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3D Systems Acquires Laser Reproductions

By Jess Lulka  

August 19, 2014

3D Systems (3DS) has acquired Laser Reproductions, a provider of advanced manufacturing product development and engineering services. This transaction will help 3DS expand its Quickparts operations, the company states.

Laser Reproductions brings three decades of advanced manufacturing service bureau experience in the Columbus, OH, area. It provides rapid prototyping, manufacturing, product development and stereolithography services for industrial design firms, OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and inventors.

“Laser Reproductions has a wealth of experience and bench strength that is highly complementary to our Quickparts offering,” said Ziad Abou, vice president and general manager, Quickparts for 3DS. “This acquisition further enhances our on-demand, quick-turn cloud manufacturing services and drives accelerated adoption of our solutions through meaningful new customer relationships. We are delighted to add such powerful regional capabilities to our growing North American footprint.”

For more information, visit 3D Systems.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.

 
 

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