Printing Money Episode 41: 3DP/AM Deal Analysis with Dan Johns, TAAG Global

Welcome to Printing Money Episode 41. Danny is joined for this episode by Daniel Johns. Dan has deep 3DP/AM industry experience with the likes of 3T, BEAMIT, Oerlikon, GKN, Airbus, and Howmet, and currently runs , an industrialization and investment platform.

Episode 41 starts by looking at Dan Johns’ impressive career in 3DP/AM, at aerospace providers, service providers and now in an independent role. It’s a great backdrop for some holistic discussion on the evolution and state of the 3DP/AM industry, which has come a long way towards standardization. Positive signals abound thanks to expiration of core IP enabling better economics, and a more product focused orientation.

Next, Danny and Dan analyze some recent M&A in the 3DP/AM industry, and a keen ear will spot those positive signals clearly at work throughout the discussion. One recurring theme that gets some airtime is that service bureaus are hitting their stride in the USA, but not quite yet in Europe. To wit, Beehive Industries.

Next, the discussion turns to 3DP/AM financings. Notably, we , but there’s more to talk about already with an eyebrow-raising $400M raise and $1.5B post-money valuation. Tying up the financing section, the conversation touches on a couple RIPs and liquidations.

Last, a call to join Danny, Dan (and also the 3DPrint and AM Research teams) at  in a few weeks in Chicago, and some .