3D Systems Debuts First Consumer 3D Printer
3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) unveiled today its first ever consumer 3D printer: the Cube personal printer, priced at $1,299 and ready to print right out of the box in a wide range of vibrant colors
ROCK HILL, South Carolina, January 9, 2012 - 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) unveiled today its first ever consumer 3D printer: the Cube personal printer, priced at $1,299 and ready to print right out of the box in a wide range of vibrant colors. This affordable, color 3D printer is the first in its category to print real plastic 3D creations at home and will be on display at CES January 10th - January 13th, 2012, Las Vegas Convention Center in the exclusive 3D @Home section.
The Cube printer is packed with consumer friendly features starting with its contemporary design and tablet like, touch screen ease of use. Consumer print ready and compact, this color 3D printer fits into any room in the house and at less than 9 pounds, is extremely portable. The EZ Load cartridge offers hours of 3D printing enjoyment for consumers, in a rainbow of compelling colors and immediate access to 50 free printable creations. The Cubeâ„¢ printer comes with a membership to Cubify.com, the ultimate online 3D destination for consumers, artists and developers.
"With the Cubeâ„¢ printer, personal 3D printing becomes a reality for everyone," said Rajeev Kulkarni, Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Solutions for 3D Systems. "Every affordable, easy to use 3D printer we bring to the market underscores our commitment to democratize access and accelerate adoption of our 3D content-to-print solutions for the benefit of consumers, artists and developers alike. So get engaged, join Cubify.com and unleash your creativity in 3D with the Cubeâ„¢ printer today."
The company plans to fully commercialize the Cubeâ„¢ personal 3D printer during the first half of 2012.
About 3D Systems Corporation
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 creative content development, design productivity tools and curation services and downloads. Its expertly integrated solutions replace, displace 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, communicate, prototype and produce functional parts, empowering its customers to create with confidence.
More information on the company is available at www.3DSystems.com.
To experience 3D Systems' entire range of 3D content-to-print products and services please visit www.printin3D.com, www.zcorp.com, www.production3dprinters.com, www.toptobottomdental.com, www.quickparts.com, www.3Dproparts.com, www.alibre.com, www.bitsfrombytes.com, www.botmill.com, www.The3dStudio.com, www.freedomofcreation.com, www.sycode.com, blog.3dsystems.com, or via email at moreinfo@3Dsystems.com.
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