3D Systems have acquired Laser Reproductions, expert provider of advanced manufacturing product development and engineering services in Ohio, further expanding its Quickparts custom parts operations in the United States.
Laser Reproductions is a leading provider of rapid prototyping, manufacturing and stereolithography services and brings 30 years of advanced manufacturing service bureau experience. With strong roots in regional infrastructure and support from longstanding key relationships with regional blue chip companies, it will provide 3D Systems with significant advanced manufacturing service bureau capabilities along with valuable regional customer relationships.
Vice President and General Manager of Quickparts for 3DS, Ziad Abou, said, “Laser Reproductions has a wealth of experience and bench strength that is highly complementary to our Quickparts offering. This acquisition further enhances our on-demand, quick-turn cloud manufacturing services and drives accelerated adoption of out solutions through meaningful new customer relationships. We are delighted to add such powerful regional capabilities to our growing North American footprint.”
Laser Reproductions will continue to be run under the leadership of company president, Paul Bordner and 3DS plans to immediately integrate the team into its expanding Quickparts operations.
Bordner, said, “3D Systems is a recognised leader in advanced manufacturing and has as exceptional track record in providing the highest quality parts services globally. Having relied on 3D Systems’ hardware, software and devices for years, we couldn’t be more excited to join the 3DS team and be in a position to provide unrivalled parts services to our customers long into the future.