3D Systems Acquires AdvaTech Manufacturing, Extending Its 3Dproparts(TM) Reach Into Aerospace and Defense
Leading Aerospace and Defense Parts Provider Becomes the
Latest Addition to 3Dproparts(TM) Service -- Offering
Customers a One-Stop Shopping Experience With Expanded
Choices
ROCK HILL, S.C., Nov. 24, 2009 -- 3D Systems Corporation (Nasdaq:TDSC), a leading provider of 3-D Printing, Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing solutions, announced today that it acquired the assets of AdvaTech Manufacturing, a leading provider of rapid prototyping and manufacturing services to the aerospace and defense industries.
AdvaTech Manufacturing has a well established and respected name in the aerospace, defense and motorsports industries. The company, based in Goodland, Indiana, is ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100B certified. James Butler, owner of AdvaTech, joined 3D Systems as director of its
3Dproparts(TM) Selective Laser Sintering Manufacturing operations.
3D Systems launched 3Dproparts(TM), the world's largest Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing parts service, on October 1, 2009. The company plans to continue to expand its 3Dproparts(TM) service offerings by bringing together the widest range of production and additive grade materials and the latest additive and traditional manufacturing systems to deliver to its customers the broadest available range of precision plastic and metal parts and assemblies.
The acquisition of AdvaTech Manufacturing enhances 3Dproparts(TM) Selective Laser Sintering manufacturing capabilities and expands the company's reach into aerospace and defense production for commercial and military applications.
"We are pleased to add a reputable certified aerospace and defense manufacturer of AdvaTech's caliber to our expanding 3Dproparts(TM) service," said Abe Reichental, President and CEO of 3D Systems. "Under Jim Butler's capable leadership, we intend to expand our Selective Laser Sintering manufacturing capacity and capabilities for the benefit of our aerospace and defense customers."
About 3D Systems Corporation
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3-D Printing, Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing solutions. Its systems and materials reduce the time and cost of designing products and facilitate direct and indirect manufacturing by creating actual parts directly from digital input.
These solutions are used for design communication and prototyping as well as for production of functional end-use parts: Transform your products.
More information on the company is available at www.3DSystems.com, www.modelin3D.com, www.toptobottomdental.com, www.3Dproparts.com, www.mqast.com, blog.3Dsystems.com, or via email at moreinfo@3Dsystems.com.
