3D Printing News

A roundup of the top 3D printing news from August 19 to August 25:

Tuesday, August 20

• Win a Solidoodle 3D Printer at 100% Design Competition in the UK
• 3D Systems Acquires UK-Based Rapid Prototyping Firm CRDM

Wednesday, August 21

• 3D Printing LIVE Tradeshow Announced for Santa Clara in November

Thursday, August 22

• MakerBot Digitizer Desktop 3D Scanner Goes On Sale for $1400, Video from Bre

Friday, August 23

• Give Your Dog Some 3D Printed Magic: Silver Dog Bone Tags

Sunday, August 25

• College Kids Design Desktop 3D Printer to Be Crowdfunded and Sold For Under $500

3D Systems Continues Acquisitions with UK-Based CRDM

3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced that it has acquired CRDM, Ltd. , a leading UK provider of rapid prototyping and rapid tooling services based in Bucks, England. The company intends to immediately integrate CRDM into its global Quickparts Solutions custom parts and manufacturing services. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

CRDM, Ltd. designs, prototypes and manufactures parts and tooling for a variety of automotive, aerospace, medical device and motorsports applications, including F1. With almost two decades of experience and a loyal customer base, CRDM extends 3D Systems’ offerings and its footprint in the UK, further positioning the company at the center of the rapidly growing, direct manufacturing opportunity.

“CRDM is a strategic and geographically important addition to our rapidly growing 3D content-to-print services portfolio,” said Ziad Abou, Vice President and General Manager, Quickparts Solutions, 3D Systems. “With a proven track record in advanced manufacturing and rapid tooling, CRDM complements and expands our extensive range of custom parts services.”

More information is available at www.3DSystems.com