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IDTechEx Discusses the Long-Term Trends Shaping Additive Manufacturing

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Ten years ago, the 3D printing landscape was in the midst of its first big boom. With the 2009 expiration of a key Stratasys patent that covered thermoplastic filament extrusion technology, desktop filament printers were taking off, buoyed by new disrupters like Makerbot.

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FND Q&A with Würth Group Leadership

Fastener News Desk

Rainer Bürkert: There are several points: first, we have always taken care to make sure that we have sufficient inventory on hand for our customers, and so we have been able to ride the wave of supply chain issues well. Second, all our customers know that we are a financially stable operation. This is the path to organic growth.