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Will 3D Systems Be Acquired by IBM? DDD Stock Jumps 6%

on3dprinting — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 23:17:43 +0000

3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) has had quite a run as a public company this year. With a stock price up nearly 100% year to date, the company now has a market capitalization over $7 billion.

And today was a big day with a 6% gain thanks to rumors that IBM was looking to buy 3D Systems for a premium at $90 per share (DDD’s current price is $70 as of this writing).

Why Would IBM Buy 3D Systems?

First of all, 3D Systems is the leader in the 3D printing market. The company boasts the largest market capitalization and has proven it can expand its scope through acquisition and R&D.

Read: What is next for 3D printing giant 3D Systems?

The company has also expanded into the hot desktop 3D printing category.

3D Systems expects to generate around $500 million of revenue this year, with the majority of sales in the industrial sector. But it has also expanded aggressively into the consumer business with the Cube and CubeX 3D printers, and expects prices of desktop 3D printers to come down from $1300 to below $500 over time.

A Defensive Move?

Perhaps IBM is concerned about the entry of other computing giants. HP CEO Meg Whitman said recently, “We want to lead this [3D printing] business. HP Labs is looking at it.” With over $13 billion in cash, would HP’s first move be an acquisition?

Amazon also has entered the 3D printing market with the launch of a 3D Printing category on Amazon.com. eBay has also entered with a mobile 3D printing strategy.

Time will tell if the IBM rumor is true, and if so, IBM could be the company to usher in the next technology revolution.

eBay Breaks into 3D Printing with iPhone App eBay Exact – Our Review

on3dprinting — Sat, 13 Jul 2013 15:41:34 +0000

eBay Exact is an iPhone App for 3D Printed Goods

Leading auction marketplace eBay is the latest major e-commerce company getting into 3D printing, following the recent news by Amazon, Tesco, and others. eBay launched an iPhone app called eBay Exact that lets users customize and order 3D printed goods.

How eBay Exact Works

eBay has partnered with 3D printing companies and designers, including MakerBot, Sculpteo, and Hot Pop Factory, to source 3D printed goods that can be customized and purchased.

Here’s the description from the eBay Exact product page:

Unleash your creativity by customizing select products to create exactly what you want with eBay Exact. Simply select a product, choose a design, and add your own personal flair to create a unique item for yourself or someone special!

With our first foray into 3D printing technology, we have partnered with Sculpteo, MakerBot, and Hot Pop Factory who are leaders in 3D printing technology to hand-select a range of special products including, iPhone cases, figurines, and jewelry.

Take the power of creation into your own hands and download the app now to start customizing right away.

Bring your style to life. Choose from a variety of materials, including plastics, wood and metals. Use the engraving feature to further customize your product.

Be the first to use new technology to create one-of-a-kind iPhone cases, jewelry, and figurines based on self-portraits.

Build your collection. Whether you love jewelry or figurines, eBay Exact allows you to create as many unique products, exactly as you like, based on your personal desires and preferences.

Reviews

There are just a few reviews so far, but some of them are glowing.

“Really cool app that gives affordable access to 3D Printers. I’d love to see more templates to customize and buy. Opening up to user generated content – a deviantart like community for 3D models would really make this a very addictive app!”

“App is beautiful- first company to do something like this, impressive.”

Below is a gallery that shows how you can discover an item, customize it and preview your design before ordering it.

Get the app for iPhone and iPad at iTunes or learn more about eBay Exact at eBay.

Top 10 Countdown: Most Popular 3D Printing Stories in June 2013

on3dprinting — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 18:41:42 +0000

Here are the top 10 most popular stories On 3D Printing brought you in June 2013.

10. Buttercup the Duck Gets 3D Printed Prosthetic Foot and a Facebook Page

9. 3D Printing Startup Mixee Labs Expands Portfolio with Artisan Jewelry Launch and Platform

8. Amazon.com Launches Extensive 3D Printing Category

7. MakerBot Celebrates Dads and Grads with 3D Printing Deals

6. SupplyBetter Launches 3D Printing Comparison Engine to Give Designers More Choice

5. Watershed Moment: Windows 8.1 Offers Native Support for 3D Printing

4. Full Analysis of the Stratasys and MakerBot 3D Printing Acquisition

3. Modibot Defeats All 3D Printed Action Heroes on Kickstarter

2. MakerBot Acquired by Stratasys for $403 Million

1. Buccaneer 3D Printer Closes Epic Kickstarter Campaign Raising $1.4 Million

Thanks for reading in June!

Top 3D Printing News Last Week: Amazon, Mixee Labs, Chicago Conference

on3dprinting — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:11:41 +0000

Greg Diamond of 3D Systems plays a 3D printed guitar in the exhibit hall of Inside 3D Printing Conference in New York City.

3D Printing News

A roundup of the top 3D printing news from June 10 to June 16:

Wednesday, June 12

3D Printing Startup Mixee Labs Expands Portfolio with Artisan Jewelry Launch and Platform

Thursday, June 13

Saturday, June 15

Amazon.com Launches Extensive 3D Printing Category

Amazon.com Launches Extensive 3D Printing Category

on3dprinting — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:10:45 +0000

Amazon Gets Into 3D Printing

E-commerce behemoth Amazon.com has thrown its weight in support at 3D printing.

Over the last week they have begun to roll out a 3D printing category, listing 3D printers, parts, supplies and software.

3D printers include:

It’s exciting to see Amazon getting behind 3D printing!