Photo Release -- Staples Partners With 3D Systems to Launch In-Store 3D Printing Experience in New York and Los Angeles
April 14 2014 - 8:00AM
3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced a partnership with Staples, Inc.
(Nasdaq:SPLS) in a pilot of 3D printing services in two Staples
stores in New York City and Los Angeles.
A photo accompanying this release is available at
http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=24744
Each Staples store features an immersive 3D printing experience
center that lets consumers and small businesses create personalized
products and use 3D printing hardware. Customers can also bring in
their own 3D print-ready files to have them printed.
"3D printing offers enormous potential for small businesses, and
by using Staples, they can print with the technology without having
to invest in it," said Damien Leigh, Senior Vice President of
Business Services for Staples, Inc. "The test with 3D Systems will
help us learn about our customers' needs for a local 3D printing
service, and how Staples can help them make more happen for their
business through 3D printing."
"Staples' established reputation as a leader in home office and
small business solutions makes them an ideal partner for testing
out live, consumer-facing 3D print services," said Rajeev Kulkarni,
3DS' Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Products
Division. "We have been thrilled with the retail experience and
response from our audience, and the difference it makes being able
to see, touch and experience 3D printing."
With the new experience centers, both small businesses and
consumers are able to learn more about 3D printing through
demonstration areas where they can use design software and see 3D
Systems printers in action. Each store will have a 3DMe® Photobooth
from 3D Systems to capture customers' facial images for the purpose
of personalizing 3D products like figurines, and customers can also
print personalized smart phone cases.
Each store has an expert from 3D Systems on-site, along with
trained Copy & Print associates from Staples to help guide
customers on their 3D printing journey. The items will be printed
on site or through 3D Systems and shipped directly to their offices
or home.
Staples previously announced in May of 2013 that it would be the
first major U.S. retailer to carry 3D printers, with the launch of
the Cube® from 3D Systems on Staples.com. The company has since
rolled out 3D printing hardware and accessories in a limited number
of stores, and expanded its overall product selection.
Learn more about 3D Systems commitment to manufacturing the
future today at www.3dsystems.com.
About 3D Systems Corporation
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D printing centric
design-to-manufacturing solutions including 3D printers, print
materials and cloud sourced on-demand custom parts for
professionals and consumers alike in materials including plastics,
metals, ceramics and edibles. The company also provides integrated
3D scan-based design, freeform modeling and inspection tools. Its
products and services replace 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, create, communicate, prototype or produce real
parts, empowering customers to manufacture the future.
Leadership Through Innovation and
Technology
- 3DS invented 3D printing with its Stereolithography (SLA)
printer and was the first to commercialize it in 1989.
- 3DS invented Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) printing and was
the first to commercialize it in 1992.
- 3DS invented the Color-Jet-Printing (CJP) class of 3D printers
and was the first to commercialize 3D powder-based systems in
1994.
- 3DS invented Multi-Jet-Printing (MJP) printers and was the
first to commercialize it in 1996.
Today its comprehensive range of 3D printers is the industry's
benchmark for production-grade manufacturing in aerospace,
automotive, patient specific medical device and a variety of
consumer, electronic and fashion accessories.
More information on the company is available at
www.3DSystems.com.
About Staples
Staples makes it easy to make more happen with more products and
more ways to shop. Through its world-class retail, online and
delivery capabilities, Staples lets customers shop however and
whenever they want, whether it's in-store, online or on mobile
devices. Staples offers more products than ever, such as
technology, facilities and breakroom supplies, furniture, safety
supplies, medical supplies, and Copy and Print services. Staples
also offers free shipping for Staples Rewards Members, in most
cases overnight. Headquartered outside of Boston, Staples operates
throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New
Zealand. More information about Staples (SPLS) is available at
www.staples.com.
The photo is also available via AP PhotoExpress.
CONTACT: Investor Contact:
Stacey Witten
Email: Stacey.Witten@3dsystems.com
Media Contact:
Alyssa Reichental
Email: Press@3dsystems.com
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