MyMiniFactory Acquires Thingiverse from Ultimaker to Build Largest Creator-First 3D Printing Platform

MakerBot and Ultimaker Merge to Form Ultimaker (Backed by NPM Capital and Stratasys)

August 31, 2022

Manufacturing

MakerBot and Ultimaker have agreed to merge under a new Ultimaker entity to accelerate global adoption of desktop 3D printing through an integrated ecosystem of hardware, software, and materials. The combined company is backed by NPM Capital and Stratasys, and Stratasys completed the merger effective August 31, 2022.

Epic Games Acquires Sketchfab

July 21, 2021

Software

Epic Games has acquired Sketchfab, a web-based 3D content discovery, editing and marketplace platform hosting millions of 3D assets. The acquisition will keep Sketchfab as an independently branded service while integrating closely with Unreal Engine to expand 3D, AR and VR creator tools and grow the creator ecosystem.

MazeMap Acquires Thing Technologies to Expand Wayfinding and Space Intelligence Platform

February 9, 2026

Software

Norway-based MazeMap has acquired Thing Technologies GmbH (the maker of the Thing-it workplace platform) to combine indoor navigation, mapping and space-booking/utilization analytics into a unified MazeMap Workplace offering. The deal strengthens MazeMap's capabilities for utilization analytics and hybrid workplace scenarios and expands its footprint in higher education, healthcare and large enterprise built environments.

CORE Industrial Partners Acquires RE3DTECH to Form 3D Printing Platform

January 11, 2022

Manufacturing

CORE Industrial Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, has acquired RE3DTECH, a supplier of high-volume additive manufacturing services, to form a new 3D printing platform. The investment will support organic growth, capability expansion (polymer and metal production-grade parts) and complementary acquisitions to broaden geographic and service reach.

Printful and Printify Merge to Create Unified Print-on-Demand E‑commerce Platform

November 5, 2024

E-Commerce

Printful and Printify have merged as equal partners to form a unified print-on-demand e-commerce company, with both platforms continuing to operate under their existing brands. The combined business, led by Printful CEO Alex Saltonstall as CEO and Printify CEO Anastasija Oleinika as President and Head of Platform, aims to expand product selection, geographic reach, and fulfillment capabilities for millions of merchants worldwide.

Tech Soft 3D Acquires Theorem Solutions

June 4, 2024

Software

Tech Soft 3D has acquired Theorem Solutions, a UK-based provider of CAD data translation, 3D PDF publishing and XR visualization tools. The acquisition expands Tech Soft 3D’s engineering toolkit ecosystem (including HOOPS Exchange and HOOPS Publish), strengthens its product offerings for manufacturers, and supports plans to invest in product development and scale Theorem’s global reach.