3D Systems Acquires Z Corp, Vidar
3D Systems Corporation (Rock Hill, South Carolina) has agreed to purchase Z Corporation (Burlington, Massachusetts) and Vidar Systems (Herndon, Virginia) from Ratos AB, a Swedish private equity company.

Manufacturing in Space
An additive manufacturing process was recently tested in zero-gravity conditions in an effort to develop solutions for manufacturing in outer space. One thing about additive processes—they don’t create loose chips!

Quickparts Joins 3D Systems Corporation
Additive manufacturing system supplier 3D Systems Corporation (Rock Hill, South Carolina) has acquired Quickparts (Atlanta, Georgia), a provider of custom components produced via processes ranging from rapid prototyping to plastic injection molding.   Since 1999, Quickparts has helped more than 14,000 customers develop new products with its proprietary instant quoting technology, QuickQuote.

CNC Machining As A Prototyping Technology
Designcraft has many more machining centers than additive devices. Here is why.

Bringing It All Together
Shops that serve medical instrument and implant manufacturers face special challenges. Their customers typically want precisely machined parts plus the extras such as finishing, marking, assembly and expert handling of the regulatory paperwork. That’s why this shop is focused on providing more than just the machining.