3D Systems Expands Consumer Products Reach With New National Distributor


― National technology distributor Impression Solutions adds 3DS' entire consumer products portfolio
― Boosts 3DS product visibility and availability through national network of US resellers

ROCK HILL, S.C., Feb. 27, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced today that it has added Impression Solutions, Inc., a national value-added distributor of printing and imaging solutions, to expand access to its leading portfolio of consumer products. In addition to selling its flagship Cube® and CubePro® 3D printers, and the Sense™ and iSense™ handheld scanners, Impression Solutions will deliver an enhanced customer and reseller experience through its national network of field sales representatives, field engineers and internal support staff.  

This combination of 3DS' plug-and-play 3D printing technology and Impression Solutions' proven distribution experience and reputation, creates increased visibility and new venues for purchase that together will help bring 3D printing and scanning to offices, classrooms and homes all over the country.

"We are excited about delivering 3D Systems' products to our resellers and dealers," said Ray Looney, Vice President of Sales, Impression Solutions, Inc. "3D Systems is a leader in this quickly expanding market, and their line of intuitive, democratized 3D products and focus on customer experience made them an obvious fit for Impression Solutions."

"We are thrilled to add a national distributor of this caliber," said Peter Theran, Vice President, Global Consumer Products, 3DS. "Their training expertise, vast field representation and extensive reseller channel makes Impression Solutions an ideal partner to promote, distribute and showcase our exciting consumer lineup."

For more information about Impression Solutions, visit http://www.impressionsolutions.com.

Learn more about 3DS' commitment to manufacturing the future today at www.3dsystems.com and the company's consumer offerings at www.cubify.com.

About Impression Solutions

Impression Solutions Incorporated is a full-line National Distributor of imaging technology and office equipment, which specializes in printer and MFP-centric distribution, customized programs and enterprise placements. Headquartered in Columbus, MS, ISI offers a complete line of printers and MFPs as well as accessories, supplies and services. The company maintains a full inventory of products in multiple distribution centers, ready for immediate shipment. ISI offers custom programs designed to help independent dealers meet the needs of the demanding business marketplace. A sales support team is dedicated to providing the tools that allow ISI customers to be competitive, efficient, and profitable.

With a state-of-the-art pre-configuration center, ISI can customize special requirements before ship-out. Examples include: scripting a device, IP configuration, preprogramming, memory upgrade, specialized packing slips, and end-user product instructions. ISI also provides comprehensive service plans offering prompt and professional response through a network of factory trained and certified technicians with national coverage. To learn more about Impression Solutions and how we can leave a lasting impression, please contact 1-866-275-9213 or visit us at our website at www.impressionsolutions.com.

About 3D Systems

3D Systems provides the most advanced and comprehensive 3D digital design and fabrication solutions available today, including 3D printers, print materials and cloud-sourced custom parts. Its powerful ecosystem transforms entire industries by empowering professionals and consumers everywhere to bring their ideas to life using its vast material selection, including plastics, metals, ceramics and edibles. 3DS' leading personalized medicine capabilities save lives and include end-to-end simulation, training and planning, and printing of surgical instruments and devices for personalized surgery and patient specific medical and dental devices. Its democratized 3D digital design, fabrication and inspection products provide seamless interoperability and incorporate the latest immersive computing technologies. 3DS' products and services disrupt traditional methods, deliver improved results and empower its customers to manufacture the future now.

Leadership Through Innovation and Technology

  • 3DS invented 3D printing with its Stereolithography (SLA) printer and was the first to commercialize it in 1989.
     
  • 3DS invented Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) printing and was the first to commercialize it in 1992.
     
  • 3DS invented the ColorJet Printing (CJP) class of 3D printers and was the first to commercialize 3D powder-based systems in 1994.
     
  • 3DS invented MultiJet Printing (MJP) printers and was the first to commercialize it in 1996.
     
  • 3DS Medical Modeling pioneered virtual surgical planning (VSP) and its services are world-leading, helping many thousands of patients on an annual basis.

Today its comprehensive range of 3D printers is the industry's benchmark for production-grade manufacturing in aerospace, automotive, patient specific medical device and a variety of consumer, electronic and fashion accessories.

More information on the company is available at www.3dsystems.com.



            

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