Staples Makes More 3D Printing Happen With New Online Platform
September 10 2015 - 6:57AM
Business Wire
Customers Can Submit Designs on
Staples.com
Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) today announced a new online 3D
printing platform which will let small businesses and consumers
upload their own 3D designs or select from a curated assortment of
models. The site is scheduled to go live on Staples.com the week of
September 14.
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The new platform will allow users to
submit their own 3D files, and customize designs by selecting from
a wide array of materials and colors as well as adding text,
figures, and images to any printable project. (Photo: Business
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The new platform will allow users to submit their own 3D files,
and customize designs by selecting from a wide array of materials
and colors as well as adding text, figures, and images to any
printable project. The platform also features a responsive,
interactive 3D viewer so users can preview their creation before
it’s printed.
Staples has offered 3D printing as a service in its retail
locations and through its Copy & Print sales teams, but the new
service offering makes 3D printing even easier for businesses.
“This is a great addition for our business customers that are
looking for an easy way to prototype with quick turnaround time,
and at an affordable price,” said Behzad Soltani, vice president of
services, e-commerce for Staples, Inc. “The platform allows
beginners to get a taste and try 3D printing by selecting one of
our existing models and making it their own through our
customization options.”
The platform is powered by Sculpteo, an online 3D printing
service that offers on-demand 3D printing of individual products as
well as short-run manufacturing.
“We are thrilled to support Staples through our 3D Printing
Cloud Engine. This is an exciting time for 3D Printing in Retail”
said Clément Moreau, CEO & Co-Founder of Sculpteo, “Staples
will become an entry point for both businesses and the general
public to benefit of 3D printing, and we are proud that Sculpteo’s
technology will help to make that possible.”
Staples previously announced in May of 2013 that it would be the
first major U.S. retailer to carry 3D printers. The company has
since rolled out 3D printing hardware and accessories in a limited
number of stores, and expanded its overall product selection to
include printers by MakerBot. The company also launched in-store 3D
printing services in pilot stores in New York City and Los Angeles,
as well as in a limited number of stores supported by
Stratasys.
About StaplesStaples makes it easy to make more happen
with more products and more ways to shop. Through its world-class
retail, online and delivery capabilities, Staples lets customers
shop however and whenever they want, whether it’s in-store, online
or on mobile devices. Staples offers more products than ever, such
as technology, facilities and breakroom supplies, furniture, safety
supplies, medical supplies, and Copy and Print services. Staples
also offers free shipping for Staples Rewards Members, in most
cases overnight. Headquartered outside of Boston, Staples operates
throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New
Zealand. More information about Staples (SPLS) is available at
www.staples.com.
About SculpteoSculpteo is an online 3D printing service
based in San Francisco and Paris. They offer on-demand 3D printing
of individual products as well as short-run manufacturing. They
have 45 materials, colors, and finishes available, plus superior
file analysis and repair. Their factories use only professional
printers and provide fast turnaround with worldwide delivery.
Sculpteo was founded in 2009 by Eric Carreel and Clément Moreau.
For more information visit: www.sculpteo.com.
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StaplesMark Cautela, 508-253-3832Mark.Cautela@Staples.com
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