Stratasys and Nano Dimension have mutually agreed to terminate their $42.5 million all-cash deal for Stratasys to acquire Markforged, citing a regulatory process that turned out to be longer and more expensive than either side expected.
The agreement dates to May 2026. Both companies expected customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals to clear by the end of the year. By November they concluded those hurdles would not be cleared before the start of 2027, and walked away instead of waiting it out.
| Deal detail | Figure |
|---|---|
| Deal value | $42.5 million, all-cash |
| Agreement signed | May 2026 |
| Expected close | End of 2026 |
| Termination announced | November 12, 2026 |
Stratasys was buying Markforged’s polymer, composite and metal extrusion portfolio. The metal binder jetting line Markforged picked up from Digital Metal was to stay with Nano Dimension regardless of outcome. Stratasys had framed the deal as a way to add hardware, materials and software reach, plus distribution, with an eye on aerospace and defence demand for composite parts.
A Stratasys statement said the deal “does not change the strength or direction of our standalone business” and that the company “moves forward with greater focus and flexibility.” That reads as the standard line a company gives after a deal it wanted falls apart, which makes it worth comparing against what Stratasys says in its next few quarterly updates.
Nano Dimension has separately been signaling interest in pivots away from additive manufacturing, which leaves Markforged’s ownership position unresolved. TCT Magazine says it has asked Nano Dimension for comment.