ROCK HILL, SC – 3D Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: TDSC), announced that it acquired the business and assets of CEP and PROTOMETAL, two leading French rapid prototyping and manufacturing service providers, as part of the company’s expansion of its 3Dproparts™ service in Europe.

Based in Le Mans, France, CEP and PROTOMETAL deliver a comprehensive portfolio of rapid prototyping and manufacturing parts solutions to large and small businesses. CEP specializes in Selective Laser Sintering Manufacturing services and Urethane Casting while PROTOMETAL delivers simulated die casting metal parts directly from Additive Manufacturing patterns.

3D Systems launched 3Dproparts™ service last October. The company plans to continue to expand its 3Dproparts™ service offerings domestically and internationally both through organic growth and additional strategic acquisitions. These new acquisitions significantly extend 3Dproparts™ geographical reach in Europe with a full range of design-to-manufacturing solutions.

3D Systems Corporation
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