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3D Systems Brings 3D Printing To AIA 2012
ROCK HILL, South Carolina - May 16, 2012 – 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) announced today that it will showcase its latest 3D content-to-print solutions at the American Institute of Architect’s 2012 National Convention and Design Exposition at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington DC May 17-19th in booth number 2160.
3D Systems Named as American Technology Award Finalist in Consumer Electronics Computers and Peripherals Category
ROCK HILL, South Carolina – May 14, 2012 –3D Systems Corporation, (NYSE:DDD) has been named a finalist in the Consumer Electronics Computers and Peripherals category for the 2012 TechAmerica Foundation American Technology Awards (ATA’s). The ATA’s cross the technology industry recognizing technology products and services like Cube® home 3D Printer.
Language Undefined3D Systems Named as American Technology Award Finalist in Technology Manufacturing Category
ROCK HILL, South Carolina – May 10, 2012 –3D Systems Corporation, (NYSE:DDD) has been named a finalist in the Technology Manufacturing category for the 2012 TechAmerica Foundation American Technology Awards (ATA’s). The ATA’s cross the technology industry recognizing technology products and services like Cube® home 3D printer. The winners will be announced at the Technology and Government gala dinner in Washington, D.C. June 13, 2012.
3D Systems FreshFiber Brings Phone Accessory Customization To CTIA
ROCK HILL, South Carolina - May 8, 2012 – 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) announced today that FreshFiber has begun selling its innovative range of 3D printed accessories through Mobileistic, a leading the New York based master dealer for A
Language Undefined3D Systems Acquires FreshFiber
ROCK HILL, South Carolina - May 7, 2012 – 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) announced today that it has acquired FreshFiber BV, a leading 3D printed consumer goods brand, based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
3D Systems plans to integrate FreshFiber into its growing consumer business and leverage the FreshFiber brand and leadership position to expand its reach into individualized and personalized electronics accessories.
"This is an exciting development that will allow us to bring an expanded range of accessories and services to our customers," said Christian Dijkhof of FreshFiber.
FreshFiber is the leading 3D printed consumer electronics accessories brand sold on-line and in retail stores today. Over the past two years, FreshFiber grew its product offering and presence globally through high-end retail stores like Apple, FNAC and Gravis.
“FreshFiber delivers extraordinary personalization and style through a wide range of co-creation APPS and choices that empower consumers to customize their accessories, including its flagship iPhone® cases,” said Cathy Lewis, Vice President Global Marketing for 3D Systems. “We plan to enhance FreshFiber’s portfolio through our technology and manufacturing infrastructure as well as our growing Cubify.com platform.”
About 3D Systems Corporation
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials and on-demand custom parts services for professionals and consumers alike. The company also provides creative content development, design productivity tools and curation services and downloads. Its expertly integrated solutions replace, displace and complement traditional methods and reduce the time and cost of designing new products by printing real parts directly from digital input. These solutions are used to rapidly design, communicate, prototype and produce functional parts, empowering its customers to create with confidence.
More information on the company is available at www.3DSystems.com.
To experience our entire range of 3D content-to-print products and services please visit www.printin3D.com, www.production3dprinters.com, www.3Dproparts.com, www.zcorp.com, www.toptobottomdental.com, www.quickparts.com, www.alibre.com, www.bitsfrombytes.com, www.botmill.com, www.cubify.com, www.myrobotnation.com, www.freshfiber.com, www.The3dStudio.com, www.freedomofcreation.com, www.sycode.com, www.paramountind.com, blog.3dsystems.com, or via email at moreinfo@3Dsystems.com.
About FreshFiber
FreshFiber is a European design label focused on bringing art and fashion to electronics devices like smartphones, tablets, and other gadgets we use on a daily basis.
The production method is totally new to the accessories industry: designs are carefully fused into a shape by a laser, one layer at a time. This “3D Printing” allows for complete freedom of form and affordable personalization. It enables anyone to fully express their ideas and personality.
For more information, go to www.freshfiber.com.
PDF: 05072012-3d-systems-acquires-fresh-fiber.pdfCategories: Corporate OnlyDigital Content3D Systems Reports First Quarter Results
ROCK HILL, South Carolina – April 26, 2012 - 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) announced today non-GAAP adjusted earnings of 25 cents per share for the first quarter of 2012 and GAAP earnings of 12 cents per share.
Revenue increased 63% to $77.9 million over the first quarter of 2011. Printer units grew 153% for the quarter compared to 2011.
Gross profit grew 67% for the first quarter on higher revenue and gross profit margin expanded 143 basis points over the 2011 period to 50%.
The company reports non-GAAP measures that adjust net income and earnings per share by excluding the impact of amortization of intangibles, non-cash interest expense, non-recurring acquisition expenses, stock-based compensation and any release of the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results is provided in the accompanying tables and schedule two.
For the first quarter of 2012, the company reported non-GAAP adjusted net income of $13.2 million resulting in $0.25 earnings per share, up 47% compared to the first quarter of 2011, and GAAP net income of $6.2 million, which included the expected $2.4 million restructuring and severance costs from its first quarter Z Corp and Vidar acquisitions, resulting in $0.12 earnings per share.
The company generated $15.8 million of cash from operations in the first quarter 2012, after incurring a $13.1 million increase in its operating expenses from expected acquisition and higher sales and marketing costs. The increase also included a $2.1 million of higher R&D expenditures in support of its Cubify.com consumer initiative and expanded R&D programs in support of the businesses it acquired during the first quarter of 2012.
“We are pleased to report another quarter of record revenue and printer units,” said Abe Reichental, 3D Systems’ President and Chief Executive Officer. “Record print materials revenue and continued margin expansion drove our consolidated gross profit margin upward validating the earnings power of our business model.”
The table below summarizes the company’s key 2012 non-GAAP financial results for the first quarter.
(see PDF for more information)
PDF: 04262012-3d-systems-reports-first-quarter-results.pdfCategories: Corporate OnlyFinancial3D Systems Delivers Next Generation ProJet™ 3D Printer Series
ROCK HILL, South Carolina, April 25, 2012 – 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) announced today the immediate availability of its next generation ProJet™ 3500 professional series 3D printers in eight configurations with nine new performance tailored VisiJet® print materials that deliver greater ease of use with enhanced high definition printability and performance for functional prototyping and investment casting patterns for healthcare, automotive and aerospace manufacturing applications.
ProJet™ 3500 printers incorporate 3D Systems’ latest patented Multi-Jet Modeling (MJM) print technology, including its production-grade printhead, advanced material management and intuitive touchscreen interface, to produce high definition functional plastic parts and wax patterns with unmatched performance, detail and surface quality. The extended range of new VisiJet® print materials available for the ProJet™ 3500 cover the widest array of customer applications including high-impact, durable plastic for functional testing, cast-friendly wax for rapid-foundry production, and specialized materials for the digital production of jewelry, dental prosthesis, dental models and medical implants. ProJet™ 3500 is the only printer on the market that comes with a five-year printhead warranty that saves thousands of dollars in annual customer operation costs compared to other alternatives.
“We have listened to our customers and advanced our ProJet™ technology to professional-grade performance and ease-of-use,” said Buddy Byrum, Vice President of Product & Channel Management for 3D Systems. “We are excited to bring next-generation 3D printers that deliver greater productivity, enhanced performance and production-floor-readiness for the benefit of our growing installed base globally.”
3D Systems’ new ProJet™ 3500 series, together with its expanded range of other affordable ProJet™ printers, ZPrinters® and BfB™ printers are sold and serviced through its global network of Authorized Reseller Partners. Contact your local reseller or visit www.Printin3d.com to locate your nearest dealer and to explore all the 3D printers and solutions available from 3D Systems.
About 3D Systems Corporation
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials and on-demand custom parts services for professionals and consumers alike. The company also provides creative content development, design productivity tools and curation services and downloads. Its expertly integrated solutions replace, displace and complement traditional methods and reduce the time and cost of designing new products by printing real parts directly from digital input. These solutions are used to rapidly design, communicate, prototype and produce functional parts, empowering its customers to create with confidence.
More information on the company is available at www.3DSystems.com.
To experience our entire range of 3D content-to-print products and services please visit www.printin3D.com, www.production3dprinters.com, www.zcorp.com, www.vidar.com, www.3Dproparts.com, www.toptobottomdental.com, www.quickparts.com, www.paramountind.com, www.alibre.com, www.bitsfrombytes.com, www.botmill.com, www.cubify.com, www.myrobotnation.com, www.print3D.com, www.The3dStudio.com, www.freedomofcreation.com, www.sycode.com, blog.3dsystems.com, or via email at moreinfo@3Dsystems.com.
PDF: 04252012-3d-systems-delivers-next-generation-projet-3d-printer-series.pdfCategories: Corporate OnlyProfessional 3D Printers3D Systems Expands Digitizer Offering Into Non-Destructive Testing
ROCK HILL, South Carolina, April 24, 2012 – 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) announced today the immediate availability of the VIDAR NDT PRO™, a new Non-Destructive Test (NDT) X-Ray Film Digitizer, answering the call for effective aerospace, defense and energy products and plants testing and compliance requirements.
The VIDAR NDT PRO™ provides an affordable, precise and automated imaging solution for non-destructive test records using VIDAR’s next generation proprietary digitizing technology.
"The VIDAR NDT PRO™ is a real breakthrough solution for aerospace, defense and energy companies that are required to conduct and record non-destructive testing,” said Cathy Lewis, Vice President Global Marketing for 3D Systems. “We are excited to deliver to our customers in these growing verticals effective imaging and archiving tools that improve the performance, safety and quality of their products.”
About 3D Systems Corporation
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials and on-demand custom parts services for professionals and consumers alike. The company also provides creative content development, design productivity tools and curation services and downloads. Its expertly integrated solutions replace, displace and complement traditional methods and reduce the time and cost of designing new products by printing real parts directly from digital input. These solutions are used to rapidly design, communicate, prototype and produce functional parts, empowering its customers to create with confidence.
More information on the company is available at www.3DSystems.com.
To experience our entire range of 3D content-to-print products and services please visit www.printin3D.com, www.production3dprinters.com, www.zcorp.com, www.vidar.com, www.3Dproparts.com, www.toptobottomdental.com, www.quickparts.com, www.paramountind.com, www.alibre.com, www.bitsfrombytes.com, www.botmill.com, www.cubify.com, www.myrobotnation.com, www.print3D.com, www.The3dStudio.com, www.freedomofcreation.com, www.sycode.com, blog.3dsystems.com, or via email at moreinfo@3Dsystems.com.
PDF: 04242012-3d-systems-expands-digitizer-offering-into-non-destructive-testing.pdfCategories: Corporate Only3D Systems Launches New ZPrinter® 850
ROCK HILL, South Carolina - April 23, 2012 – 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) announced today the immediate availability of its new ZPrinter® 850, the largest format ZPrinter® with higher print volume, greater productivity and vibrant full color that empowers designers, engineers, and architects to create more and larger parts faster.
With double the print volume of the its best selling ZPrinter® 650, and the same premium color printability, the ZPrinter® 850 is the only high speed, large format printer for professionals that need to create more at every stage of the design and development process.
“This is just what we’ve been looking for,” said Wesley Wright, Designer at the Pelli Clarke Pelli international architecture firm. “The larger print format provides the flexibility to work in standard scales, see greater detail and increase our overall capacity. The ZPrinter® 850 will be great for business.”
“We’re ZPrinting footwear designs nonstop, and the additional capacity will help us better meet the demand of our R&D teams,” said Dave Schwirian, Model Shop/RP Manager for Nike. “The ZPrinter® 850 could also open up new uses for sporting equipment where we really need larger, colorful prototypes. I’m certain we’ll see a huge demand for this new in-house capability.”
The ZPrinter® 850 offers:
- High speed: ZPrinters are the world’s fastest 3D printers – 5 to 10 times faster than other systems, enabling parts production in hours, not days.
- Ease of use: The ZPrinter® 850 provides fully automated set-up and monitoring, no-touch powder and binder loading, and automatic powder recycling.
- Affordability: ZPrinters offer economical per-part cost, higher productivity and lower waste than other 3D printers.
- High resolution: 600 x 540 dpi produces parts with fine detail and accuracy.
- Top-of-the-line color: ZPrinters are the only 3D printers capable of printing simultaneously in full, vibrant color. The ZPrinter® 850 includes five print heads – clear, cyan, magenta, yellow and black – that deliver the highest quality and consistency in 390,000 unique colors plus hundreds of thousands of possible color combinations.
“Our customers have been asking for more and bigger full color parts and the ZPrinter® 850 delivers,” said Buddy Byrum, Vice President of Channel Development and Product Management for 3D Systems. “This new large-format professional printer magnifies our speed, color and affordability advantage, making it most valuable for our customers throughout their entire ideation to production process.”
About 3D Systems Corporation
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials and on-demand custom parts services for professionals and consumers alike. The company also provides creative content development, design productivity tools and curation services and downloads. Its expertly integrated solutions replace, displace and complement traditional methods and reduce the time and cost of designing new products by printing real parts directly from digital input. These solutions are used to rapidly design, communicate, prototype and produce functional parts, empowering its customers to create with confidence.
More information on the company is available at www.3DSystems.com.
To experience our entire range of 3D content-to-print products and services please visit www.printin3D.com, www.production3dprinters.com, www.3Dproparts.com, www.zcorp.com, www.toptobottomdental.com, www.quickparts.com, www.alibre.com, www.bitsfrombytes.com, www.botmill.com, www.cubify.com, www.myrobotnation.com, www.The3dStudio.com, www.freedomofcreation.com, www.sycode.com, www.paramountind.com, blog.3dsystems.com, or via email at moreinfo@3Dsystems.com.
PDF: 04232012-3d-systems-launches-new-zprinter-850.pdfCategories: Corporate OnlyProfessional 3D Printers
3D Systems Brings Its Cube 3D Home Printer To Earth Day New York
ROCK HILL, South Carolina, April 18, 2012 – 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) announced today its participation at Earth Day New York, taking place April 19-21, 2012 at Grand Central Station, New York. 3D Systems plans to exhibit its Cube™ 3D printer, the first consumer 3D printer for children ages 8 to 80 years, and invites all Earth Day participants to unleash their creativity and express their self-reliant maker. President and Chief Executive Officer Abe Reichental will speak on “3D Printing in STEM Education: Creating a Sustainable Global Economy” on Friday, April 20, 2012, at the Grand Central Earth Day festival.
3D Systems plans to deliver a unique interactive experience at its Grand Central exhibit, inviting kids and adults alike to experience 3D printing on its Cube™ and create an Earth Day Robot using Cubify’s My Robot Nation App. The company plans to award one Cube™ 3D printer for the most outstanding Earth day robot creation for a child and a second for an educator, inviting all attendees to enter a chance to win a Cube™ printer for their home or school. Children can enter their Earth Day robot creations on Cubify.com’s My Robot Nation App in advance or visit the exhibit and create it on site.
“I am very excited to participate in Earth Day New York and share with children, parents, and teachers the transformative and environmentally responsible power of 3D printing,” said President and CEO of 3D Systems. “As the pioneering and leading 3D printing company, we have a strong commitment to localized manufacturing through the empowerment of our kids to explore and unleash their creativity to build a sustainable global economy.”
About 3D Systems Corporation
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials and on-demand custom parts services for professionals and consumers alike. The company also provides creative content development, design productivity tools and curation services and downloads. Its expertly integrated solutions replace, displace and complement traditional methods and reduce the time and cost of designing new products by printing real parts directly from digital input. These solutions are used to rapidly design, communicate, prototype and produce functional parts, empowering its customers to create with confidence.
More information on the company is available at www.3DSystems.com.
To experience our entire range of 3D content-to-print products and services please visit www.printin3D.com, www.production3dprinters.com, www.zcorp.com, www.toptobottomdental.com, www.quickparts.com, www.3Dproparts.com, www.alibre.com, www.bitsfrombytes.com, www.botmill.com, www.cubify.com, www.myrobotnation.com, www.The3dStudio.com, www.freedomofcreation.com, www.sycode.com, blog.3dsystems.com, or via email at moreinfo@3Dsystems.com.
About Earth Day NY
Earth Day New York is a 501(c)(3) organization that promotes environmental awareness and solutions through partnerships with schools, community organizations, businesses, and government entities; educating public and private policymakers through conferences and publications; and involving the general public in annual Earth Day events.
Earth Day New York was founded in late 1989 by a broad coalition of environmental groups to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Earth Day in New York City. For the past seven years, Earth Day New York has hosted an outdoor fair at Grand Central, which has included hundreds of both local and national green businesses and environmental organizations, as well as a concert. Two years ago, we added Times Square to the festivities, where we have a green vehicle exhibition and even more businesses and environmental organizations are represented.
More information on the organization is available at www.earthdayny.org.
PDF: 04182012-3d-systems-brings-its-cube-3d-printer-to-earth-day-new-york.pdfCategories: Corporate Only3D Systems Acquires Paramount Industries
Rock Hill, South Carolina – April 17, 2012 - 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) announced today that it has acquired Paramount Industries, one of the world's most experienced direct manufacturing and product development solutions providers for aerospace and medical device applications; from complete design-to-manufacturing services to the production of certified end-use parts and products.
3D Systems plans to integrate Paramount’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and advanced tooling and assembly operations with its growing on-demand direct manufacturing services. Paramount Industries maintains AS9100C and ISO 9001:2008 certifications along with an ITAR registration.
“We are honored to become part of 3D Systems, the recognized global 3D content-to-print leader,” said Jim Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer of Paramount Industries. “We expanded our reach into the growing aerospace and medical device industries with 3D Systems’ SLS® production printers. Together, we can deliver the full impact of direct manufacturing capabilities to our aerospace and medical device customers all over the world.”
“We are very pleased to add a proven direct manufacturing innovator of Paramount’s reputation, experience and scale to our rapidly growing, global network of on-demand parts services,” said Abe Reichental, President and Chief Executive Officer of 3D Systems. “With Jim Williams’ continued leadership, we are extremely well positioned to expand our aerospace and healthcare manufacturing activities and build the required infrastructure to support these significant customers.”
About 3D Systems Corporation
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials and on-demand custom parts services for professionals and consumers alike. The company also provides creative content development, design productivity tools and curation services and downloads. Its expertly integrated solutions replace, displace and complement traditional methods and reduce the time and cost of designing new products by printing real parts directly from digital input. These solutions are used to rapidly design, communicate, prototype and produce functional parts, empowering its customers to create with confidence.
More information on the company is available at www.3DSystems.com.
To experience 3D Systems’ entire range of 3D content-to-print products and services please visit www.printin3D.com, www.production3dprinters.com, www.cubify.com, www.toptobottomdental.com, www.3Dproparts.com, www.print3d.com, www.quickparts.com, www.alibre.com, www.bitsfrombytes.com, www.myrobotnation.com, www.The3dStudio.com, www.freedomofcreation.com, www.sycode.com, www.botmill.com, blog.3dsystems.com, or via email at moreinfo@3Dsystems.com.
About Paramount Industries
Paramount Industries is among the world's most experienced manufacturers and providers of product development services, including product design and engineering, rapid prototyping, rapid tooling and direct manufacturing that produces custom parts direct from digital input.
Originally founded in 1966, Paramount has expanded its scope to apply advanced technology in all aspects of product development. Today, Paramount offers a comprehensive array of services. In addition to rapid prototyping and rapid tooling, Paramount sets the pace in direct manufacturing of precision parts from 3D CAD digital input, utilizing advanced Selective Laser Sintering technology. Paramount's services also include injection molding, full-scale manufacturing from domestic and offshore facilities as well as assembly and packaging.
More information is available at www.paramountind.com.
PDF: 04172012-3d-systems-acquires-paramount-industries.pdfCategories: Corporate Only3D Systems to Host Investor Event at NYSE
Rock Hill, South Carolina – April 16, 2012 – 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) announced today that it plans to hold an analyst and investor meeting on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. EDT at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, NY. 3D Systems’ senior management will review the company's strategic initiatives, operating highlights and financial progress, and will provide an update on its product and market development plans followed by a question and answer session.
The investor presentation will be led by Abe Reichental, President and Chief Executive Officer. The event will feature comprehensive presentations by key members of the company’s senior management team that will be webcast live and a printer display to showcase the company’s 3D content-to-print solutions. In addition, it will include a stop by the Cube Odyssey in Experience Square at the NYSE at the corner of Wall St. and Broad St. for visitors to experience consumer 3D printing first hand. Investor Event Registration: To register for the event, use the online registration link available under the Investor Relations section of 3D Systems’ web site or go directly to the registration page by clicking on or pasting the following link in your web browser: http://investor.3dsystems.com/2012_investor_and_analyst_day. For remote participants, a live webcast of the analyst and investor day presentations will be available on 3D Systems’ web site under Investor Relations. Participants are encouraged to visit the web site early to register for the webcast and to download any necessary software. PDF: 04162012_3d_systems_to_host_investor_event_at_nyse.pdfCategories: Personal 3D Printers3D Systems’ CEO Keynotes SPAR International 2012
ROCK HILL, South Carolina, April 16, 2012 – 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) announced today that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Abe Reichental, will present a keynote address “Express Yourself in 3D” at the annual SPAR International 2012, End to End 3D Conference being held April 15 – 18th, 2012 at The Woodlands, in Houston, Texas. The keynote, presented this morning, will provide a vision of the transformative power of 3D content-to-print solutions through exciting new and emerging applications and the impact they are having on the future of localized manufacturing, consumerism and education as a competitive advantage.
SPAR International 2012, the End to End 3D Conference, boasts over 800 attendees with approximately 100 expert speakers providing context for the exchange of ideas and best practices between 3D content-to-print solutions and services providers, their users and peers. “I am very grateful to participate in this forward looking ideation forum,” said Abe Reichental, President and CEO of 3D Systems. “As a leading provider of 3D content–to-print solutions we are committed to democratizing access to tangible and affordable products and services for the benefit of professionals and consumers, alike.” About 3D Systems Corporation 3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials and on-demand custom parts services for professionals and consumers alike. The company also provides creative content development, design productivity tools and curation services and downloads. Its expertly integrated solutions replace, displace and complement traditional methods and reduce the time and cost of designing new products by printing real parts directly from digital input. These solutions are used to rapidly design, communicate, prototype and produce functional parts, empowering its customers to create with confidence. More information on the company is available at www.3DSystems.com. To experience the company’s entire range of 3D content-to-print products and services please visit www.printin3D.com, www.production3dprinters.com, www.zcorp.com, www.cubify.com, www.toptobottomdental.com, www.quickparts.com, www.3Dproparts.com, www.alibre.com, www.bitsfrombytes.com, www.botmill.com, www.The3dStudio.com, www.myrobotnation.com, www.freedomofcreation.com, www.sycode.com, blog.3dsystems.com, or via email at moreinfo@3Dsystems.com. About SPAR International 2012 This conference on End to End 3D is delivered by SPAR Point Group and brings 3D professionals together under one roof to share ideas, best practices and techniques. SPAR International 2012 attracts project managers, engineering and technical leads, industrial metrologists and surveyors, security and law enforcement and experts in historic preservation and documentation. For more information, go to www.sparpointgroup.com. PDF: 04162012_3d_systems_ceo_keynotes_spar_international_2012.pdfCategories: Corporate Only3D Systems Delivers Innovative, New Volkswagen Test Drives In Full Color
Rock Hill, South Carolina – April 12, 2012 - 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) announced today that Volkswagen DK has launched an exciting new advertising campaign featuring the company’s full color 3D printers. The Polo Principle campaign, created by DDB Copenhagen, empowers prospective buyers to create and print miniature cars.
For the first time, Volkswagen DK is putting in the hands of its customers the very technology it uses to develop and prototype the cars it sells. 3D Systems’ ZPrinter® full color portfolio is at the heart of this innovative marketing campaign to unleash VW customers’ creativity and express themselves through their personalized Polo car. “This is a terrific campaign that captures the essence of everything we stand for,” said Cathy Lewis, Vice President Global Marketing for 3D Systems. “We are committed to democratizing access to disruptive 3D content-to-print solutions, enabling individuals to express their authenticity in the products they buy, a direction fully aligned with Volkswagen DK.” Experience the Polo Principle at http://www.poloprincippet.dk/ About 3D Systems Corporation 3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials and on-demand custom parts services for professionals and consumers alike. The company also provides creative content development, design productivity tools and curation services and downloads. Its expertly integrated solutions replace, displace and complement traditional methods and reduce the time and cost of designing new products by printing real parts directly from digital input. These solutions are used to rapidly design, communicate, prototype and produce functional parts, empowering its customers to create with confidence. More information on the company is available at www.3DSystems.com. To experience 3D Systems’ entire range of 3D content-to-print products and services please visit www.printin3D.com, www.production3dprinters.com, www.cubify.com, www.zcorp.com, www.print3d.com, www.toptobottomdental.com, www.myrobotnation.com, www.3Dproparts.com, www.quickparts.com, www.alibre.com, www.bitsfrombytes.com, www.The3dStudio.com, www.freedomofcreation.com, www.sycode.com, www.botmill.com, blog.3dsystems.com, or via email at moreinfo@3Dsystems.com.PDF: 04122012_3d_systems_delivers_innovative_new_volkswagon_test_drives_in_full_color.pdfCategories: Corporate OnlyProduction 3D PrintersProfessional 3D Printers
3D Systems Acquires My Robot Nation
Rock Hill, South Carolina – April 10, 2012 - 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) announced today that it has acquired My Robot Nation, MRN, a leading consumer technology platform that provides intuitive, game-like content creation for 3D printing. The company expects to integrate the MRN platform and experience into Cubify.com, enhancing Cubify with hundreds of new fun and easy 3D creation and printing applications, together with its growing developer community.
My Robot Nation’s founders, renowned games industry veterans Mark Danks and Sarah W. Stocker, join the 3D Systems team, enhancing Cubify with engaging play spaces, social features, and intuitive user interfaces resulting in a visually stunning creative process with limitless opportunities for unique expression.
“Everyone is creative, and everyone can create – we all just need a fun and easy way to get started. Bringing the MRN creation platform to Cubify does just that,” said Sarah W. Stocker, co-founder of My Robot Nation. “YouTube®, Facebook and Twitter show us how creative everyone can be digitally – now Cubify gives people an amazing new way to bring that creativity into reality.”
The acquisition of MRN underscores 3D Systems’ Cubify commitment to democratize 3D content-to-print access for kids and adults alike, unleashing creativity and allowing individuals to express themselves easily in 3D. My Robot Nation brings to Cubify proven video game principles to provide a simple, fun and amazingly flexible creative experience. Within minutes, anyone can quickly and easily create their own, unique collectible from billions of possible combinations then make it real with 3D printing.
“We are thrilled to bring MRN to Cubify and enable everyone to create and manipulate 3D objects right in their browser in real-time – something that was previously only possible in PC applications or consoles games. We’re using that power and flexibility to empower everyone to turn their virtual creations into real creations through the disruptive magic of 3D printing,” said Mark Danks, co-founder of My Robot Nation.
“We are very excited to add a disruptive capability like My Robot Nation to our Cubify platform enabling millions of new users, including kids from the ages of 8 to 80, to instantly and intuitively create and make in 3D,” said Abe Reichental, President and Chief Executive Officer of 3D Systems. “We believe that this investment will accelerate the gamification and democratization of the entire Cubify experience, and at the same time, facilitate our expansion into 3D hosting, publishing and the production of licensed content for other global consumer brands.”
About 3D Systems Corporation
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials and on-demand custom parts services for professionals and consumers alike. The company also provides creative content development, design productivity tools and curation services and downloads. Its expertly integrated solutions replace, displace and complement traditional methods and reduce the time and cost of designing new products by printing real parts directly from digital input. These solutions are used to rapidly design, communicate, prototype and produce functional parts, empowering its customers to create with confidence.
More information on the company is available at www.3DSystems.com.
To experience 3D Systems’ entire range of 3D content-to-print products and services please visit www.printin3D.com, www.production3dprinters.com, www.cubify.com, www.myrobotnation.com, www.zcorp.com, www.print3d.com, www.toptobottomdental.com, www.3Dproparts.com, www.quickparts.com, www.alibre.com, www.bitsfrombytes.com, www.The3dStudio.com, www.freedomofcreation.com, www.sycode.com, www.botmill.com, blog.3dsystems.com, or via email at moreinfo@3Dsystems.com.
About My Robot Nation
My Robot Nation delivers engaging play spaces and intuitive user interfaces to create something completely new – the ability to visualize something on the Web and then hold it in your hands. The 3D creative process is visually stunning, and opportunities for unique expression are virtually limitless.
Previous projects by My Robot Nation team members include developing core technology for Electronic Arts®, launching the SingStar™ franchise for Sony® in the US, playing a key part in developing the PlayStation3® SDK as well as a PS3 version of the Unreal® Engine for Epic® Games and developing new IP for major games publishers such as Disney® and Activision®.
Best known for creating innovative original software (including the #1 ranked iPad® Photography app “Artify” and custom performance software for acclaimed international musician Björk), the company has taken a cognitive and creative leap to a new level – where technical innovation and creativity meet 3D printing to create…My Robot Nation!
More information is available on our website www.myrobotnation.com and we encourage you to follow us on Facebook and Twitter @myrobotnation for new updates on our products and services.
PDF: 04102012_3d_systems_acquires_my_robot_nation.pdfCategories: Corporate OnlyOn Demand Parts3D Systems Announces Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss First Quarter 2012 Results
ROCK HILL, South Carolina – April 4, 2012 - 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) announced today that it plans to hold a conference call and simultaneous webcast to discuss its financial results for the first quarter of 2012 on Thursday, April 26, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The company expects to release these financial results and to file its Form 10-Q on April 26, 2012, prior to the conference call.
Date: Thursday, April 26, 2012
Time: 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Listen via Internet: investor.3dsystems.com
Telephone (within the U.S.): 1-866-271-5140
International Telephone: 1-617-213-8893
Participant code: 13970710
The recorded webcast will be available beginning approximately two hours after the live presentation at investor.3dsystems.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements made in this release that are not statements of historical or current facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company to be materially different from historical results or from any future results or projections expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition to statements that explicitly describe such risks and
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uncertainties, readers are urged to consider statements in the conditional or future tenses or that include terms such as “believes,” “belief,” “expects,” “estimates,” “intends,” “anticipates” or “plans” to be uncertain and forward-looking. Forward-looking statements may include comments as to the company’s beliefs and expectations as to future events and trends affecting its business and are necessarily subject to uncertainties, many of which are outside the control of the company. The factors described under the headings “Forward-Looking Statements,” “Cautionary Statements and Risk Factors,” and “Risk Factors” in the company’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as other factors, could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected or predicted in forward-looking statements.
About 3D Systems Corporation
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials and on-demand custom parts services for professionals and consumers alike. The company also provides creative content development, design productivity tools and curation services and downloads. Its expertly integrated solutions replace, displace and complement traditional methods and reduce the time and cost of designing new products by printing real parts directly from digital input. These solutions are used to rapidly design, communicate, prototype and produce functional parts, empowering its customers to create with confidence.
More information on the company is available at www.3DSystems.com.
To experience 3D Systems’ entire range of 3D content-to-print products and services please visit www.printin3D.com, www.zcorp.com, www.production3dprinters.com, www.toptobottomdental.com, www.quickparts.com, www.3Dproparts.com, www.alibre.com, www.bitsfrombytes.com, www.botmill.com, www.The3dStudio.com, www.cubify.com, www.freedomofcreation.com, www.sycode.com, blog.3dsystems.com, or via email at moreinfo@3Dsystems.com.
PDF: 04042012-3d-systems-announces-conference-call-and-webcast-to-report-first-quarter-2012-results.pdfCategories: Corporate OnlyFinancial3D Systems’ FOC ‘Stars’ In Heineken Innovation Challenge
Rock Hill, South Carolina –April 3, 2012 - 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) announced today that Janne Kyttanen, of its Freedom of Creation (FOC) group, is starring in the 48 hour kick-off of the Heineken Innovation Challenge, April 3-5, 2012. The Challenge, worth $10,000 USD to the winner, invites people from all over the world to share their ideas on the future of sustainable beverage packaging and distribution.
The Heineken Innovation Challenge is the first to crowd source globally for sustainable beverage packaging concepts. Janne, an expert in 3D design, was selected to spend 48 hours in an undisclosed location, with just a web cam, laptop, a visual artist and 3D Systems’ Cube™, ProJet™ 1500 and 3DTouch™ 3D printers. Janne will demonstrate the entire ideation-to-production process through access to Cubify.com, 3D printers and tweets, Facebook posts and emails from observers on www.ideasbrewery.com.
The Heineken Innovation Challenge entries will be submitted to internal sustainability experts for judging according to set criteria: innovation, feasibility and the most votes received at www.ideasbrewery.com. Selected designers will be invited to collaborate with Heineken to enhance and perfect their ideas. At the conclusion of the Innovation Challenge, an Official Jury of external experts and Heineken management will select one overall winner, who will be notified in June 2012.
About 3D Systems Corporation
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials and on-demand custom parts services for professionals and consumers alike. The company also provides creative content development, design productivity tools and curation services and downloads. Its expertly integrated solutions replace, displace and complement traditional methods and reduce the time and cost of designing new products by printing real parts directly from digital input. These solutions are used to rapidly design, communicate, prototype and produce functional parts, empowering its customers to create with confidence.
More information on the company is available at www.3DSystems.com.
To experience 3D Systems’ entire range of 3D content-to-print products and services please visit www.printin3D.com, www.production3dprinters.com, www.cubify.com, www.zcorp.com, www.print3d.com, www.toptobottomdental.com, www.3Dproparts.com, www.quickparts.com, www.alibre.com, www.bitsfrombytes.com, www.The3dStudio.com, www.freedomofcreation.com, www.sycode.com, www.botmill.com, blog.3dsystems.com, or via email at moreinfo@3Dsystems.com.
PDF: 04032012-3d-systems-foc-stars-in-heineken-innovation-challenge.pdfCategories: Corporate OnlyDigital Content3D Systems Opens Innovation Center
Rock Hill, South Carolina – March 28, 2012 - 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) announced today the opening of a first ever 3D content-to-print innovation center at its Rock Hill headquarters. The company plans to share the disruptive power and compelling impact of its products and services, demonstrating how these solutions transform the way companies create and manufacture new products and consumers experience art, science and music.
The company plans to regularly host thought provoking ideation sessions for business and consumer thought leaders and shapers geared towards helping entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs discover new approaches to problem solving and develop innovative solutions to disrupt and transform traditional design-to-production methods.
Central to the innovation center is 3D Systems’ drive to democratize access, through integrated simplicity and empowerment, to its personal and professional 3D printers, its Cubify™ consumer experience and its rapidly growing on-demand parts services. This unparalleled combination boasts a full complement of 3D Systems’ high-speed, full-color and high-definition print capabilities and affordable Alibre CAD solutions.
“It’s a real privilege to share our disruptive, affordable and impactful solutions with all who seek to benefit from the emergence of a personal manufacturing revolution,” said Abe Reichental, President and Chief Executive Officer of 3D Systems. “This investment clearly demonstrates our complete ideation-to-manufacturing capabilities and underscores our commitment to democratize access and accelerate the adoption of our 3D content-to-print solutions for the benefit of professionals, consumers and educators the world over.”
About 3D Systems Corporation
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials and on-demand custom parts services for professionals and consumers alike. The company also provides creative content development, design productivity tools and curation services and downloads. Its expertly integrated solutions replace, displace and complement traditional methods and reduce the time and cost of designing new products by printing real parts directly from digital input. These solutions are used to rapidly design, communicate, prototype and produce functional parts, empowering its customers to create with confidence.
More information on the company is available at www.3DSystems.com.
To experience 3D Systems’ entire range of 3D content-to-print products and services please visit www.printin3D.com, www.production3dprinters.com, www.cubify.com, www.zcorp.com, www.print3d.com, www.toptobottomdental.com, www.3Dproparts.com, www.quickparts.com, www.alibre.com, www.bitsfrombytes.com, www.The3dStudio.com, www.freedomofcreation.com, www.sycode.com, www.botmill.com, blog.3dsystems.com, or via email at moreinfo@3Dsystems.com.
3D Systems to Present at Maxim Group Growth Conference
ROCK HILL, South Carolina – March 23, 2011 – 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) announced today that it plans to present at the Maxim Group Growth Conference on Monday, March 26, 2012 at 9:30 AM EDT at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York, NY. Damon Gregoire, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer will update investors on the operational and strategic progress the company is making.
Investors are invited to follow the real-time audio webcast of the presentation that will be available on 3D Systems’ website under the Investor Relations section at investor.3dsystems.com.
About 3D Systems Corporation
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials and on-demand custom parts services for professionals and consumers alike. The company also provides creative content development, design productivity tools and curation services and downloads. Its expertly integrated solutions replace, displace and complement traditional methods and reduce the time and cost of designing new products by printing real parts directly from digital input. These solutions are used to rapidly design, communicate, prototype and produce functional parts, empowering its customers to create with confidence.
More information on the company is available at www.3DSystems.com.
To experience 3D Systems’ entire range of 3D content-to-print products and services please visit www.printin3D.com, production3dprinters.com, www.zcorp.com, www.toptobottomdental.com, www.quickparts.com, www.3Dproparts.com, www.bitsfrombytes.com, www.cubify.com, www.The3dStudio.com, www.alibre.com, www.freedomofcreation.com, www.botmill.com, www.print3d.com, www.sycode.com, blog.3dsystems.com, or via email at moreinfo@3Dsystems.com.
PDF: 03232012-3d-systems-to-present-at-maxim-group-growth-conference.pdfCategories: Corporate Only3D Systems Signs MAD Toy Design For Cube Odyssey
ROCK HILL, South Carolina – March 22, 2012 - 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) announced today that Jeremy “MAD” Madl of MAD Toy Design, a well-known premium toy and character designer and illustrator, will sponsor the company’s cross country Cube Odyssey road trip to launch its first ever plug-and-play at home 3D printer, Cube™.
Jeremy Madl, an alumni of Scholastics Alliance of Young Writers And Artists, has been professionally illustrating and designing toys for over a decade with clients such as Kidrobot®, YUM! Brands, Pepsi, Mattel, and Cartoon Network. This extensive background collaborating with today’s hottest and largest brands and a portfolio of creative artwork and toys, made Jeremy the obvious choice to design the car ‘wrap’ for the Cube Odyssey and bring a real personality to Cube™. MAD Toy Design’s creativity and innovation can be experienced through the daily videos of the customization process on the Cubify™ blog and Facebook.
The Cube Odyssey starts in Los Angeles on April 10, 2012 and will travel to over 25 of the hottest and most creative cities in the country. 3D Systems will showcase the ‘tricked out’ Nissan Cube® car, wrapped by MAD Toy Design, at its big send-off with Mad Mike®,, Galpin Auto Sports and other Cube Odyssey celebrities, sponsors and supporters. More details on the Cube Odyssey are available at http://cubify.com/blog/the-cube-odyssey-begins/ and https://www.facebook.com/cubify.
For more information please email press@3dsystems.com or visit www.3dsystems.com, www.cubify.com, the Cubify™ blog, Facebook page or Twitter.
About 3D Systems Corporation
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials and on-demand custom parts services for professionals and consumers alike. The company also provides creative content development, design productivity tools and curation services and downloads. Its expertly integrated solutions replace, displace and complement traditional methods and reduce the time and cost of designing new products by printing real parts directly from digital input. These solutions are used to rapidly design, communicate, prototype and produce functional parts, empowering its customers to create with confidence.
More information on the company is available at www.3DSystems.com.
To experience the company’s entire range of 3D content-to-print products and services please visit www.printin3D.com, www.production3dprinters.com, www.zcorp.com, www.toptobottomdental.com, www.cubify.com, www.print3D.com, www.quickparts.com, www.3Dproparts.com, www.alibre.com, www.bitsfrombytes.com, www.botmill.com, www.The3dStudio.com, www.freedomofcreation.com, www.sycode.com, blog.3dsystems.com, or via email at moreinfo@3Dsystems.com.
PDF: 03222012-3d-systems-signs-mad-toy-design-for-cube-odyssey.pdfCategories: Corporate OnlyPersonal 3D PrintersDigital Content