Prodways (EPA: ALPWG) reported a slowdown within the third quarter of 2025, pointing to broader financial headwinds however regular demand for its 3D printing programs. The French firm mentioned its Programs division grew barely due to new orders and materials restocking, whereas its Merchandise division continued to wrestle, particularly in Germany. It additionally mentioned it stays centered on price management and profitability because it targets the low finish of its revised full-year outlook.
Prodways’ tools mass produces face protect elements. Picture courtesy of Prodways.
A Steady Quarter in a Powerful Market
Prodways posted €12 million ($14 million) in income for the third quarter, a 6% drop in comparison with the identical interval final 12 months. The decline was anticipated and in keeping with the corporate’s earlier warnings about weak demand in components of its manufacturing companies phase.
Breaking it down, the Programs division (which incorporates 3D printers, printing supplies, and software program) generated €5.8 million ($6.8 million), up about 4% from final 12 months. The expansion was helped by new orders for the corporate’s MOVINGLight ceramic printers, together with one from a significant aerospace buyer that can be delivered within the coming months.
Supplies gross sales additionally improved, supported by restocking from a number of dental purchasers. Nonetheless, for the primary 9 months of the 12 months, supplies income remained barely beneath 2024 ranges as a result of a extremely aggressive market. Software program gross sales stayed steady general, with larger Software program as a Service (SaaS) demand balancing weaker on-premise software program gross sales.
In the meantime, the Merchandise division, which covers 3D printed components and small-series manufacturing, noticed its income fall 14% to €6.2 million ($7.3 million). The drop was primarily as a result of weaker gross sales in Germany, which fell by about €700,000 ($819,000), whereas enterprise in France stayed regular. The corporate additionally noticed decrease demand in its hearing-aid phase from industrial purchasers.
3D printed fashions for orthodontic clear aligners. Picture courtesy of Prodways.
After 9 months, Prodways has recorded €39.9 million ($46.7 million) in complete income, down about 9% from the identical interval final 12 months. The corporate confirmed that it expects to finish 2025 with round €55 million ($64.3 million) in gross sales, in comparison with €59 million ($69 million) in 2024.
Even with decrease gross sales, Prodways mentioned it plans to keep up its concentrate on profitability and operational effectivity. Administration reaffirmed its objective to barely enhance its EBITDA margin this 12 months by way of tighter price administration.
“The decline in revenues noticed within the first 9 months of 2025 and the financial context have led Prodways to substantiate the low finish of its revised 2025 aims,” the corporate mentioned in its assertion, emphasizing that it continues to handle efficiency “with agility.”
The remark emphasizes how the corporate is adjusting to a slower financial system with out shedding concentrate on its long-term 3D printing technique.
Prodways 3D printers. Picture courtesy of Prodways
Based in 2013, Prodways is among the few European firms absolutely built-in throughout the 3D printing worth chain. It designs and builds 3D printers, develops proprietary supplies, and gives on-demand printing companies. The corporate operates primarily in two divisions, Programs and Merchandise, and serves industries starting from medical and dental to aerospace and automotive.
This twin construction provides Prodways a broader attain, but additionally exposes it to fluctuations in each tools gross sales and repair demand. The corporate’s MOVINGLight know-how, identified for its precision and velocity in ceramic and polymer printing, stays certainly one of its key differentiators. The know-how is especially fitted to dental, jewellery, and industrial functions that require excessive accuracy and floor high quality.
Prodways’ technique in recent times has centered on focusing on high-value sectors whereas simplifying its construction. Earlier this 12 months, it accomplished the sale of two subsidiaries, Solidscape and Cristal, to concentrate on core 3D printing actions.
Market Response
Prodways’ inventory barely moved after the earnings announcement on October 15, staying round €1.15. The share worth has been principally flat this month, however continues to be down greater than 20% since January.
The corporate had already lowered its monetary outlook earlier within the 12 months. Following the most recent outcomes, Prodways reiterated its concentrate on price management and sustaining profitability regardless of decrease income.
Throughout Europe, producers have confronted slower exercise in 2025 due to weaker demand, larger borrowing prices, and general international uncertainty. This slowdown has affected tools orders and manufacturing in lots of industries, together with 3D printing.
Even so, Prodways’ administration stays optimistic. The corporate nonetheless sees regular demand in aerospace and dental markets — two of its strongest areas — and believes it could maintain its place in industrial 3D printing and get better when the market improves.
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