3D Systems, Inc.

3D Systems, Inc. (founded in 1986 by Chuck Hull, inventor of stereolithography) is one of the earliest and largest companies in additive manufacturing. The company develops and sells a wide range of 3D printing hardware, printing materials, design and scanning software, and on-demand manufacturing services. Its product portfolio spans desktop and industrial 3D printers, scanners (e.g., Sense), professional software (including Geomagic Design X for reverse engineering), and materials/formulations for plastics, metals, and composites.

Over its history 3D Systems has expanded organically and through acquisitions to serve multiple verticals, including healthcare (dental and medical devices), aerospace, automotive, and consumer products. The company also operates service bureaus and digital manufacturing platforms to support prototyping and production runs. Well-known product names and brands associated with 3D Systems include Geomagic, Cubify/Cube (CubePro, CubeX), Sense, and a range of i...