Nano Dimension and Stratasys terminate $42.5 million Markforged sale
Nano Dimension, headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA, and Stratasys, based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA, have mutually agreed to terminate the proposed $42.5 million sale of Markforged, Inc. The decision follows concerns that obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals would take longer and cost more than initially anticipated.
According to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the companies agreed to terminate the transaction on November 11, having determined that securing the required regulatory approvals would take materially longer and be more expensive than originally anticipated.
The agreement, first announced on May 27, 2026, would have seen Stratasys acquire Markforged in an all-cash transaction. As previously reported by Metal AM, Nano Dimension intended to retain Markforged’s metal Binder Jetting product line, with the remaining business transferring to Stratasys.
The planned sale formed part of Nano Dimension’s three-phase strategic plan, which focuses on reducing operating costs, selling selected business units and evaluating alternatives to maximise shareholder value. At the time of the announcement, the company stated that the transaction was expected to reduce its annualised cash burn by approximately $15 million through direct and indirect operating cost savings.
For Stratasys, the acquisition was intended to expand its industrial Additive Manufacturing portfolio, including Markforged’s metal extrusion and continuous fibre-reinforced composite technologies. The company also expected to benefit from Markforged’s established distribution network and software capabilities. Markforged reported revenue of approximately $70 million in 2025, including its metal Binder Jetting operations.
Nano Dimension acquired Markforged in April 2025 and had subsequently sought to divest the business as part of its restructuring programme. With the proposed Stratasys acquisition now cancelled, Markforged remains under Nano Dimension’s ownership. The SEC filing does not indicate whether the company intends to pursue another buyer or retain the business.
