Stratasys acquires former BASF Additive Manufacturing business Forward AM

May 20, 2025

Forward AM offers a range of Ultrafuse metal filaments, including 17-4 PH and 316L stainless steels (Courtesy Forward AM)
Forward AM offers a range of Ultrafuse metal filaments, including 17-4 PH and 316L stainless steels (Courtesy Forward AM)

Stratasys Ltd has acquired the key assets and operations of Forward AM Technologies GmbH, based in Rheinmünster, Germany. While continuing to operate under the Forward AM brand, the business will now function as a standalone company within Stratasys, named Mass Additive Manufacturing GmbH.

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Forward AM, the former Additive Manufacturing business of BASF, entered insolvency proceedings in November 2024, having undergone a management buyout in July 2024. The company offers a range of Ultrafuse metal filaments, including 17-4 PH and 316L stainless steels, for the Material Extrusion (MEX)-based Additive Manufacturing process Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF).

Operating as an independent materials business, Forward AM stated that its portfolio will remain open to all partners and platforms, allowing it to provide the materials, technical support, and collaboration, regardless of the hardware used.

“With the backing of Stratasys, we now have greater resources and reach to drive innovation, expand our offering, and better serve your needs. This partnership empowers us to do more of what we do best: helping you succeed in Additive Manufacturing,” Forward AM stated in its press release.

“To our customers, partners, and friends: thank you for standing with us. We’re back, and we’re just getting started,” the company added.

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