ExOne and voxeljet join forces under a shared holding structure

The US investment firm Anzu Partners has announced that ExOne and voxeljet will be merged under the umbrella of ExOne Global Holdings. This will create one of the largest suppliers in the industrial binder jetting segment. The aim is to combine the strengths of both companies, standardize processes, and expand the product portfolio in the field of additive foundry technology.

ExOne is considered a pioneer in digital sand casting, while voxeljet has made a name for itself with large-format 3D printing systems for sand and PMMA models. Both technologies are based on binder jetting, in which a liquid binder is applied layer by layer to a powder bed to create molds or cores. The merger will give customers access to an expanded range of products and improved global service. The locations in Germany, the US, Japan, China, and India will remain in place and will continue to expand regional support.

The new management structure will see Eric Bader, previously managing director of ExOne GmbH, as CEO of the holding company. Rudolf Franz, previously CEO of voxeljet, will join the board of directors after leaving the company at the end of the year. Whitney Haring-Smith, managing partner of Anzu Partners, will take over as chair. According to Bader, the focus is on combining technical expertise with reliable customer service: “We are bringing together two complementary technologies to strengthen our market position and enable sustainable growth.”

Anzu Partners describes the merger as a strategic step to accelerate innovation in industrial 3D printing. Together, the two companies have over 500 systems in use worldwide – from prototyping to series production for automotive and foundry customers. Through joint research, coordinated software solutions, and optimized service offerings, ExOne Global Holdings aims to enable more flexible and efficient production processes in the future.