ROCK HILL, S.C. and
SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland,
Aug. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- 3D
Systems (NYSE:DDD) and GF Machining Solutions, a division
of Georg Fischer AG (FI/N:SIX Swiss Ex), today announced an
expanded partnership in the Greater
China region that will enable customers in the world's
leading manufacturing region to enhance their metal parts
production and redefine their manufacturing environments. By
combining the strength of 3D Systems' innovation and expertise in
additive manufacturing with GF Machining Solutions' renowned
leadership in precision machining and industrial automation,
manufacturers will now be able to more efficiently produce complex
metal parts within tight tolerances, and reduce total cost of
operation.
"The Chinese and Taiwanese markets are known for global
manufacturing leadership," said Herbert
Koeck, executive vice president and general manager, global
go to market, 3D Systems. "Manufacturers in this region are looking
for ways to transform their production workflows in order to
maintain their competitive position. Our joint metal 3D printing
solutions with GF Machining Solutions fit seamlessly into the
traditional shop floor and are unmatched in the industry."
As of August 1, 2019 manufacturers
in China and Taiwan will be able to order 3D Systems' and
GF Machining Solutions' co-branded scalable metal additive
manufacturing solutions (i.e., DMP Factory 500, DMP Factory 350 and
DMP Flex 350) exclusively through GF Machining Solutions. The
companies' co-branded solutions – which integrate traditional and
additive manufacturing technologies - are a new concept in
scalable, digital factory automation that includes software for
digital production workflows, including: enhanced part design, 3D
printers, materials, electrical discharge machining (EDM), milling
equipment, advanced post-processing technologies, and services.
These new design and manufacturing options can lead directly into
improved existing products, innovative new designs, new business
models, and new markets.
Customers in the Greater China
region will also have access to GF Machining Solutions' Customer
Innovation Center (CIC) in Shanghai. Engaging with the CIC
provides customers with the ability to consult and collaborate with
experts from 3D Systems and GF Machining Solutions to develop
applications with metal 3D printing solutions which include
materials, services, hardware and software. As part of this
process, manufacturers will have the ability to benchmark their
parts and products to ensure quality control and validate final
parts against specifications – ultimately saving them time, money,
and providing faster time to market.
"China and Taiwan are strategic key markets for GF
Machining Solutions where we support our customers with an
organization of more than 350 direct application, service and sales
personal," said Laurent Castella,
head of market region Asia, GF
Machining Solutions. "We are delighted to enhance the support to
our customers in the transition towards additive manufacturing,
with our new Customer Innovation Center (CIC) in Shanghai and by a dedicated group of additive
manufacturing experts."
3D Systems and GF Machining Solutions have a presence in more
than 50 countries, which includes production facilities, research
and development centers, and broad sales and service networks
encompassing internal teams as well as channel partners.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements made in this release by or in reference to 3D
Systems 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 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
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or other comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are
based upon management's beliefs, assumptions and current
expectations and 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" and "Risk Factors"
in 3D Systems' periodic filings with the U.S. 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. Although management believes that the
expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are
reasonable, forward-looking statements are not, and should not be
relied upon as a guarantee of future performance or results, nor
will they necessarily prove to be accurate indications of the times
at which such performance or results will be achieved. The
forward-looking statements included are made only as the date of
the statement. 3D Systems undertakes no obligation to update or
review any forward-looking statements made by management or on its
behalf, whether as a result of future developments, subsequent
events or circumstances or otherwise.
About 3D Systems
More than 30 years ago, 3D Systems
brought the innovation of 3D printing to the manufacturing
industry. Today, as the leading AM solutions company, it empowers
manufacturers to create products and business models never before
possible through transformed workflows. This is achieved with the
Company's best-of-breed digital manufacturing ecosystem - comprised
of plastic and metal 3D printers, print materials, on-demand
manufacturing services and a portfolio of end-to-end manufacturing
software. Each solution is powered by the expertise of the
company's application engineers who collaborate with customers to
transform manufacturing environments. 3D Systems' solutions address
a variety of advanced applications for prototyping through
production in markets such as aerospace, automotive, medical,
dental and consumer goods. More information on the company is
available at www.3dsystems.com.
About GF Machining Solutions
GF Machining Solutions
is the world's leading provider of machine tools, diverse technical
solutions and services to manufacturers of precision molds and
tooling and of tight-tolerance, precision-machined components. The
key segments we serve include the aerospace, automotive, medical,
energy, information and communications technology (ICT) and
electronics industries. Our extensive portfolio ranges from
Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) solutions, three- and
five-axis Milling machines and Spindles, 3D Laser texturing
machines, Additive Manufacturing and machines for Laser
micromachining to solutions for Tooling, Automation, Software and
Digitalization—all backed by unrivaled Customer Services and
support. GF Machining Solutions is a globally acting Division of
the Georg Fischer Group (Switzerland) and maintains a presence at 50
locations worldwide. Its 3,394 employees generated sales of
CHF 1,066 million in 2018. More
information can be found at www.gfms.com.
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