Xaar Share Discussion Threads

[rivaldo] 25/4/2018 15:41

News re XAR and 3D printing:



"Q & A: 3D printing pioneer Prof Neil Hopkinson

25th April 2018 12:05 pm

3D printing pioneer Professor Neil Hopkinson – who will be speaking at The Engineer’s 2018 conference – is the director of 3D Printing at Xaar. Here, he outlines the scale of the opportunity the technology presents for manufacturers.

As one of the pioneers of 3D printing in the UK, tell us more about where it can go next, specifically in terms of mainstream manufacturing?

3D printing/additive manufacturing applications are expanding beyond prototyping into a vast range of end-use products. The key challenge to wider mainstream adoption of 3D printing for production is the cost to make parts. Higher throughput processes and competitive supply chains will be the key to reducing part cost and the inevitable adoption of 3D printing as another manufacturing tool in the box alongside injection moulding and CNC machining.

3D printing is re-writing the way we imagine, design, make, deliver and use products. To maximise the benefits we require a breadth of mindsets from a diverse workforce

What will delegates take from your presentation at The Engineer Conference?

I hope that delegates appreciate the immediacy of the opportunity – 3D printing for part production is a field that is moving quickly. Attendance at this event will help delegates understand where the technology does and does not make sense. They should draw inspiration on where and how they can best add value to their organisations through 3D printing.

How important is it for manufacturing to have a diverse workforce and what can industry and/or Government do to help?

This is huge. 3D printing is rewriting the way we imagine, design, make, deliver and use products. To maximise the benefits we can collectively draw from this re-defining technology we require a breadth of mindsets from a diverse workforce.

What would you put in Engineering Room 101?

Cynicism. More specifically, cynicism that is based on gut reaction rather than balanced information. In the early days of 3D printing, most people said the technology would only be used for prototyping and never for production. In this field cynics see slow, expensive technology and don’t see the value of the product that comes out; they fail to grasp the potential to create value through differentiated products and services. As Oscar Wilde once observed – a cynic is someone who sees the cost of everything and the value of nothing.

Professor Neil Hopkinson is Director of 3D Printing at Xaar. He spent 20 years in academia conducting research in the field of additive manufacturing, before joining Xaar in 2016 to build a 3D Printing business utilising the company’s world-leading technology and one of his own inventions, High-Speed Sintering.

Neil is talking on the opening day of The Engineer conference which runs from 5th to the 7th June at the NEC Birmingham."

[volsung] 20/4/2018 15:58

XAR what a lovely share you are you are
What a lovely share you are

[volsung] 19/4/2018 17:40

This does be a good share. He is coming back to being a man again. Soon back to 5 of your English quids

[robow] 22/3/2018 08:15

from Citiwire

Long-term gains to be made at Xaar, says Jefferies

There are opportunities at commercial inkjet printer market Xaar (XAR) if investors are willing to take a medium to long-term view, says Jefferies.

Analyst Andy Douglas retained his ‘buy’ recommendation and target price of 500p on the stock following full-year results that were slightly ahead of Jefferies’ forecasts. The shares were up 16.7% at 312.6p yesterday.

‘There continues to be a lot going on at Xaar, as it transitions away from its historical reliance on the ceramics market, but there are plenty of opportunities for investors with medium-term/long-term time horizons,’ said Douglas.

‘Although the market’s focus is on the group’s financial progress, we must not lose sight of the fact that there was important strategic progress made in full-year 2017. While the ramp-up of new products did not go to plan, the broadening of the product portfolio has been significant and a positive for the long-term outlook.’

[renew] 21/3/2018 23:04

I would 300p seems a pretty full price to me.

[robow] 21/3/2018 16:58

Yes, nice turnaround

[volsung] 21/3/2018 16:49

Wouldn't be surprised to see 400p again soon

[sofaup888] 21/3/2018 16:09

Recovery today.. nice day...off topic tip GDL Greka Drilling....new contract to be signed...see 3p by the end of the week

[amt] 21/3/2018 09:10

I thought they indicated about 90m sales in trading update in November so how come its 100m ? Or am I wrong ?

[volsung] 21/3/2018 08:19

Bought a few. Classic recovery play

[davidlloyd] 21/3/2018 08:16

Strange price action here Today.....1 trades being used to push bid up it would seem. There has been imo a concerted effort to walk this share price down of late - have no clue what is actually going on now...
DL

[cascudi] 21/3/2018 07:05

result good to me.. hold

[my retirement fund] 12/3/2018 14:36

Looking very sick

[rogerrail] 08/1/2018 13:12

tick up could just be due to good manufacturing output data , low pound still impacting.

[renew] 08/1/2018 12:42

Ive said on here before this company has always been run for the benefit of the directors. I would love to know how many of the 78m shares have been dolled out to directors over the years!!!

[farmergeorge] 08/1/2018 11:51

Volume is very thin, so it could all reverse pretty quickly. Let's hope not.

[davidlloyd] 08/1/2018 11:35

Market doesn't seem to agree ocso.....
Does seem that there is some desire for shares all of a sudden. Wonder what is driving this?

DL

[farmergeorge] 04/1/2018 13:10

News flow here very thin. Anyone aware of any gossip? Any views on where the share price is likely to be heading in the medium/long term?

[meijiman] 14/12/2017 12:09

This sounds good. wonder if the company is linked to the watch maker? I've had one for 40 years and is a brilliant watch.

[gersemi] 14/12/2017 11:19

RNS -agreement

[farmergeorge] 06/12/2017 16:35

Any recent news on Xaar?