By going public, the company is now seeking to capitalize on its position within the industry and re-invest to reinforce its position. Desktop Metal's 3D printers have been adopted within a wide range of industries, but are especially well-suited to automotive applications. Image via Desktop Metal. Desktop Metal going public on the NYSE Desktop Metal is going public via a definitive business combination agreement with Trine Acquisition Corp. Trine is a special purpose acquisition company, led by Leo Hindery Jr and HPS Investment Partners, a global credit investment firm with over $60 billion in assets under management. The deal will see Trine, which currently holds $300 million in cash in trust, combined with Desktop Metal at an estimated $2.5billion pro forma equity value. Desktop Metal's existing shareholders will hold around 74 percent of the combined company's shares, assuming that there are no redemptions on the part of Trine's public stockholders.