Company Name:3D Systems Corporation

Stock Market: NASDAQ (TDSC)
Industry Sector: Information Technology and Engineering
Yearly Revenue: $156.5 million (as of 2007)
Operating Income: $5.1 million (as of 2007)
Net Income: $6.7 million (as of 2007)

Key People: Abraham N. Reichental (President and CEO), Charles W. Hull (Vice President and Chief Technology Officer), Brian K. Fraser (Vice President), Brian K. Fraser (Vice President), Robert M. Grace, Jr. (Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary), Damon J. Gregoire (Vice President and Chief Financial Officer) and Kevin P. McAlea (Vice President)

Headquarters Address: 333 Three D Systems Circle, Rock Hill , SC 29730
Number of Employees: 171 (as of December 31, 2007)
Website Address: www.3dsystems.com

Company Overview
3D Systems Corporation is a holding company with subsidiaries strategically located in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the United States. The company develops and markets innovative imaging solutions, software, and materials. Its product concepts, models, and prototypes are specifically engineered for clients’ needs.

Its customers use 3D’s products to create physical objects obtained using software equipped with computer-aided design capability. This type of software, called CAD software, is also associated with MRI or CT scanners, used in the field of medicine. 3D Systems’ advanced technology allows customers to assemble customized digital prototypes without investing too much in expensive tools; it reduces time and production cost, as well. By using this new technology, customers can create new products that are more economical and equipped with higher standards.

Committed to providing extensive software tools that are embedded in the company’s systems, 3D Systems offers services to sustain the needs of their clients. 3D Systems’ Stereolithography (SLA) systems have the ability to create distinct and accurate objects. These come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, which are designed to quickly produce tools and parts, such as for hearing aids, dentals, motors, and jewellery. SLA systems are also used worldwide by manufacturing companies for various applications, such as producing prototypes for aerospace, automotive, and electronic applications.

Another innovation from 3D Systems is their 3-D modellers, which they intend to expand. This engineering design will make use of 3-D CAD stations that convert data to generate a solid layer with excellent finished surfaces.

Clients depend on 3D Systems to bring high-definition, accurate and cost-effective quality parts from their digital input. In addition, the technology from this company does not require clients to invest in recurring setups, expensive tooling, prolonged lead-times, and lengthy changeovers. Furthermore, people from 3D Systems continue to dedicate themselves to create innovative solutions for their clients by engaging in extensive research and development and widening their technology platform.

Current Financial Overview
As of 2007, the revenue of 3D Systems increased by approximately $156.5 million, or 16.1%. The increase results from a large number of new services and products. Moreover, this increase is attributed to the result of currency translation, and changes in selling prices and product mix. Compared to 2006, the Asia-Pacific revenue declined by less than $0.1 million. European and U.S. revenues contributed to the increase in revenue in 2007.

The 2007 revenue increase is the result of the company’s strategic actions, such as reorganization, transformation of product portfolio and business model re-engineering.

 

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