3D Systems on Acquisition Roll: Buys Figulo and Village Plastics

3D Systems on Acquisition Roll: Buys Figulo and Village Plastics

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Rock Hill, SC—3D Systems acquired Figulo, a provider of 3D printed ceramics for consumers, artists, designers and architects. Figulo has taken the time-honored art form and transformed it with 21st century 3D printing technology. Also acquired was Village Plastics Co., a leading manufacturer of filament-based ABS, PLA and HIPS 3D printing materials.

“With Figulo onboard, we are enhancing both our Cubify and Quickparts capabilities and significantly expanding our materials and process expertise and know-how to fast track the commercialization of ceramic 3D printers,” said Avi Reichental, president and CEO, 3D Systems. “Ceramic 3D printing creates a unique experience for this time honored art form and is sure to induce a new breed of artists, designers and major décor labels to incorporate 3D printing into their professional toolbox while consumers enjoy the next dimension of décor and art.”

3D plans to quickly integrate Figulo’s 3D printed ceramics into its Cubify ecosystem and its professional cloud printing service, Quickparts. It will leverage Figulo’s ceramics materials and process knowledge to fast track the commercialization of its own end-user ceramic 3D printers for home décor labels, pottery shops, artists and hobbyists

Figulo’s cloud-based model for manufacturing ceramic objects uses 3DS’ ColorJet Printing technology. 3D printed ceramics from Figulo combine the high-quality art form with the freedom of complexity allowed by 3D printing technology, empowering users to explore what’s possible for décor, kitchenware, tiling and art.

In related news, 3D Systems acquired Village Plastics Co., whose state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Norton, Ohio, produces high-quality 3D printing filaments. 3DS will immediately integrate Village Plastics materials and manufacturing technologies to accelerate its development of advanced filament-based materials for its growing Cube and CubeX 3D printers. 3DS will support Village Plastics’ existing customers by providing full access to its complete portfolio of design-to-manufacturing products and services. 3dsystems.com

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