3D Systems Expands National Education Reach With Thermo Fisher Scientific
May 19 2015 - 9:00AM
- Thermo Fisher Scientific to sell 3DS' consumer portfolio of
products to K-12 Educators
3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced today it has entered into a
reseller agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE:TMO), a
leader in science research, technology and healthcare solutions for
laboratories, and science and technology education.
Under the new agreement, Thermo Fisher Scientific will
immediately begin to offer 3DS' popular line of Cube® and CubePro®
3D printers, SenseTM 3D scanners, TouchTM haptic stylus and
education-friendly CAD software. The combination of products
provides a comprehensive educational solution for educators new to
3D design and printing as well as advanced programs from K-12 to
university level.
"As a leader in providing STEM educators with the tools they
need to teach the next generation of scientists and engineers we
are excited to have partnered with such an innovative team and to
work together towards the advancement of STEM learning here in the
United States," said Robert Marshall, Product Manager, Fisher
Science Education, Thermo Fisher Scientific.
3DS' expanding footprint in education builds on its MAKE.DIGITAL
initiative to make 3D design and printing easy, accessible and
impactful for K-12 educators, and to empower students with
tomorrow's skills today. Thermo Fisher Scientific is the newest
education partner in an initiative that includes premier curriculum
providers, trainings and extra-curricular programs and leagues.
"We are thrilled and honored to work with a science, technology
and education provider of the caliber and reach of Thermo Fisher
Scientific, to scale access to our education solutions nationwide,"
said Peter Theran, Vice President, Global Consumer Products, 3DS.
"Thermo Fisher Scientific brings expertise in the needs of the STEM
classroom, preparing students for tomorrow's careers in science,
healthcare, technology and innovation."
Learn more about 3DS' commitment to manufacturing the future
today at www.3dsystems.com and see how 3DS is catalyzing innovation
and technology learning through its MAKE.DIGITAL initiative.
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE:TMO) is the world leader in
serving science, with revenues of $17 billion and approximately
50,000 employees in 50 countries. Our mission is to enable our
customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We help
our customers accelerate life sciences research, solve complex
analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics and increase
laboratory productivity. Through our premier brands – Thermo
Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific and
Unity Lab Services – we offer an unmatched combination of
innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and comprehensive
support.
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 pioneered virtual surgical simulation (VSSTM) and virtual
surgical planning (VSP®), and its leading 3D healthcare products
and services help doctors achieve better patient outcomes.
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.
CONTACT: Investor Contact: Stacey Witten
Email: investor.relations@3dsystems.com
Media Contact: Wendy Pinckney
Email: Press@3dsystems.com
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