Leading additive manufacturing consultancy firm Econolyst has agreed to join Stratasys Services Group to help organisations better understand the value and increase adoption of additive manufacturing technologies.
Led by industry veteran Dr. Phil Reeves, the team will form the foundation of the new Stratasys Strategic Consulting Division created to complement Stratasys' other Services offerings and help customers to optimise 3D printing strategies.
For over a decade, Econolyst has been helping businesses around the world understand the strategic economic, business, social and environmental benefits of additive manufacturing and has worked alongside Strata
The acquisition will strengthen the breadth and depth of Stratasys' Services expertise and capabilities by providing independent, expert consulting around 3D printing strategy development, innovation and implementation.
The Stratasys Services Group, led by Hanoch Magid, Executive Vice President, Services and Materials. includes: the Strategic Consulting Division led by Dr. Reeves; the Professional Services Division that helps customers optimise their Additive Manufacturing workflows and identify opportunities; and the Customer Support Division that provides support, maintenance and training to existing customers.
"We believe that Additive Manufacturing technology is poised to enter a new phase of increased adoption in a broad range of industries, disrupting traditional manufacturing processes," said David Reis, Chief Executive Officer of Stratasys. "Expanding our services offering is a key pillar of our investment plan to capitalize on this opportunity. Stratasys has the unique ability to provide organizations with a broad range of Additive Manufacturing technologies and solutions, coupled with our in-depth process specific expertise. The addition of Dr. Reeves, a thought leader in the industry, and his team will further strengthen Stratasys' services capabilities, and we are excited to welcome them to Stratasys."
