3D Systems

In addition to developing, producing, and selling 3D printers, 3D printing supplies, and 3D scanners, Rock Hill, South Carolina-based 3D Systems also provides a 3D printing service. The business produces master patterns for tooling, functional and precise prototypes of products, concept models of new products, and production parts for direct digital manufacturing. Using data from computer-aided design and manufacturing software, or 3D scanning and 3D sculpting devices, it employs proprietary processes to create physical objects.

Many industries, including aerospace, automotive, healthcare, dental, entertainment, and durable goods, use 3D Systems' technologies and services during the design, development, and production phases. The business provides software, materials, and the online rapid part printing service On Demand, in addition to a variety of professional and production-grade 3D printers. It made a significant contribution to the development of stereolithography and the STL file format in the field of 3D printing. Former president and CTO Chuck Hull invented stereolithography and was granted a patent in 1986. As of 2020, at 25 offices throughout the world, 3D Systems employed over 2400 individuals.

3D Systems' market cap was $1.33 billion as of March 2023. By market cap, this places 3D Systems as the 4244th most valuable company in the world. The most recent financial reports for 3D Systems show that the company's current revenue (TTM) is $0.53 billion. The company generated $0.61 billion in revenue in 2021, up from $0.55 billion in revenue in 2020.

Founded: 1986
Headquarters: Rock Hill, South Carolina, U.S.
Website: 3dsystems.com