Stratasys has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MarkForged Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nano Dimension, in a cash transaction valued at $42.5 million, subject to customary adjustments. In 2025, MarkForged generated approximately $70 million in revenue, including its Metal Binder Jetting product line, which Nano Dimension will retain. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditio

Shorter throughput times, lower error rates and more efficient use of skilled labour are key success factors for control cabinet and machine manufacturers. With their new partnership, Leibinger and Komax now offer a wire processing solution designed to address exactly these challenges: the powerful Zeta 620 G2 combines automated processing with integrated continuous inkjet (CIJ) marking, helping manufacturers streamline operations and increase productivity. The Zeta 620 G2

Attending The Battery Show Europe for the first time, Xaar will show how innovative inkjet technology is moving battery coating from analogue to digital, bringing greater precision, flexibility and reliability to this fast evolving manufacturing process. Held at the Messe Stuttgart on 9 to 11 June, visitors to stand 5A40 will be able to learn more about the company’s battery coating expertise, see a demonstration linked to its work with Inkatronic, and hear a presentation o

UltiMaker has launched the Factor 4 Plus, an industrial grade platform offering up to twice the speed of the standard Factor 4. It delivers robust, high performance printing – typically associated with more expensive industrial systems – for continuous factory production across manufacturing, packaging, converting, and bottling environments. Built to support a wide range of production grade applications, the Factor 4 Plus delivers manufacturing aids including custom jigs an

XJet has announced its collaboration with eqops, a UK based engineering consultancy specialising in additive manufacturing and advanced manufacturing technologies, which will see eqops represent XJet as its sales and support partner across the UK and Ireland. The move reinforces XJet’s growing presence in the UK and Ireland – markets recognised for their concentration of high performance industries and appetite for next generation manufacturing solutions. The collaboration

Roland DG has signalled its intent to further its strategic expansion into the global industrial decoration market by previewing a new portfolio of industrial printing technologies. The expansion which includes industrial flatbed and cylindrical printing systems as well as durable ink solutions reflects growing industry demand for innovative production methods that support on-demand, flexible and highly customisable digital manufacturing. The previewed range includes the V

Kornit Digital has announced the commercial availability of the Atlas Matrix platform following the successful completion of a global beta programme across leading production environments in Europe and North America. Atlas Matrix expands the capabilities of Kornit’s proven Atlas Max Plus platform into polyester, blends and sublimated fabrics, enabling customers to produce across virtually any fabric type with one unified production system while maintaining premium retail qu

This week, FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 returns to the Gran Via, Fira de Barcelona, Spain, alongside European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience, WrapFest and the new Corrugated and Textile. From 19 to 22 May 2026, the six co-located events will serve as the ideal meeting point for experts from the speciality print, signage, personalisation, packaging and display, wrapping and textile communities. The events are set to welcome over 600 leading brands and suppliers, who w

Linx Printing Technologies has launched the new Linx 9000 Series continuous inkjet (CIJ) printer range. Following extensive customer research, the new models address the most common challenges on a production line to deliver consistently high quality codes. ‘Linx has long been renowned for its practical innovation: developing products and services that make our customers’ lives easier,’ said Mark Cooper, senior director product and marketing. ‘With the Linx 9000 Series, we