3D Systems Corporation (DDD), Stratasys, Ltd. (SSYS), ExOne Co (XONE): 3D Printing Companies Receive Increased Exposure

Makerbot generated about $50 million in sales last year to the market, so it will be interesting to see what the acquisition can bring to Stratasys, and I suspect that due to the recent acquisition, the firm will be able to release a more affordable printer in the months ahead.

ExOne Co (NASDAQ:XONE) still uncertain

Much uncertainty surrounds ExOne Co (NASDAQ:XONE), but the company has established itself as a top three contender for market share in the 3D printing industry. The company went public in February, but doesn’t yet appear to be in a position to profit form the consumer market. Currently, the firm largely caters to aerospace, automakers and heavy-equipment industries. The firm has increased sales of $13 million in 2010 to $29 million last year. And the CEO is confident sales will continue to boom. Kent Rockwell said in April that he expects the company to realize a 50% gross margin in the next three years. That’s a bold statement, considering the company hasn’t realized an annual profit in the last three years that it has reported earnings.

Where 3D printing is going

The 3D printing industry is certainly gaining much hype. And even though the 3D-printed gun may appear to have generated negative attention, it only acts as a tangible representation to show the gadgets’ capabilities. As more designs make headlines, the 3D printing industry will continue to grow, and once the price for the average printer decreases further, the printers could turn up in most homes throughout the developed world.

The article 3D Printing Companies Receive Increased Exposure originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Phillip Woolgar.

Phillip Woolgar owns shares of 3D Systems. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Stratasys, and The ExOne Company. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems and Stratasys and has the following options: Short Jan 2014 $36 Calls on 3D Systems and Short Jan 2014 $20 Puts on 3D Systems. Phillip is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network — entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.

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