Printing Money Episode 31: AM Deals and Analysis with Fabian Alefeld, EOS

Printing Money Episode 31 is here!

Danny’s guest for this episode is Fabian Alefeld (Director Business Development & Academy, Global Additive Minds | EOS North America, and Podcast Host, Additive Snack).  Fabian’s title is a mouthful, but his efficiency in 3DP/AM industry analysis is impressive.

Fabian and Danny are efficient, but a lot of deals have accrued for discussion, so this episode is hefty, clocking in at 71 minutes.  First, they talk a bit about what Fabian does at EOS.  Then the conversation zooms out and brushes on significant trends in the 3DP/AM market.  This sets the stage for a perfectly executed (yes, 10.0) dive into recent deals, financings, bankruptcies, and more.

Even in the twenty-four hours since recording this episode, there has been some notable 3D printing market action.  As Danny notes in his closing thoughts, a new cycle may be nigh.  In any case, Printing Money looks forward to covering the 3DP/AM deals to come.

Please enjoy Episode 31 and check out our previous episodes, too.

This episode was recorded August 19, 2025.

Timestamps:

00:12 – Welcome to Episode 31, and welcome to our guest, Fabian Alefeld (EOS)

01:10 – What is Additive Minds?

03:25 – What is Additive Minds Academy?

04:32 – NASA and EOS in-person Master Class

05:16 – Additive Snack podcast

07:06 – Fabian’s AM journey and focus

10:30 – AM is a mile wide and a mile deep, but metal LPBF has been a bright spot

11:30 – The bigger picture in AM before diving into recent deals

15:32 – BCN3D falters, but saved by investor group

20:41 – Castor files for liquidation

25:32 – 3D Systems spinout Systemic Bio shutters

30:11 – Voxeljet through the wringer – failed buyout by Anzu

33:52 – Nano Dimension sends Desktop Metal into bankruptcy

34:30 – Anzu Partners purchases ExOne and more from Desktop Metal

37:21 – Speculation only: Might Anzu flip the Aidro asset?

38:13 – Admatec and Formatec rescue themselves after Nano Dimension divestiture

38:52 – Stratasys acquires Nexa3D assets and more

43:04 – Trumpf sells its AM business to a German PE firm

47:57 – MX3D raises EUR 7M Series A for Wire-Arc AM

50:14 – Insight Surgery raises $2.5M for surgical guides

52:54 – Koobz raises $7.2M seed round for 3D printed footwear

57:56 – Novenda raises $6.1M for dental 3D printing

59:30 – Firestorm Labs raises $47M Series A for 3D printing drones

1:07:29 – Carlsmed raises $101M in IPO

1:09:54 – This time with optimism; closing thoughts

1:10:31 – Thank you to Fabian, and thank you for listening!

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