Developer and manufacturer of 3D printing solutions BCN3D filed for bankruptcy this May after failing to reach a debt restructuring agreement. Now, the company’s future is taking a new path with the entry of Quantum, a new company backed by private investors from Lleida, which has formalized the purchase of BCN3D’s assets and operations, according to a press release published August 19th.
The purchase guarantees the continuity of its business and, according to the company itself, will retain its current team. BCN3D, which has been struggling financially in recent years despite having raised more than €17 million in private investment and public funding, sees this acquisition as an opportunity to resume growth under a structure they have described as “a more focused phase—leaner, more agile and better positioned to continue delivering advanced 3D printing solutions to the light industrial market.”
The acquisition by Quantum guarantees the continuity of BCN3D, preserving both jobs and service to its customers.
A New Phase Under Quantum
If the name Quantum doesn’t ring a bell, that’s normal. Quantum was founded to ensure the sustainable growth of strategic industrial assets, with the support of companies such as Sorigué, Banasegur (Sabseg Group), Terberfer and Inversions Vall, linked to the agri-food group Vall Companys. The new owner is committed to consolidating the investments made by BCN3D in recent years, such as its headquarters and production center in Lleida. Furthermore, they will seek to strengthen their position in the additive manufacturing market for light industrial applications.
According to the official statement, this new phase will allow BCN3D to ensure the continuity of its technological roadmap and its product lines, such as the Epsilon Series and the Omega I60, used by top-tier international clients, including Nissan, BMW, NASA, Camper, Louis Vuitton and MIT.
BCN3D’s case reflects the challenges of many other companies. Its bankruptcy filing had ushered in a period of uncertainty for employees, customers, and suppliers. Now, with Quantum’s acquisition, the door is open to business continuity under renewed management, which seeks to bring stability and confidence to the sector.
From now on, we will have to watch how things develop in this new phase. If Quantum manages to fulfill its promise of driving innovation and strengthening its market presence, BCN3D could be an example of what it means to turn a crisis into an opportunity to consolidate its international position.
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