Arburg announced it will withdraw from the additive manufacturing business segment effective Dec. 31, 2025. Existing Freeformer customers and users will continue to receive service and be able to acquire spare parts.
Arburg’s large-capacity 3D printer, the Freeformer 750X. Source: Arburg
“This business decision was made following careful evaluation and consideration of the prevailing market conditions and the current economic parameters,” says Armin Schmiedeberg, chairman of the advisory board at Arburg. The Freeformer industrial manufacturing system and the associated Arburg Plastic Freeforming (APF) manufacturing process were launched at K 2013. According to the company, neither the economic targets for this business segment could be achieved in the long term, nor did the global 3D printing market develop as expected overall.
Existing aftermarket Freeformer customers and users can continue to rely on comprehensive support directly from Arburg. This will include a reliable spare parts supply and comprehensive service for Freeformers already in the market. However, Arburg will no longer be taking part in trade fairs, events and symposia.
Arburg additive employees working in sales, development, application technology and assembly will be given the opportunity to transfer to other Arburg departments, so customers can continue to benefit from their expertise, the company says.
