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Shaping the future of additive manufacturing

Fluid Dynamic Measurement Technology Company Vectoflow Secures Series A Funding Round of EUR 4m

by: Alexander Schmoeckel
Dez 15, 2023
Vectoflow, the global leader in 3D printed flow measurement systems, is pleased to announce the completion of its Series A investment round, securing EUR 4m in funding. The round was backed by new key investors, inclu...

Revolutionizing water filtration through additive manufacturing

by: Alexander Schmoeckel
Mrz 10, 2023
The team around Chris Wyres, Craig Clement and Andrew Walker has mastered the barrier to higher membrane productivity by combining advanced materials science and additive manufacturing. Evove’s membrane technologies a...

Have you ever heard of the word ubuntu?

by: Alexander Schmoeckel
Feb 17, 2023
Most people who visit our office in Starnberg, look at our value wall and wonder what “ubuntu” stands for. While the first two principles “curiosity” and “conviction” are easy to read and no further explanation is nee...

Revolutionizing large-scale additive manufacturing of light-weight metal parts

by: Alexander Schmoeckel
Dez 06, 2022
We are thrilled to announce AM Ventures’ initial investment in Fortius Metals Inc. Founded by the trailblazing Jeff Lints, Fortius Metals has mastered the robotic welding and large format printing of high-strength alu...

Interview with the fAMily - MetShape

by: Alexander Schmoeckel
Nov 28, 2022
If you are interested in more insights about LMM technology and MetShape's position and vision - read more about our portfolio company in 3DPrint.com's article.

Scaling the impact of AM through collaboration. A conversation with Arno Held, Managing Partner of AM Ventures

by: Alexander Schmoeckel
Okt 24, 2022
Additive manufacturing is a fast-growing tech vertical, still only at the beginning of its promising journey. It’s an area that has the potential to impact the future of how societies develop, offering more sustainabl...

Additive manufacturing startups - what are the key factors for success?

by: Alexander Schmoeckel
Okt 17, 2022
Startups have been contributing to major technological innovation in the evolving additive manufacturing (AM) industry. By disrupting how companies are designed, these pioneers are driving AM toward industrial maturit...

Podcast Startup Insider - AM Ventures reaches €100m target for its venture capital fund

by: Alexander Schmoeckel
Jul 27, 2022
Have you listened to the latest podcast episode of Startup Insider? In the latest episode, our Managing Partner Arno Held talks to Jan Thomas about the final closing of our EUR 100m venture capital fund. Engineers b...

AM Ventures closes oversubscribed €100m venture capital fund with focus on industrial 3D printing

by: Alexander Schmoeckel
Jul 20, 2022
AM Ventures, the global leader in venture capital for additive manufacturing (AM), announces the final closing of its venture capital fund focuses on industrial 3D printing. The oversubscribed fund closes at €100m har...

Podcast Additive Snack - How startups are shaping the future of additive manufacturing

by: Alexander Schmoeckel
Apr 05, 2022
Are you curious about how startups are shaping the future of additive manufacturing? Then listen to this great conversation between Fabian Alefeld and our managing partner Arno Held in the latest Additive Snack podcas...

Interview with the fAMily - Conflux

by: Alexander Schmoeckel
Mrz 21, 2022
Positive and affirming review of not only Conflux's current situation but also where the team around Michael Fuller is likely to be headed in the coming years.

Revolutionizing ultra-high resolution additive manufacturing

by: Alexander Schmoeckel
Feb 15, 2022
We are very proud to lead Scrona Ltd.’s Series A investment round together with TRUMPF Venture, Verve Ventures and Manz GmbH Management Consulting and Investment Founded by Patrick Galliker, Martin Schmid and Julian ...

Upcoming Events

Additive Manufacturing Strategies

Additive Manufacturing Strategies is a 100% in-person event February 6-8, 2024 in New York City. This industry touchstone conference brings together AM stakeholders from all over the world. AMS includes panels and keynotes on topics most critical in the fast-growing world of additive manufacturing. Bringing together the industry’s leaders in a contained networking environment makes AMS the place for startups to access capital, for financial institutions and investors to sharpen their radars, and for the AM industry to focus on the business of AM.

RAPID + TCT Conference

On June 25-27, 2024, RAPID + TCT will return to the West Coast for the first time in nearly a decade! The three-day event will feature the latest in 3D-printing technology from the industry’s leading product and service providers, a full schedule of speakers including a keynote series, and over 125 hours of educational content. The expansive show floor will showcase over 400 exhibiting companies’ latest advancements.

IMTS

IMTS 2024 is where the creators, the builders, the sellers, and the drivers of manufacturing technology come to connect, be inspired, and find solutions. From around the globe, the industry gathers to discover the latest in innovations and technologies changing our future through advanced and traditional manufacturing, robotics, automation, and digital transformation. Be a part of the change.

Formnext – Where ideas take shape.

Did you know that together with our portfolio companies we will have the largest exhibition space at this year’s Formnext – Where ideas take shape? As the hub for Additive Manufacturing, Formnext is the international meeting point for industrial 3D printing experts and production professionals from a wide range of application industries. With the trade show in Frankfurt as well as content throughout the year, Formnext bundles expertise and creates a unique experience focused on an intensive, professional exchange and access to the latest AM solutions. This combination enables the community to actively shape the next generation of intelligent industrial production.

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