MT Magazine March/April 2026

FEATURE STORY

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THE STATE OF ADDITIVE ISSUE

While some companies exited the AM market in 2025, like Arburg, others relaunched or rebranded, including Shapeways, Admatec, Formatec, Atlix, and AltForm, reflecting the enduring value of these companies’ legacies. The increased M&A activity reflected a strategic emphasis on technology alignment, operational efficiency, and vertical integration, rather than broad expansion. The data from 2020 to 2025 illustrates an industry transitioning from exploration to execution. While deal counts have stabilized and core investment activity has declined, capital continues to enter the market, gravitating toward companies with clear value propositions, proven applications, and scalable business models. As the AM industry moves into 2026, continued emphasis on specialization, materials

qualification, and application-driven growth is likely to define the next phase of industrial adoption.

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