On October 9, 2012, 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) completed the acquisition of Rapidform, a world leader in providing technology and ... services that unlock the power of 3D scanning. The flagship Rapidform software processes 3D scan data for a variety of uses, from manufacturing and quality control to medical treatment and archeology. Rapidform is used by thousands of people every day for reverse engineering, verification and many other applications. 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 CAD software and plugins, and affordable consumer create-and-make printers, apps and services. Its expertly integrated solutions replace 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, create, communicate, prototype or produce real parts, empowering customers to create and make with confidence. read more