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3D Printer Market Slowed Near End of First Quarter

The 3D printer industry experienced a sales slowdown in the first quarter, with much more aggressive sales tactics and creative financing used at the end of the quarter, according to a new survey. Piper Jaffray collected feedback from 62 3D printing resellers and service bureau operators, of which 82% were in North America. The report was skewed toward Stratasys (SSYS) and 3D Systems (DDD), the two largest providers of 3D printers by revenue. The

3D Systems Shows Signs Of Rebound With 2015 Forecast

Product delays and acquisition costs continue to pressure 3D Systems (DDD), which reported fourth-quarter earnings Thursday morning that fell short of expectations but gave more positive 2015 guidance. The 3D printer maker’s earning minus items rose 10.5% to 21 cents a share, missing the consensus estimate of 24 cents. Revenue grew 21% to $187.4 million, below the consensus of $202 million. For 2015, the company expects revenue of $850

3D Systems, Stratasys Ready Q4 In Tough Time

The state of the beleaguered 3D printing industry will come into clearer focus when 3D Systems (DDD) reports its Q4 earnings before the market open Thursday. The other main competitor in this field, Stratasys (SSYS), is set to report before the open Monday. On Feb. 2, Stratasys issued preliminary Q4 earnings and a 2015 outlook that fell far short of expectations, sending 3D printer stocks falling. Shares of 3D Systems and Stratasys have been