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dditive systems builder 3D Systems Corp. (Rock Hill, SC) announced Nov. 24 that it had signed a defi nitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of CAD/CAM software developer Cimatron Ltd. (Givat Shmuel, Israel). The agreement calls for 3D Systems to pay $8.97 per share in cash, subject to certain adjustments for Cimatron
transaction expenses, in an all-cash purchase valued at ap- proximately $97 million.
The move is the latest in a string of recent CAD/CAM
software acquisitions by larger manufacturing builders or software developers in the industry. In July 2014, metrology giant Hexagon AB (Stockholm) bought UK-based CAD/CAM developer Vero Software, and in November 2013, Autodesk Inc. (San Rafael, CA), developer of AutoCAD software, an- nounced its deal to buy CAM-centric software developer Delcam plc (Birmingham, UK) for about $286 million. Acquiring Cimatron will strengthen 3D Systems’ portfolio in 3D design and manufacturing, add complementary prod- ucts and technology, and extend 3D Systems’ direct and reseller sales organizations. Cimatron’s product line includes integrated CAD/CAM for 3D production of molds, tools and dies, as well as the production machining capabilities of GibbsCAM, which Cimatron acquired in 2008 when it bought Gibbs and Associates (Moorpark, CA).
The transaction is subject to closing conditions, includ-
ing requisite regulatory approvals and approval of Cimatron’s shareholders. The Boards of Directors of both companies have unanimously approved the proposed transaction, and the deal is expected to close in the fi rst quarter of 2015.
New Releases
Simulation developer Ansys Inc. (Pittsburgh) on Nov. 19 announced an updated version of its Ansys SpaceClaim 2015, which adds many improvements for speeding the develop- ment of product geometry and adds new fl exible 3D printing
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