3D Systems

3D Systems engineers, manufactures, and sells a comprehensive portfolio of 3D printers, print materials, and software, alongside offering on-demand manufacturing and application engineering services. The company specializes in additive manufacturing solutions, including stereolithography, selective laser sintering, and direct metal printing, enabling the creation of product concept models, functional prototypes, and production parts for direct digital manufacturing. Their proprietary processes transform computer-aided design and 3D scanning data into physical objects.

The company was founded in 1986 by Charles "Chuck" Hull, who pioneered and patented stereolithography, the first rapid prototyping technology. Hull’s foundational insight addressed the significant time and cost involved in traditional concept model production, creating a method to reduce these expenditures while enhancing model accuracy. This innovation laid the groundwork for modern additive manufacturing, with Hull continuing to contribute as a key technical leader.

3D Systems’ technologies and services are utilized across diverse high-value markets, including aerospace, automotive, and healthcare, particularly in dental and medical device manufacturing. The company's vision centers on integrating the entire digital manufacturing workflow, from design to production, empowering customers to realize complex physical products and transforming industrial manufacturing processes.