MUNICH, Germany, Oct 31, 2025 – DyeMansion, the global leader in post-processing solutions for 3D printed polymer parts announces the acquisition of ASM. Through this acquisition, DyeMansion is expanding its vapor smoothing portfolio with an entry-level production solution for Vapor Smoothing that is also addressing the growing segment of small-scale production environments. The vapor smoothing segment represents the largest share of the AM post-processing market, and with the addition of ASM’s VX1, DyeMansion now offers the most comprehensive and strongest vapor smoothing portfolio – covering three product levels from entry to high industrial solutions: VX1, Powerfuse S Manual, and Powerfuse S with automatic loading.
“We are happy to announce that DyeMansion has acquired ASM. The 3D printing industry needs strong players that can sustainably consolidate the market and lead it into the next phase. That’s exactly our mission at DyeMansion – and with the acquisition of ASM, we are sending a clear signal to the market and our partners. We have been working together successfully for several years, and the ASM team has done an outstanding job. We’re excited to officially welcome them as part of the DyeMansion family”, says Felix Ewald, CEO & Co-Founder of DyeMansion.
About ASM & the VX1
The Munich-based company ASM was founded in 2021 and introduced the VX1 system in 2024, which has since established itself as a proven entry-level solution in the market. In October last year, DyeMansion and ASM announced a global sales partnership.
“With its strong market position and global sales network, DyeMansion is the ideal home for our technology. Together, we can bring our entry-level vapor smoothing solution to a much broader market and further increase its value for the industry. Our successful sales partnership over the past year has already taken the company to a new level, and I’m excited to continue this journey as part of the DyeMansion team, guaranteeing continuous, best-effort support for all existing and new VX1 customers and partners”, says Philipp Ziegler, Co-Founder ASM & now Global Product & Market Manager VX1 at DyeMansion.
The VX1 is an entry-level vapor smoothing solution, trusted by more than 50 customers worldwide such as the service bureau Formrise and the health company Goodsleep. With its small footprint, the all-in-one plug-and-play design, and the largest process chamber in its class, the system is designed for service providers, corporate innovation teams & small-scale production environments in general. It runs with a green, reusable solvent cartridge system. The solvent is non-toxic, PFAS-free, and contains no CMR or vPvM/PMT substances – one of DyeMansion’s core principles of sustainability and safety.
The VX1 can process common materials such as PA12, PA11, and TPU. Like all DyeMansion products, it is seamlessly integrated into the Print-to-Product workflow, connecting smoothly with other post-processing steps such as cleaning and coloring.
Formnext 2025
Visitors of this year’s Formnext will have the opportunity from November 18 – 21 to see the VX1 live and in color at the DyeMansion booth. In addition to the VX1, DyeMansion will present further product innovations – all under the motto “More DyeMansion – more efficient”. Together, these innovations demonstrate how DyeMansion continues to expand its portfolio while reducing the total cost of ownership for its customers.
About DyeMansion
DyeMansion is the world’s leading provider of post-processing solutions for 3D printed polymer parts. The company’s portfolio covers the entire post-processing chain, from cleaning to surface finishing and coloring. DyeMansion offers industrial solutions that meet the highest demands in various industries. The ability to offer customized post-processing workflows for prototyping, small series and highvolume production makes DyeMansion a strong partner across various industries. From perfect fit eyewear to personalized car interiors, DyeMansion technology makes 3D-printed products become a part of our everyday life. Today, DyeMansion has over 1300 installed machines and more than 500 customers worldwide being served directly or through one of the resellers in 50 countries. For more information, visit www.dyemansion.com.
