3D Systems Announces Partnership with GPI Prototype & Manufacturing Services

3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) has announced a partnership with GPI Prototype & Manufacturing Services. This partnership will expand access and adoption of direct metal 3D printing technologies for the production of end-use parts, directed at the automotive, healthcare and electronics industries, amongst others.
According to the press release:

3DS will tap into GPI’s extensive experience in metal design and production to collaborate on the development of industry and technology applications.
This partnership includes the installation of 3DS Direct Metal Printers (DMP) at GPI’s recently expanded production facility, including a ProX^TM 300 and two ProX 200 units to support rapid growth of its metal additive manufacturing services. In addition, direct metal printing experts from GPI and 3DS will conduct research together on 3DS’ DMP technology. GPI’s team includes a metallurgical engineer as well as a metals applications engineer to spearhead R&D and production capabilities. Together the companies will work to advance DMP applications and development. Watch a video on GPI direct metal applications here.
“GPI has an excellent reputation and many years of experience in direct metal prototyping and manufacturing. We are delighted to be working with them to advance manufacturing innovation through access to our direct metal printing technology,” said Charlie Grace, Chief Revenue Officer, Professional Products, 3DS.

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