding inquiries for our PrintRite3D® technology in the region and are dedicated to being on the ground floor during this exciting time in Singapore. Under the agreement, Creatz3D will sell and service our In-Process Quality Assurance™ (IPQA®) solutions, and we look forward to a long and fruitful partnership.”

The Government of Singapore is committed to expanding the role of AM solutions across Asia and, in 2013, announced it would invest $500 million over five years to boost the country's skills in this area – including in the rapidly emerging 3D printing industry. The funding is part of the government's Future of Manufacturing (FoM) program, with the goal of enticing Singapore's manufacturing enterprises to embrace disruptive technologies such as 3D printing. The $500 million will be used to upgrade skills among workers and engineers as well as "exploring the potential of building a new 3D printing industry ecosystem."

About Creatz3D Pte Ltd
Founded in 2012, Creatz3D is a subsidiary of the Hong Chek Group which specializes in industrial equipment and laser equipment for marking, cutting and welding. With offices in Singapore and Vietnam, Creatz3D is dedicated to providing 3D printing solutions that enable users to overcome constraints imposed by traditional manufacturing methods. Additional information can be found at www.creatz3d.com.sg.

About Sigma Labs, Inc.
Sigma Labs, Inc. develops and engineers advanced, in-process, non-destructive quality inspection systems for commercial firms worldwide seeking productive solutions for metal-based additive manufacturing or 3D printing, and other advanced manufacturing technologies. For more information please visit www.sigmalabsinc.com.

Sigma mentioned in Honeywell paper.

"Honeywell / Sigma Labs Technology Development"

http://asq.org/asd/2016/03/industry-government-cqsdi.pdf

Graphene 3D lab investor update

http://www.graphene3dlab.com/s/news.asp?ReportID=743501&_Type=News&_Title=Graphene-3D-Lab-Establishes-New-Industrial-Materials-Division-Shareholder-U...

But most significant for me is guidance for $+5 million in sales by end of 2016

(slide 10)

http://www.graphene3dlab.com/i/pdf/presentation/GGG_IP.pdf

Also- nice write-up in 3Dprint.com

http://3dprint.com/126047/graphene-3d-lab-industrial/

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- please note I am no longer being paid by any company or any individual for stock promo

DDD and SSYS are absent still from our portfolios. We like the remaining 3, and have retained them, even adding more SGLBD recently.

Thanks for your reply...that's pretty much where I'm invested.

I like Arcam, DDD, SSYS, and penny stocks GGG.V/GPHBF and SGLB

SGLB going thru reverse/uplist currently.

In your opinion, what would be your top 4 3D printing stocks for long term investment?

Sigma Labs Announces Contracts with Aerojet Rocketdyne
for Air Force Program and “America Makes” Initiative


SANTA FE, N.M. – March 7, 2016 – Sigma Labs, Inc. (OTCQB: SGLB) (“Sigma Labs” or the “Company”), a developer of advanced, in process, non-destructive quality inspection systems for metal-based additive manufacturing (“AM”) and other advanced manufacturing technologies, today announced that it has received a contract from Aerojet Rocketdyne, a subsidiary of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AJRD), for a non-exclusive license of the Company's PrintRite3D® software applications. Terms of the award were not disclosed. Sigma Labs’ technology will be utilized on Aerojet Rocketdyne’s contract with the U.S. Air Force to define standards for qualifying AM components, to be used in liquid-fueled rocket engine applications. The Air Force initiative is part of a plan to transition away from the Russian-made RD-180 engines currently used on the Atlas V launch vehicle.

Separately, Sigma Labs received an order from Aerojet Rocketdyne under the previously-announced “America Makes” additive manufacturing research project with GE Aviation. The program, funded by the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute (NAMII), uses Sigma Labs’ proprietary In-Process Quality Assurance (IPQA®) software for advanced AM monitoring. This is the second PrintRite3D® system being deployed under America Makes, the first being with GE Aviation.

“Working alongside Aerojet Rocketdyne on this Air Force program, as well as with America Makes, allows Sigma Labs to once again showcase the benefits of our unique technology,” said Mark Cola, President and CEO of Sigma Labs. “This is a great opportunity for Sigma Labs to gain additional exposure within the aerospace and defense industry, particularly as part of an initiative designed to define standards and qualification requirements for 3D-printed rocket components. We look forward to the rollout of these programs in 2016 and appreciate the trust that both Aerojet Rocketdyne and the U.S. Air Force have placed in Sigma Labs.”

About Sigma Labs, Inc.
Sigma Labs, Inc. develops and engineers advanced, in-process, non-destructive quality inspection systems for commercial firms worldwide seeking productive solutions for metal-based additive manufacturing or 3D printing, and other advanced manufacturing technologies. For more information please visit www.sigmalabsinc.com.

Breakout year predicted for 3dprinting industry

via nypost


http://on.mktw.net/1Sf3fzT

Alcoa laying off 90 at Pennsylvania tech center before split:

http://news.morningstar.com/all/ViewNews.aspx?article=/AP/defc09c060b84442a2ee0f0aaed3adde_univ.xml

$DDD Q4 estimate tops expectations


Q4 rev. estimated at $183M vs. consensus estimate $161M

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/3d-systems-announces-conference-call-133000646.html

Glad to hear that!

Wasn't sure anyone gave a darn anymore, lol.


But despite the very weak results from public leaders DDD and SSYS...mostly due to overpaying for non-organic growth... it seems practically everything I read and hear regarding the industry's growth is very positive. Anyone who has seen the results in the past few quarters from Arcam knows that the growth is definitely there in aerospace, health care/surgical and auto markets.

And incidentally, I'm not doing any pr/IR work for any 3D printing related companies now...so hopefully people will see me as being less biased.

Although anyone who is long or short a stock is biased at the outset when you think about it.