ROCK HILL, S.C., Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- 3D Systems
(NYSE: DDD), the originator of 3D printing, today announced the
company will debut an updated end-to-end additive manufacturing
solutions portfolio at IMTS 2018 that helps transform the way
companies manufacture. Drawing on its deep expertise and unique
workflow approach including software, hardware, materials and
services, 3D Systems is positioned to help companies innovate,
design, and manufacture in new ways – enabling them to realize
competitive advantage. At IMTS 2018, 3D Systems will unveil an
enhanced portfolio which is the broadest and most comprehensive in
the industry – including both plastics and metals – resulting from
its significant focus on, and investment in, industry-leading
innovation.
"In 2016, while at IMTS, I shared my strategy for how 3D Systems
would make 3D production real. It would require customer
collaboration, new innovation, and would be driven by the
experience and expertise of our people," said Vyomesh Joshi, president and chief executive
officer, 3D Systems. "Today, we're executing on that strategy, and
have launched a production platform approach that has uniquely
positioned 3D Systems as the premier additive manufacturing
solutions company in the industry. Our end-to-end portfolio
can help enable any customer workflow and transforms how they
manufacture. This approach ultimately improves agility,
reduces complexity, and lowers overall total cost of operation
while providing competitive advantage."
At IMTS 2016, Mr. Joshi outlined his plans for how 3D Systems
would usher in the next phase of growth. Over the past two years,
the company has made significant investments in its portfolio,
partnerships and people – reinforcing the leadership position of
the company which was established by Charles "Chuck" Hull in
1986.
3D Systems is making its mark in 2018. The company has launched
three of the four configurations of its Figure 4™ platform
including Figure 4 Standalone and Figure 4 Production, as well as
the NextDent™ 5100 designed specifically for Dental applications.
The company continues to complete final testing and new product
launch processes for Figure 4 Modular, and plans commercial
shipments in early 2019. With the Figure 4 platform, manufacturers
are able to accomplish functional prototyping and low volume
production with ultra-fast print speeds up to 100mm/hr at six sigma
repeatability – a standard for repeatability that customers should
come to expect in additive manufacturing.
Next week, while at the show, 3D Systems will unveil the latest
printer to its precision metal 3D printing portfolio. Resulting
from its recent partnership with GF Machining Solutions (GF), the
new solution integrates additive and subtractive manufacturing -
including automation and post-processing - to provide more
efficient, seamless workflows for advanced manufacturing.
"3D Systems has a very strong portfolio of strategic partners –
industry leaders – that complement our strengths," said Joshi. "Our
relationship with GF will redefine the factory of the future. The
integrated solution we're announcing at IMTS will not only enhance
metal parts production, it will fundamentally redefine how
manufacturers think about their manufacturing environments."
3D Systems' hardware portfolio is powered by its end-to-end
software workflow -- designed to enhance productivity and
ease-of-use while offering measurable return on investment. 3D
Systems is the only company in the industry that provides tools for
the entire manufacturing workflow, from digitization to design and
simulation, through manufacture, inspect and manage. The portfolio
includes technologies to facilitate additive as well as subtractive
processes which help reduce file processing time, improve
productivity and lower costs. At IMTS 2018, the company will
introduce several new software releases that include advanced
functionality to simplify and manage complex processes.
"3D Systems has a rich history as the company that launched an
industry," said Joshi. "With more than 30 years of industry
leadership, we have built our company and fostered the industry on
innovation. We are grateful for our customers who inspire us with
their challenges to design applications which help them create
parts never before possible. I look forward to what we will achieve
as we continue on our transformational journey."
3D Systems will hold numerous events at this year's show. On
Monday, September 10, 3D Systems and
GF will hold a joint press conference at 9:00am CT in McCormick Place, room S504BC, to
debut the first joint solution under its partnership. Later that
day at 12:30pm CT in room N426, 3D
Systems' President and Chief Executive Officer Vyomesh Joshi, will hold a company press
conference to discuss the updated end-to-end portfolio.
Show attendees can visit booths #431608 (third floor
McCormick Place West building) to see 3D Systems' additive
manufacturing solutions and #133310 (third floor McCormick
Place Lakeside Center) for its software workflow solutions, and
speak with its team of experts. Also, join 3D Systems' Bryan
Newbrite, advanced aerospace applications leader, and Leslie Peters, president and CEO, Metro
Aerospace on September 13 as they
present a session on Delivering Efficiencies in Certified 3D
Printed Aerospace Parts. The session will be held at
9am CT in room W192-A at McCormick
Place.
For more information about 3D Systems' presence at IMTS 2018,
please visit the company's website.
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About 3D Systems
3D Systems is the originator of 3D
printing and an innovator of future 3D solutions. It has spent its
30-year history enabling professionals and companies to optimize
their designs, transform their workflows, bring groundbreaking
products to market and drive new business models. This is achieved
with the Company's best of breed digital manufacturing ecosystem.
It's comprised of plastic and metal 3D printers, print materials,
on demand manufacturing services and end-to-end manufacturing
software solutions. Combinations of these products and services
address a variety of advanced applications- ranging from Aerospace,
Automotive, and Consumer Goods to Medical, Dental, and Jewelry. For
example, 3D Systems' precision healthcare capabilities include
simulation, Virtual Surgical Planning, and printing of medical and
dental devices as well as patient-specific surgical
instruments. More information on the company is available
at www.3dsystems.com.
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