WALTHAM, MA, Feb 11, 2025 – Nano Dimension Ltd., has announced an update to its Board of Directors (Board).
David Stehlin. Image: LinkedIn
Mr. David Stehlin has joined the Board. Mr. Stehlin has an extensive background as an executive with significant leadership skills in the technology industry where he has led strategic turnarounds, drove business growth, and ushered in technological advancements. He did this in his work at public and private high growth companies, including, the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), Spirent Communications, MRV Communications, Overture Networks, Ceterus Networks, Valo, and Antec. My. Stehlin holds a B.S. from the United States Naval Academy and an M.B.A. from National University.
Mr. Ofir Baharav, chairman of the board of directors of Nano Dimension, shared, “We welcome David Stehlin to our Board with great excitement. David is the type of director the Company needs at this dynamic moment, with his wealth of experience leading innovative companies with his strategic approach. He will undoubtedly serve the interests of Nano Dimension shareholders as we continue to embark on our mission to realize the full potential of the Company.”
About Nano Dimension Ltd.
Nano Dimension Ltd., established in 2012 and headquartered in Ness Ziona, Israel, specializes in additive manufacturing solutions, particularly in 3D printing technologies. The company offers a range of products, including the DragonFly IV system for additively manufactured electronics (AME), Admatec 3D printers for ceramics and metals, and DeepCube AI software for optimizing production processes. These solutions cater to industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, consumer products, industrial manufacturing, and medical sectors. In 2023, Nano Dimension reported revenues of approximately $56.31 million. The company’s mission is to transform design and production processes to meet the efficiency demands of Industry 4.0, focusing on intelligent machines that enable rapid prototyping and production of high-performance electronic devices.
IRVINE, CA, Feb 10, 2025 – Roland DGA Corp. has announced three important personnel changes within its sales department.
Mike Renna, who previously served as a Roland DGA regional sales manager, has been promoted to the newly created position of strategic sales manager. A 28-year Roland DGA veteran, Renna will now be responsible for managing the company’s largest accounts as well as leading a team of product experience sales managers.
Kenny Ginn, a field salesperson within the sign and graphics industry for the last 12 years, has been appointed to the newly created Roland DGA position of sales manager – digital fabrication. Ginn’s new responsibilities will focus on driving sales growth for specific Roland DG products within the U.S. and Canadian markets.
Sean Profera, formerly a sales and marketing expert within the channel, will now serve as product experience sales manager. Reporting to Roland DGA’s strategic sales manager, Mike Renna, Profera will play a crucial role in maximizing product awareness and education among the company’s channel partners and end users.
“I am confident that all of these talented professionals will contribute greatly to our overall sales efforts in their new roles,” said Roland DGA’s director of sales, Sid Lambert. “With their extensive experience, skills and abilities, they will be instrumental in promoting and selling our current selection of high-quality offerings as well as the many new and exciting products we’ll be launching this year.”
About Roland DG Americas
Roland DGA Corp., established in 1987, serves as the North and South American sales, marketing, distribution, and service arm of Roland DG Corp., headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan. Based in Irvine, CA, Roland DGA offers diverse digital imaging equipment, including large-format inkjet printers, vinyl cutters, engravers, 3D milling machines, and dental milling devices. These products cater to industries such as sign and graphics, commercial printing, packaging, labeling, promotional products, textiles, engraving, milling, and 3D modeling. Roland DGA is recognized for its award-winning technology and commitment to customer support. As of 2023, Roland DG employs approximately 1,142 individuals worldwide. In the fiscal year 2023, the company reported approximately $401.5 million in revenues.
ZURICH, Switzerland, Feb 6, 2025 – As global supply chains face growing challenges and rising costs, manufacturing is at a turning point. Industries like aerospace, automotive and construction experience long lead times and high costs for large-format components. These sectors depend on fragmented supply networks and labor-intensive processes. Manufacturing automation business SAEKI announced a $6.7M funding round to address the challenges through its innovative approach to digital manufacturing.
The seed round was led by Lightbird with participation from Founderful, 2100VC, Danobat, and multiple high-profile business angels.
CNC. Image: SAEKI
SAEKI combines large-scale additive manufacturing with precision CNC machining in a unified production system. The hybrid approach enables the company to deliver precision-engineered components in days rather than weeks, while maintaining the top quality standards through automated inspection processes. By incorporating automated quality assurance, SAEKI ensures every part meets stringent industry standards, enabling faster delivery times and improved cost efficiency for large-format components.
SAEKI is also announcing the launch of its breakthrough instant quoting platform, enabling customers to upload designs, configure requirements, and receive immediate pricing for precision-engineered parts. By eliminating traditional quoting bottlenecks, SAEKI has reduced the procurement cycle from days to minutes.
“There’s an exponential and widening divide between what we can design and what we can actually build,” commented Andrea Perissinotto, co-founder and CEO of SAEKI. “While engineers can now use AI to create hundreds of optimized designs, legacy manufacturing simply can’t deliver these components cost-effectively. Automating the entire process, from quoting to final inspection, will make these advanced designs manufacturable at scale. Our mission at SAEKI is to make manufacturing faster, more efficient, and more reliable. By integrating additive manufacturing with CNC machining and quality assurance, we’re giving industries the tools they need to innovate without constraints. This isn’t just about making parts; it’s about reshaping the way industries approach production. This is a defining moment for European manufacturing as we set out to build a future with fully autonomous factories.”
3D robot printer Image: SAEKI
SAEKI’s origins are deeply rooted in hands-on manufacturing experience. The company’s CEO, Andrea Perissinotto, began his journey in his uncle’s workshop, where he witnessed firsthand how traditional production relied heavily on scarce, skilled craftsmen with decades of experience. “We saw an opportunity to integrate advanced manufacturing technologies to overcome these limitations and scale production efficiently,” said Perissinotto. “The existing processes demand decades of experience and are incredibly hard to scale. With AI and robotics, we’re now able to abstract and automate these skills.”
From left to right: CTO Oliver Harley, COO Matthias Leschok and CEO Andrea Perissinotto. Image: SAEKI
SAEKI was founded by Perissinotto (CEO), Oliver Harley (CTO) and Dr. Matthias Leschok (COO) during their studies at ETH Zürich. The trio identified a unique opportunity to bring industrial-scale efficiency to large-format additive manufacturing and CNC machining, making the process faster and more cost-effective. SAEKI’s technology-driven approach helps reshore critical manufacturing capabilities to Europe. Moreover, by minimizing reliance on overseas suppliers, the company aligns with broader industry trends toward sustainability and supply-chain resilience.
“The company’s focus on large-format manufacturing is particularly timely, as sectors like aerospace and construction face increasing demand for complex, high-performance parts,” said Thomas Meier, partner at Lightbird. “Global supply chains are under pressure, with rising costs and delays becoming the norm. We believe that SAEKI’s ability to deliver high-quality components quickly and reliably sets a new standard for the industry.”
The investment will accelerate SAEKI’s development of autonomous factories that integrate quoting, 3D printing, machining, and inspection into a seamless process. “We share SAEKI’s vision of European dynamism and strengthening Switzerland’s manufacturing position,” said Alex Stöckl, partner at Founderful. “Their interdisciplinary team has shown remarkable progress, demonstrating the potential to reshape industrial production.”
Scanner. Image: SAEKI
About SAEKI
SAEKI, founded in 2021, is a Swiss company specializing in large-format additive manufacturing, offering on-demand 3D printing services for sizable, complex components. Their proprietary process integrates robotics, 3D printing, milling, post-processing, and 3D scanning to produce large-scale parts efficiently and cost-effectively. SAEKI serves industries such as automotive, construction, aerospace, and industrial sectors. Headquartered in Lupfig, Switzerland, the company has secured approximately $9 million in funding over three rounds, with the latest being a $6.7 million seed round in February 2025.
The movement to print directly from CAD files gains momentum. Image courtesy of nTop.
“It’s fundamentally hurtful to me to hear people say you cannot print directly from CAD and you need a mesh file,” says Harshil Goel, CEO and founder of Dyndrite “That is so false it hurts my soul as a mathematician.”
That’s from “Skip the Mesh, Print from CAD“ by Kenneth Wong in Digital Engineering magazine, which explores the benefits of bypassing traditional meshing required by 3D printers and, instead, allows for printing directly from CAD models. The act of converting a B-rep solid model into triangulated mesh formats like STL can introduce errors, inefficiencies and a loss of design fidelity. The STL model is faceted, not smooth, so by its nature, it can only approximate anything but a curved or organic shape.
However, new methods allow direct printing from CAD models streamlining, preserving the original shape and skipping the conversion to an approximate, faceted modeler.
Goel’s company, Dyndrite, has taken a leadership position in skipping-the-mesh technology. Dyndrite develops tools that enable direct-from-CAD printing. Dyndrite’s files can be considerably smaller than STL files. By leveraging high-performance computing and native CAD file support, Dyndrite’s technology eliminates the need for meshing, reduces processing times, and enhances design precision.
Goel is understandably gung-ho about direct-to-3D printing. He predicts meshes will be obsolete in 3-5 years.
Impossible Objects, which claims to make the world’s fastest 3D printer, used Dyndrite’s technology to print CAD models directly — without the intermediate meshing step.
Another pioneer is Brad Rothenberg, founder and CEO of nTop. Autodesk is using a nTop plug-in for Fusion for seamless CAD-to-print workflows.
Materialise Magics is also printing directly to 3D printing using nTop Core’s implicit modeling API with Materialise’s Magics 3D Print Suite and NxG Build Processor.
MELVILLE, NY, Feb 3, 2025 – Canon U.S.A., Inc. has announced the launch of the imagePROGRAF PRO-310 Professional Inkjet Printer, a 13-inch device for professional and prosumer photographers, students, and others looking for a home printer that can generate excellent color reproduction while possessing longevity and durability.
The imagePROGRAF PRO-310 Professional Inkjet Printer- a 13-inch device for professional and prosumer photographers.
The imagePROGRAF PRO-310, designed to provide evident light resistance for long-term preservation of printed works, adopts the newly developed pigment ink, “LUCIA PRO II”1 – featuring 10 colors – to help meet the needs of professional photographers who want to print high-quality photos while preserving the appeal of their work for the future.
“The PRO-310 is designed to assist our customers achieve vivid colors while offering easy and efficient output, and we are excited to deliver the ability for users to make professional-looking prints and layouts to help meet their dynamic needs and continue to deliver exceptional results.” said Shuji “Steve” Suda, vice president of Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Designed for excellent color reproduction
The Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-310 features the new LUCIA PRO II1 pigment ink system, designed to improve image quality compared to earlier modelsand enhance resistance to light. Changing the design and material of matte black ink improved black density on art paper. The reformulated Chroma Optimizer applies a clear coat of transparent ink to minimize bronze effects and reduce uneven glossiness.
Image: Canon
Improved longevity and durability
The pigment ink, “LUCIA PRO II,” adds wax to ink to help provide scratch resistance, designed to make it easier to handle in framing, packaging, transportation, display, and other situations where the print could be damaged, while allowing for long-term appreciation and preservation.
A nozzle recovery system improves efficiency by detecting clogs in one nozzle and letting others adjust automatically. This reduces how often the print head needs cleaning and helps prevent wasted prints caused by banding.
A built-in skew correction system aligns paper that enters diagonally from the top tray or manual feed tray. It helps prevent printing errors by stabilizing output for thick and specialty paper types.
Canon has announced that the imagePROGRAF PRO-310 is registered for EPEAT Gold designation. If approved, this would confirm the printer meets EPEAT’s highest sustainability standards for electronics2. The model supports Canon’s sustainability efforts by replacing polystyrene foam packaging with recyclable corrugated cardboard.
1 Newly developed ink (released in January 2024) is used for 10 colors. Matte Black uses the same ink as imagePROGRAF GP-4000/2000 (released in September 2021).
2 Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool. An environmental assessment system established by GEC (the Green Electronics Council), American NPO, for the purpose of developing and promoting the market for environmentally friendly products.
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in professional business and consumer imaging equipment and information systems, offers an extensive product line including cameras, printers, scanners, copiers, facsimile machines, calculators, and projectors. Serving industries such as office environments, healthcare, photography, and industrial manufacturing, Canon U.S.A. has been operating for several decades. As a subsidiary of Canon Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Canon U.S.A. is based in Melville, New York. Canon Inc. reported revenues of approximately $28.9 billion in 2023. Canon U.S.A. continues to innovate, providing cutting-edge imaging and optical products to a diverse range of industries.
FREMONT, CA, Jan 30, 2025 – Velo3D, Inc. announced Darren Beckett as its new chief technology officer.
With more than 25 years of experience in technology leadership, innovation and organizational transformation, including two decades at Intel Corp., Beckett will oversee the development and implementation of all internal and external technology initiatives across the company.
Image: Velo3D
“We are excited to have Darren join the company as his proven track record of building and leading next generation technology teams to create innovative solutions aligns perfectly with Velo3D’s mission to accelerate our leadership position in additive manufacturing,” said Arun Jeldi, CEO of Velo3D. “His ability to blend technical expertise with strategic leadership will be instrumental in executing our new corporate vision and driving our next phase of growth.”
Image: Orgio.com
Prior to rejoining Velo3D, Beckett was the VP of engineering at Woodruff Scientific as well as the chief technology officer at Sigma Additive Solutions where he played a pivotal role in facilitating in the development of their Additive Manufacturing quality control IP portfolio. Prior to Sigma, Beckett spent more than 20 years at Intel in various technical and engineering leadership roles focused on 3D manufacturing and next generation technology development.
“I am thrilled to join Velo3D and contribute to its vision of enabling customers to utilize additive manufacturing to rapidly scale the production of their most complex parts,” said Darren Beckett. “I look forward to collaborating with the talented team here as the company expands its leadership position in 3D printing technology.”
As chief technology officer, Beckett will be responsible for leading the Velo3D Research and Development and Informational Technology organizations as well as oversee the implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies.
About Velo3D
Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Fremont, CA, Velo3D is a leading technology company specializing in fully integrated metal additive manufacturing solutions. The company offers advanced 3D printing systems, including the Sapphire family of printers, along with Flow pre-print software and Assure quality assurance software, enabling the production of complex, mission-critical components. Velo3D serves industries such as aerospace, defense, energy, and automotive, with clients including SpaceX, Honeywell, and Lam Research. As of January 2025, the company employs approximately 240 people. In the trailing twelve months ending June 30, 2024, Velo3D reported revenues of $46 million.
KURIM, Czech Republic and LINARES, Spain, Jan 23, 2025 – MCAE Systems and Meltio has announced that MCAE Systems will play a key role as an official sales partner in the distribution and support of Meltio metal 3D printing solutions in the Czech and Slovak markets. The main goal will be to boost growth in the Czech and Slovak metal additive manufacturing markets.
Meltio provides a metal 3D printing solution designed for industrial use. It uses welding wire, the most cost-effective metal feedstock available.
MCAE Systems will focus on building a supportive ecosystem for Meltio’s technology in the Czech and Slovak territories. It will partner with and drive business opportunities alongside technology centers, tooling machine companies, robotic integrators, academia, and industry.
“In nearly 30 years of working with 3D technologies, we have built a strong position in the market and a deep understanding of our customers’ needs. The partnership with Meltio will allow us to combine many years of experience in both 3D printing and CAD/CAM and production on CNC machines and robots. Laser metal welding technology perfectly complements our wide portfolio of professional manufacturing technologies and we are convinced that it will open up new application possibilities in the field of metal 3D printing for our customers,” says Miloslav Drápela, CEO of MCAE Systems.
Francisco González, Head of EMEA at Meltio highlights the significance of this partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to be working with and this collaboration between MCAE Systems us serves as a great indicator of how Meltio’s partner ecosystem and our unique wire-laser metal 3D printing technology for industries is evolving in Czech Republic and Slovak markets booth our metal AM solutions in the east of Europe.” And he added: “Together, we will be able to cater to the ever-growing interest in Meltio’s technology and its applications for different industries and reliable metal applications.”
SHENZHEN, China, Jan 22, 2025 – Elegoo has announced the launch of the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K, the latest addition to its line of advanced resin 3D printers. This new model builds on the success of the original Saturn 4 Ultra, Elegoo’s best-selling resin printer of 2024, with even higher levels of precision and user-friendly features.
Equipped with a 10-inch 16K Mono LCD screen, the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K offers a 14 x 19 μm XY resolution and 0.02 mm Z-axis accuracy, making it the choice for industries such as gaming, dentistry, and other sectors where fine detail is crucial.
The Saturn 4 Ultra 16K also combines excellent performance with user-friendly features, including a quick-release, non-slip design and a smart tank heating system that keeps resin at 30°C for consistent print quality, even in low temperatures. These upgrades, based on user feedback, offer both ease of use and professional-grade capabilities.
“This model represents the culmination of our latest innovations,” says Chris Hong, founder and CEO of Elegoo. “As a leader in resin 3D printing, our goal is to enhance the user experience and continue advancing our mission of making 3D printing technology accessible and beneficial for everyone.”
Faster, Smarter Printing with Optimized Performance
The Saturn 4 Ultra 16K offers a printing speed of up to 150 mm/h and a build volume of 211.68 mm x 118.37 mm x 220 mm, ideal for both small and larger prints with remarkable accuracy. Like the original Saturn 4 Ultra, the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K incorporates Elegoo’s Tilt Release Technology. Tilting the resin tank allows the model to separate quickly from the release film, which improves printing speed.
For the first time, the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K features a smart tank heating system that keeps the resin at a precise 30°C. This ensures smooth movement and better layer adhesion, reducing defects like bubbles and separation. The system improves print quality and increases success rates, especially in low-temperature settings.
The Saturn 4 Ultra 16K features smart sensors that identify leftover material and notify users about resin shortages or leveling problems. This reduces waste and ensures smoother printing. Its built-in AI camera offers live monitoring and detects errors in real-time. Wi-Fi cluster printing allows users to manage multiple printers easily, improving efficiency for large-scale projects.
Enhanced Slicing Experience with SatelLite
The Saturn 4 Ultra 16K is fully compatible with SatelLite, Elegoo’s first slicing solution offering seamless resin printing with universal compatibility, supporting both Elegoo and other brands. With advanced EVO Support, SatelLite achieves over 90% success for support structures, operates twice as fast as other slicers, and provides free pro features like model repair and Boolean operations without ads or paywalls.
SatelLite is currently available for Windows, offering efficient, professional slicing for all users. Mac support will be added soon. For more options, the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K also works with ChituBox, letting users pick their preferred slicing software.
Price and Availability
The Saturn 4 Ultra 16K is available on the Elegoo’s official store, priced at $519.99 USD in the US. For pricing information in the UK, EU, Canada, Australia, and Japan, please visit regional stores.
KRAILLING, Germany, Jan 15, 2025- Squadron 2020 is a project of the Finnish Navy. Its aim is to replace the seven vessels the Navy will decommission. Four modern corvettes will be procured to replace the vessels to be decommissioned. A multi-role corvette is a surface combatant capable of conducting effectively the range of Navy tasks at sea all year round.
The Finnish Navy – Naval Vessels
As part of Squadron 2020 Industrial Participation, AMEXCI and EOS, together with Saab, will develop new capabilities to manufacture defense components in Finland with metal additive manufacturing (AM). The project focuses on developing AM solutions both for spare parts and new product development. New and enhanced competencies will contribute to improving the overall security of supply in Finland. Additive manufacturing can enable spare part production for the Finnish Defense Forces (FDF) and critical industries, as well as the rapid deployment of new innovative equipment.
The project participants are industry forerunners in their respective areas of expertise. AMEXCI is a metal additive manufacturing service provider, with a 3D-printing production and know-how on developing AM solutions for customers. EOS is the world leading company in metal additive manufacturing solutions, with an understanding of materials and process development as well as quality assurance. Saab has successfully implemented metal additive manufacturing in its production processes. Saab is on a continuous process transferring expertise to foster new competencies in Finnish industries.
Finnish Defense Forces (FDF) states: “The project increases the capabilities of domestic industries in designing and manufacturing components for challenging military environments using AM. The Finnish Defense Forces sees the project as fulfilling the needs and supporting the interest of national military defense and security of supply.”
Johannes Karjalainen, managing director, AMEXCI comments: “I’m thrilled to be involved in developing new technologies and creating novel Nordic collaboration with Saab and EOS. I believe our new competencies developed within this project will be beneficial for many companies and stakeholders, and it will strengthen Finnish supply chain resilience in challenging situations.”
Paula Kainu, senior metal solutions architect, EOS, voices: “Over the years, we have developed comprehensive know-how on AM materials with an extensive material data bank, which we will leverage in this project. By combining our extensive experience with the specific application requirements, we can develop an AM solution that perfectly fits. Not only advancing this project but adding value to many companies alike.”
LAS VEGAS, NV, Jan 14, 2025 – Creality showcased the latest innovations at the CES 2025, with a focus on creativity and advancing 3D printing technology. Building on the theme of “Time-Tested, Future-Ready”, Creality made a splash with a trade-in campaign featuring the K2 Plus Combo showcased alongside a debut for the new Creality Hi, the maker’s first-ever multi-filament CoreXY model. Creality also introduced the Creality Filament System (CFS) for the K1 series of printers.
K2 Plus Combo Trade-in Campaign
One of the highlights of Creality’s CES presence was the K2 Plus Combo, featuring an exciting trade-in offer. The K2 Plus Combo, first released last year as a large-format multi-color 3D printer, received feedback from users seeking to upgrade to multi-color capabilities. During the event, Creality invited customers to trade in their old 3D printers for discounts of up to $500 towards the K2 Plus Combo or K2 Plus model. This offer was available for all 3D printer brands, including resin and FFF machines, providing an opportunity for users to know-how Creality’s advanced 3D printing technology.
Built with an all-metal frame and five servo stepper motors, the K2 Plus ensures stability, low noise (48dB), and a print speed of up to 600mm/s, making it perfect for high-intensity printing environments. With a heated chamber temperature capable of 60°C, the K2 Plus supports a wide range of materials, from PLA and TPU to high-strength and heat-resistant filaments like PA and PPS-CF. The K2 Plus can easily handle both regular and specialty filaments, useful for both professional and industrial-grade applications.
Creality Hi: A Family-Friendly 3D Printing Experience
Creality also unveiled the Creality Hi, a budget-friendly, multi-color 3D printer designed with families and hobbyists in mind. Offering an intuitive user experience and high-quality prints, the Creality Hi is a perfect entry point for users interested in 3D printing at home.
Color Your Fun Deftly: Equipped with the innovative CFS, users can achieve multi-color prints without additional post-processing. The CFS system automatically detects and switches filaments, ensuring minimal waste.
User-Friendly Setup: The Creality Hi is easy to assemble, requiring only minimal effort (around 8 minutes) to get started. Its pre-assembled design and auto-leveling system reduce the complexities often associated with 3D printing.
Enhanced Print Quality: Built with a sturdy all-metal body and linear rail systems, the Creality Hi ensures consistent print quality and durability, elevating the 3D printing experience for all users.
K1 Series CFS Upgrade Kit: Upgrading for Versatility
Creality also introduced the K1 Series CFS upgrade accessory kit, designed to elevate the multi-color capabilities of the K1 Series printers. This new accessory kit allows users to expand their creative possibilities by adding a high-performance filament system compatible with all K1 Series printers.
In addition, Co-Print, Creality’s partner for providing wider multi-filament capability, was also seen at Creality’s booth. Both the Ender-3 V3 Plus and Ender-3 V3 will soon be integrating Co-Print components for multi-filament printing.
New Ecosystem Offerings
At CES, Creality also unveiled new products and filaments that enhance its 3D printing ecosystem. Notable among them was the launch of Soleyin Ultra PLA, a vibrant, environmentally-friendly filament ideal for fashion and design applications. Additionally, Creality introduced high-speed Rainbow PLA, Hyper PETG, PPA-CF, and PLA-CF that expand the creative possibilities for users allowing them to experiment with new textures, colors, and performance characteristics.
Creality also showcased two recent additions to its ecosystem hardware lineup, including the Falcon A1 Laser Engraving Machine, the first smart CoreXY engraver with auto material parameter filling and proprietary AI camera technology designed for home and professional use featuring no-assembly operation and speeds of up to 600mm/s, and Creality RaptorX 3D Scanner, a high-precision scanning solution offering accuracy of up to 0.02 mm and perfect for professionals needing detailed scans of objects ranging from small to large-scale projects.
