ExOne and Voxeljet are being united under ExOne Global Holdings, combining the expertise of the two rival large format binder jetting 3D printing companies.
The move concludes a period of business uncertainty for both companies, with the two businesses looking to integrate their operations to provide a broader product line, better aftermarket support and global printing services.
For users, it presents a catalogue of 7 Voxeljet and three ExOne printing systems able to produce parts in sand, ceramics and polymers, as well as a range of application focussed binders.
The operating subsidiaries in Germany, the United States, Japan, China, and India that comprise the combined organisation will continue.
The move is being backed by Anzu Partners, a US-based investment firm. ExOne was initially acquired in 2021 by Desktop Metal, at the time valued at $575 million, before Desktop Metal’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filling in July 2025 saw elements including sold, whereby a subsidiary of Anzu ExOne.
Eric Bader, currently managing director of ExOne GmbH, will assume the role of ExOne Global Holdings CEO.
Our customers and partners will experience ongoing stability and consistency as we move forward,” said Bader. “In bringing together ExOne’s leadership in digital sand casting and Voxeljet’s capabilities in large-format industrial printing supporting sand and investment casting, our focus is to leverage our joined strengths, preserve reliability, and deliver new growth.”
Both companies have seen growing interest from automotive, with Voxeljet 3D printers included in advanced manufacturing systems at manufacturers including BMW.
Anzu is also an investor in 6K, a company that uses microwave-based plasma technology to create nano-powders for applications such as 3D printing.
