XMTR News & Events

Wedbush notes that The Information reported that OpenAI is scaling back its plan to introduce shopping directly inside ChatGPT and will pivot towards having checkouts take place inside of apps that plug into the platform. This reported pivot is a "net positive" for retailers, marketplaces, and intermediaries that have been under pressure as a result of investor concern around AI-enabled disintermediation on the sector, says the analyst, who lists Amazon (AMZN), MercadoLibre (MELI), Xometry (XMTR), DoorDash (DASH), Airbnb (ABNB), Shopify (SHOP), Booking Holdings (BKNG) and Carvana (CVNA) as "resilient leaders" with business models that are most defensible against replacement or AI disintermediation.

Xometry announced the release of its new Enterprise Machining Lead Time Prediction Model and enhanced dynamic pricing logic. These releases expand the Xometry Instant Quoting Engine, strengthening Xometry's proprietary data advantage and deepening the design-to-fulfillment intelligence that powers its AI-native marketplace. "This release represents more than just an incremental update; it is a foundation for future innovations and a fundamental shift in how we approach manufacturing speed and reliability at scale," said Vaidy Raghavan, Chief Product & Technology Officer at Xometry. "By closing the data loop with our Partner Network and accelerating model deployment cycles through continuous training, we have reduced the time from insight to production impact. This allows us to solve complex, context-dependent sourcing challenges that static software or isolated AI agents cannot address."

Thomas announced a strategic partnership with Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership, MEP, to accelerate the growth and digital maturity of manufacturers across the state. This collaboration is designed to provide Maryland's industrial sector with the data intelligence and digital tools necessary to thrive in a modern marketplace. "With supply chain diversity now a competitive necessity, providing manufacturers with the right digital tools is essential to ensure they are discoverable to engineers and procurement professionals worldwide," said Rachel Zepernick, General Manager at Thomas. "Maryland is a critical industry hub, and we are thrilled to partner with Maryland MEP to elevate local suppliers. By sharpening this connection, we are not only strengthening Maryland businesses but ensuring that this region is a premier destination for industrial innovation."