Rapidform has been acquired by 3D Systems

Rapidform, a leading global provider of 3D scan-to-CAD and inspection software tools, has been acquired by 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD), a global provider of 3D content-to print solutions.

• Rapidform’s reverse engineering and inspection software empower product developers to deliver improved product quality and shorter time-to-market

• 3D Systems expects Rapidform to contribute $15 million of revenue and deliver between $0.06 and $0.09 in earnings per share to its 2013 non-GAAP results

About Rapidform

Rapidform products help companies unlock the power of 3D scanning. The company’s software solutions are among the most widely installed products around the globe for reverse engineering, 3D imaging and inspection using 3D scan data. Rapidform makes 3D scanning an extremely powerful tool for a variety of applications and is used in fields such as manufacturing, R&D, quality inspection, medical research and civil engineering. Leading companies including Audi, Ford, Hyundai, Toyota, Rolls Royce, Volkswagen, Hitachi, Panasonic, Oakley, Samsung, Sony, Alcoa, and Bentley use Rapidform’s advanced technology to innovate throughout their research, design, manufacturing and quality control processes. 

About 3D Systems

3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials and on-demand custom parts services for professionals and consumers alike. The company also provides CAD software and plugins, and affordable consumer create-and-make printers, apps and services. Its expertly integrated solutions replace and complement traditional methods and reduce the time and cost of designing new products by printing real parts directly from digital input. These solutions are used to rapidly design, create, communicate, prototype or produce real parts, empowering customers to create and make with confidence.