MakerBot and Ultimaker, two providers of desktop 3D printing, have announced the completion of their merger. Under the new brand, UltiMaker, the company aims to provide easy-to-use and accessible 3D printing hardware, software and materials for a variety of applications.
Combining both companies' products platform under one roof, UltiMaker will continue to offer a wide range of solutions to customers, with brands such as the MakerBot METHOD, MakerBot SKETCH and MakerBot Replicator 3D printers, MakerBot CloudPrint, Ultimaker 2+ Connect, Ultimaker S3, Ultimaker S5 and Ultimaker S5 Pro Bundle. In addition, the open communities, Ultimaker Cura and MakerBot Thingiverse, will continue to be managed by the new company.
The newly formed entity will invest capital to accelerate growth, drive new product innovation, further research and development and strengthen its global presence through market expansions. Nadav Goshen will spearhead the new company as its CEO.
"As we begin the next chapter together as UltiMaker, we will continue to focus on developing 3D printing innovations to advance the availability of accessible and easy-to-use 3D printing solutions," said Goshen. "By combining our teams and technical expertise, we can work towards developing and delivering a comprehensive portfolio of products to support professional, educational and light-industrial applications."
For more information contact:
UltiMaker
550 Cochituate Road
East Wing, Floor 4, Ste. 25
Framingham, MA 01701
617-714-4748
americas@ultimaker.com
www.ultimaker.com