Cube 3D Printer goes retail at Staples for $1,299
Staples will be among the first major retailers to offer a 3D printer. To date, 3D printers have been the focus of hobbyists.
Staples will be among the first major retailers to offer a 3D printer. To date, 3D printers have been the focus of hobbyists.
Hewlett Packard widened its lead in the printer market in the U.S. and worldwide, according to IDC. Consumers and companies appear to be investing in printers again.
Lexmark says it's enterprise software business and high-end services are undervalued. Is there a sale or spin-off on the way?
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ExOne said sales delays mean it won't hit its revenue projections. But the company does expect those sales to close in the first half of 2014.
Makerbot shipments ramped in the first quarter, but Stratasys also sold key high-end systems. Expenses are going to move higher as the company invests in sales and marketing, R&D and manufacturing.
3D printing giant Stratasys cut its third quarter outlook, pulled guidance for 2015 and said the market is transitioning to slower growth. Blame extra capacity, Asia and perhaps a pause before HP's 2016 debut.
The HP LaserJet Pro 476 is the first Mopria certified printer designed to make it easy to print from mobile devices.
Stratasys is hoping that MakerBot desktop systems will ultimately lead to a halo effect for its industrial strength products for manufacturing.
Gartner analyst Jackie Fenn named 3D printers as one of the emerging trends that could impact society, technology and management.