| Founded | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Closed | 2023 |
| Country | USA |
| Sector | Marketplace |
| Collapse type | Market Exit |
| Founder | Clément Moreau, Eric Carreel |
Sculpteo (US operations closure)
"The 3D printing bureau that BASF bought, then buried inside its chemical empire."
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Sculpteo, the French online 3D printing service acquired by BASF in 2019 for an undisclosed amount, saw its US business unit wound down by 2023 as BASF restructured its 3D printing portfolio.
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