I remember when I was the editor for 3DPrint.com we were always covering takeover rumors concerning 3D Systems and Stratasys. I remember there was a time when I felt fairly confident that 3D Systems was about to be acquired by a larger company. Now, over a year since I've moved on from editor of 3DPrint.com I've come to realize that a takeover of both these companies (3D Systems and Stratasys) may not be in the card after all.

HP, the company which I always thought would make a move for 3D Systems has gone on to establish themselves as a major player in the industrial level 3D printing space, without the need to acquire anyone. I doubt they would make a move right now.

What are your thoughts? Could we still see 3D Systems and/or Stratasys be acquired by a larger company? If so, who would be interested?