Nexa3D recently signed a letter of intent to acquire Essentium, which manufactures high-speed extrusion (HSE) 3D printers that are widely adopted for high-requirement, precision applications in aerospace, military, and defense. With this acquisition, Nexa3D would add HSE capabilities to its current product portfolio. Nexa3D has rapidly emerged as a leader in the industrial 3D printing […]

Essentium has released further findings of its fifth annual independent research, indicating a promising outlook for the 3D printing industry. This comprehensive study, which draws insights from manufacturing leaders, underscores the growing significance of 3D printing in contract manufacturing, offering contract manufacturers new opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce production costs, and increase their competitiveness in the […]

Essentium has joined forces with KVG, an internationally recognized mission support provider, to provide Ukraine with 3D printing solutions, training, and manufacturing tools. These 3D printing capabilities enable rapid, on-demand production of mission-critical parts and components in the field of conflict. Essentium and KVG swiftly deployed Essentium High-Speed Extrusion (HSE) 3D Printing Platforms to various locations across […]

Essentium today announced Deutsche Bahn (DB), the national railway company of Germany, has certified the use of the Essentium High Speed Extrusion (HSETM) 3D Printing Platform located in Neumunster and high-performance materials for 3D printed train parts and tools. Essentium’s 3D printing technology, including flame-retardant Essentium 9085 and HTN-CF25 thermoplastics, has been tested to demonstrate […]

Digital manufacturing makes real-time, remote collaboration possible. But there’s still value in face-to-face interaction. As such, Essentium is launching a physical filament store in Austin, Texas, as a direct result of its partnership with 3D-Fuel. The store offers premium quality USA-made filaments and encourages collaboration and education, empowering makers to fully embrace the capabilities of […]

By Nirup Nagabandi, Ph.D., Vice President of Materials and Process Engineering, Essentium Imagine you’re an apparel manufacturer. You need machines to make your clothes. But the machines you can buy will only make clothes out of fabrics sold by the companies that sell the machines. You can’t use cotton, wool, or polyester. You have to […]

Essentium announced findings from independent research showcasing the positive impact of 3D printing on reducing carbon emissions. As companies grapple with supply chain challenges, a growing number are adopting sustainable manufacturing approaches, including recyclable materials, reduced energy consumption, and more. The research, commissioned by Essentium, reveals that 94% of manufacturers are actively engaged in initiatives to […]

With the AMUG Conference and Rapid+TCT under our belt, the AM industry has already covered a lot of ground in 2023. So far this year, we’ve seen an uptake in interest across all sectors on how 3D printing technology can boost production, transform business models, and support sustainable manufacturing. Aerospace, defense, and medical are still […]

Essentium launched its groundbreaking new material, Essentium Altitude, the first in its series of filaments designed for outdoor use. This innovative polycarbonate (PC) material is the first 3D printing filament to withstand cold temperatures as low as -60° C without cracking, making it ideal for a wide range of applications that require extreme cold, ultraviolet, […]

The prospect of an economic downturn makes companies more cautious about overextending themselves as they face potential revenue declines. However, while CFOs are rethinking capital expenditure, demand for parts continues to rise. In response, Essentium just announced a new service that offers the benefits of high-speed extrusion (HSE) printing and access to its entire ecosystem […]

Essentium announced the appointment of Edna Garcia as Chief Financial Officer and Will Chiang as Chief Operations Officer. The executives will lead the commercial and operational success of the organization and oversight of new key strategic initiatives to fuel the continued growth and value of AM. “Edna and Will are seasoned executives with an exemplary […]

Essentium, Inc., announced that the 101st Air Refueling Wing (ARW), Maine Air National Guard is using the Essentium High-Speed Extrusion (HSE) 3D Printing Platform and Essentium PCTG for printed flight control repair training aids to help maintain proficiency for traditional guardsmen. To create training aids resembling genuine parts, the 101st ARW chose Essentium’s 3D Printing […]

Essentium, Inc., announced the first in a series of findings from independent global research on the current and future use of industrial 3D printing. The fifth annual study reveals that the use of large-scale AM has more than doubled in the past year for 81 percent of manufacturing companies. The majority [88%] of manufacturers are […]

Essentium, Inc., will outline its materials-first approach to accelerate advanced manufacturing across industries at Formnext 2022. Despite the proven advantages of using AM technology for production, manufacturers struggle to adopt AM at scale. To help manufacturers achieve quality, reliability, and repeatability in volume AM production, Essentium will unveil its materials-first strategy that includes: • Certification: […]

Essentium, Inc. announced it has successfully completed its initial participation in the U.S. Navy’s Repair Technology Exercise (REPTX) at Port Hueneme, California. The company’s representatives demonstrated to government, academia, and industry participants the viability and efficacy of its AM solutions to expand the Navy’s ability to perform expeditionary maintenance operations. Members of the Essentium team […]

Essentium, Inc., announced it is partnering with Braskem, a polyolefins producer in the Americas, as well as a pioneer producer of biopolymers on an industrial scale, to offer manufacturers a fully integrated AM machine and materials solution. Combining the Essentium High Speed Extrusion (HSETM) 280i HT 3D Printer with Braskem’s polyolefin materials will unlock affordable, […]

Additive at Scale is a manufacturing services provider, and recently used the Essentium High Speed Extrusion (HSE) 180 ST 3D printing platform and the Essentium PCTG-Z to design and manufacturer 100 pilot units for tracking assets for a multinational chemical company. The company’s engineering team used 3D Printing technology to overcome design, cost, and time […]

Essentium, Inc., announced Axle Box Innovations, a public safety technology developer, is using Essentium AM technology to support the development of US-made 3D printed drones for fire management and protection. Engineers at Axle Box are leveraging the Essentium High Speed Extrusion (HSETM) 3D Printing Platform and high-performance inherently heat resistant materials to speed the development […]

Essentium, Inc., announced it has collaborated with Vorum, a world leader in CAD/CAM solutions for the global O&P market, to introduce a line of biocompatible 3D printing materials. The new materials meet ISO 10993 and US FDA guidance for intact skin surface devices as verified by certified, independent lab testing. A study co-commissioned by Essentium […]

Essentium, Inc., announced that the Essentium High Speed Extrusion (HSE) 3D Printing Platform and industrial materials were used to conceptualize, design, prototype, and manufacture ten functional Worlds Protect COVID-19 breathalyzer kiosks in an accelerated time frame. The Worlds Protect team, a collaboration between The Texas A&M University System, Worlds Inc., and the U.S. Air Force, […]

Essentium, Inc., a leading innovator of industrial additive manufacturing (AM) solutions, announced the second in a series of findings from independent global research on the current and future use of industrial 3D printing. The fourth annual study found strong confidence in 3D printing maturity among manufacturing executives. Almost all (96%) manufacturing executives agree the industry […]

Essentium, Inc., announced a planned business combination with Atlantic Coastal Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: ACAH) (“Atlantic Coastal”).  Atlantic Coastal is developing a new metal additive manufacturing platform that will be integrated with the Essentium High Speed Extrusion (HSE) technology. The system will help manufacturers change how they produce high-quality metal parts with new metal materials to […]

Essentium, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Atlantic Coastal Acquisition Corporation. Upon completion of the transaction, which is expected to occur around the end of the first quarter of 2022, the combined company will retain the Essentium name and is expected to be traded on The Nasdaq Stock […]

Essentium, Inc., announced the first in a series of findings from independent global research on the current and future use of industrial 3D printing. The fourth annual study reveals that the use of large-scale AM has more than doubled in the past year for 86 percent of manufacturing companies. The survey results show that AM […]

Essentium, Inc., announced next-generation AM solutions that unlock throughput, performance, and competitive 3D printed part production. These solutions feature key innovations across machines, materials, and software to enable distributed and sustainable manufacturing at scale. To meet growing worldwide demand for more choice in materials for production-scale 3D manufactured parts, Essentium is introducing Essentium PPS-CF, a […]