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Covering GE and 3D printing at the intersection of business, investing, and what it means for the future of manufacturing. Follow me on Twitter to keep up with the ever-changing 3D printing and industrial landscape by clicking the button below.

Recent Articles by Steve Heller

May 28, 2014 by Steve Heller

The Real Reason Stratasys, Ltd. Purchased Solid Concepts

Stratasys’ recent move to purchase the largest independently operated 3-D printing service bureau in the U.S. for $295 million mitigates the long-term risk of commoditization on the sales of its products while differentiating itself from the competition.

May 28, 2014 by Steve Heller

3D Systems Corporation Announces Secondary Offering

3D Systems is raising funds to solidify what management believes is a first-mover advantage.

May 27, 2014 by Steve Heller

Hewlett-Packard Company Confirms Its 3-D Printing Plans

In a recent interview, Hewlett-Packard CEO Meg Whitman confirmed that the company will be announcing its 3-D printing plans at the end of this year.

May 8, 2014 by Steve Heller

Understanding the Threat of Commoditization Facing 3-D Printing Stocks

The consumer 3-D printing industry is likely to face pricing pressures in the years ahead as it becomes more commoditized.

May 7, 2014 by Steve Heller

Checking in on the Industrial 3-D Printing Market

From an investment perspective, the industrial segment is particularly exciting because large-scale manufacturers have begun taking a greater interest in how 3-D printing can benefit their operations.

May 7, 2014 by Steve Heller

A Safer Way to Invest in 3-D Printing Stocks

For investors with a small appetite for expensive stocks, buying 3D Systems or Stratasys and participating in the long-term-growth potential that 3-D printing offers may not be an option.

May 6, 2014 by Steve Heller

2 Key Takeaways From the Inside 3-D Printing Conference

The use case for consumer 3-D printers is still lacking, and the threat of commoditization is very real.

May 6, 2014 by Steve Heller

The 3-D Printing Industry Experienced Explosive Growth in 2013

What it means for Stratasys and 3D Systems investors.

May 5, 2014 by Steve Heller

How Retail Investors Should Approach 3-D Printing

It's important that retail investors understand the types of risks facing every 3-D printing stock before making any investment in the space.

May 4, 2014 by Steve Heller

Exclusive: Talking 3-D Printing and More With Christine Furstoss of General Electric

Learn more about GE’s perspective on 3-D printing and advanced manufacturing.

May 3, 2014 by Steve Heller

General Electric Company's Advice to Parents

How can we get kids excited about engineering and manufacturing: 3-D printing.

May 3, 2014 by Steve Heller

The Complete Guide to 3D Systems Corporation's Q1 Earnings

Everything you need to know about 3-D printing’s biggest name.

May 2, 2014 by Steve Heller

How 3D Systems Corporation Raises Full-Year Guidance

Here’s a scenario that could lead to 3-D printing’s biggest name raising guidance.

May 2, 2014 by Steve Heller

Revealed: How 3D Systems Corporation Views Competitive Threats

Although mindful of the competition, 3D Systems believes its business is more vertically integrated, and therefore gives it a first-mover advantage over the competition.

Apr 30, 2014 by Steve Heller

Exclusive: General Electric Insider Reveals the Holy Grail of 3-D Printing

A better understanding of the science behind 3-D printing -- especially around metal 3-D printing, which often involves metal alloy powders and laser beams -- needs to happen.

Apr 29, 2014 by Steve Heller

How General Electric Company Deals With Its Massive Size

General Electric uses its size to its advantage so that it can get smarter.

Apr 28, 2014 by Steve Heller

Forget 3-D Printing, Here Comes 3-D Inking From General Electric Company

3-D inking offers the potential to make products and components even smarter.

Apr 28, 2014 by Steve Heller

General Electric Company Insider Reveals the Most Powerful Aspect of 3-D Printing

See what Christine Furstoss, who heads ups General Electric’s 3-D printing research division, has to say about it.

Apr 25, 2014 by Steve Heller

Why the U.S. Is Trailing Asia in 3-D Printing Investments

Governments around the world have been stepping up their investments in 3-D printing.

Apr 24, 2014 by Steve Heller

Wohlers: There Are Major Obstacles for 3-D Printing to Overcome

In order for 3-D printing to make up a greater percentage of the worldwide manufacturing base, there are some major obstacles to overcome.

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