Disruption was the key word in the additive manufacturing world last week as Stratasys shareholders overwhelmingly rejected the company’s planned takeover of rival Desktop Metal.
As a consolation prize, Burlington, Massachusetts-based Desktop Metal will walk away with a $32.5 million breakup fee and the elimination of what Founder and CEO Ric Fulop called a distraction..
A day after the Stratasys/Desktop Metal deal collapsed, Fulop sat down with IndustryWeek editors to discuss where his company goes from here, how Desktop Metal’s approach to the future of additive is different from its peers and what he thinks of a potential merger between Stratasys and 3D Systems.
“When you look back five years from now, you’re going to be very happy with the way that we built this business,” Fulop said
Speaking of more potential mergers, 3D Systems announced Friday that it would give Stratasys another two months to consider its latest buyout offer (the original offer had been set to expire on Oct. 3).
Previous Stratasys-Desktop Metal Coverage
- Stratasys Bid to Buy Desktop Metal Fails, Company Seeking ‘Strategic Alternatives’
- Stratasys CEO Zeif: Additive Technology's Advances and Long-Term Challenges
- Stratasys Again Rejects 3D Systems, Urges Shareholders to Support Desktop Metal Purchase
- Stratasys CEO Zeif: How Additive Can Scale for Manufacturing
- Stratasys CEO Zeif: Why Now for Additive Manufacturing Mergers
- Stratasys Will "Engage in Discussions" on Acquisition by 3D Systems
- Stratasys Board Again Turns Away 3D, Nano Offers
- Stratasys Stiff-Arms 3D Systems' Bid
- 3D Systems Offers $1.2 Billion for Stratasys
- Understanding the Merger of Stratasys and Desktop Metal
- Stratasys to Buy Desktop Metal for $1.8 Billion
