RAPID PROTOTYPING & MANUFACTURING feature
TCT 2009
RP&M VENDOR FORUM
customer acquisition and recurring
revenue stream a service provides. This
less tangible value includes, but is not
limited to, the early visibility of new
applications, as well as knowledge
regarding future materials
requirements. This insight and
information is invaluable when
planning investments for our R&D
3D SYSTEMS INC portfolio. So, on October 1st, we
ABE REICHENTAL;
announced the acquisition of Acu-Cast,
PRESIDENT AND CEO
a leading, industry service bureau,
based out of Tennessee, and
Can you tell us about 3D Systems’ simultaneously we announced the full
plans for its recently acquired, launch of 3Dproparts, 3D Systems’
much-hyped, sub-$5,000 3D new entry into additive and traditional
printer technology? manufacturing services. Another trend
In September, we acquired the key we have observed is improved
assets of Desktop Factory, a company awareness of 3D printing capabilities
that was developing a sub-$5,000 3D and offerings.
desktop printer. The Desktop Factory
3D printer has a build speed that is What will 3D Systems have on
comparable with existing 3D printing show at this year’s EuroMold?
technologies for producing robust Euromold attendees will have the
plastic parts. We expect to complete opportunity to see our newest 3D
the development and integration of printer, offering the largest build
Desktop Factory’s technology into platform available on the market today,
several new products within our the most modular sintering production
existing R&D budget. system and 3Dproparts, the one stop
shop for the widest range of fast,
What have been 3D Systems’ most quality parts made using additive and
popular products this year? traditional technologies, all managed
In line with our ongoing and increased and produced in-house.
investments in R&D in this segment,
we have seen strong interest in our What does 2010 hold for 3D
broad portfolio of 3D printing systems. Systems?
The activity we are experiencing bodes We are very excited about 2010. We all
well for this full line of industry leading hope that the economy will continue to
solutions, from the established and exhibit ‘green shoots’ of progress and
expanding Projet series, all the way ultimately a recovery relative to the
through to our newest addition, the V- acquisition of capital equipment.
Flash 3D Modeler. However, that is just the beginning. We
have remained steadfast in our
Have you noticed any significant investments in R&D and those
market trends during the last 12 initiatives are continuing to yield
tesy of Solido
months? leadership products for us across our
Cour
We have continued to observe and expanding line of 3D printers, as well
study the parts printing market and its as materials and production systems
potential over the past 12 months. We enhancements. We have made a
A
s 2009 draws to a close, The TCT Magazine has taken the time to speak
to the rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing machine vendors
understand that this type of service is strategic decision to participate more
individually, to once again solicit their views and provide readers with a
of value to the end-customer for fully in the industry as a whole, and
comprehensive overview of this sector. Their responses offer an excellent insight
reasons of ‘just-in-time’ access to a 3Dproparts has become an important
part or tool, without a long-term growth platform. With these initiatives
into how they have performed throughout 2009, the lastest technologies available
investment in an internal system, but in place, the potential for new
on the market and the priorities for 2010.
we also believe that the value to a opportunities in 2010 is stronger than
manufacturer extends far beyond the ever for 3D Systems.
TCT carried out these interviews in the month preceding publication and the views
expressed are not necessarily those of the Editor/Publisher.
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