# Desktop Metal acquires hydraulic 3D printing firm Aidro

Desktop Metal announced the acquisition of Aidro, an Italian hydraulic and fluid power component developer that uses additive manufacturing for oil, gas, energy and aerospace parts.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-09-10
- Where: Italy
- Status: completed
- Products: hydraulic valve blocks, manifolds, heat exchangers
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [Desktop Metal](https://endata.com/companies/8370.md) (acquirer)
- [Aidro](https://endata.com/companies/8371.md) (target)

## Sources

- [3dprintingindustry.com](https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/desktop-metal-to-disrupt-oil-gas-and-aerospace-with-aidro-acquisition-195977/), 2021-09-10: "Desktop Metal has announced the acquisition of hydraulic and fluid power system developer Aidro."

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