And Then There Were 15: The Remaining Pure-play 3D Printing Companies on Global Stock Exchanges - 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing

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In the early 2020s and until 2022, the 3D printing industry saw a boom in initial public offerings (IPOs). Many investors took advantage of the excitement around additive manufacturing (AM), and the COVID-19 pandemic helped fuel this momentum. However, today, we’re seeing a major shift, with fewer companies remaining publicly listed. This begs the question: When it comes to publicly traded 3D printing businesses, does consolidation trump fragmentation?

Fewer firms remain, but some are still listed and are growing larger on the stock exchanges despite financial hurdles this year. The economic landscape has shifted, taking a toll on the fortunes of many 3D printing players. Delistings, mergers, and transitions to over-the-counter (OTC) markets have become more common. The initial COVID-19 boost faded while broader challenges like inflation and recession concerns started to weigh heavily. Many ventures that went public during the wave of IPOs driven by special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) found themselves struggling.

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