3D Systems announced today that it completed the acquisition of Robtec, creating 3D Systems Latin America, headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Robtec is the largest Latin-American additive manufacturing service bureau and the leading 3D printing and scanning products distributor in the region. 3DS has acquired 70% of the shares of Robtec with the remainder of the shares transferring on the 5th anniversary of the closing.
Recognized as the most trusted and knowledgeable Latin American 3D printing technology resource to the manufacturing sector, Robtec, now 3D Systems Latin America, delivers best-in-class rapid prototyping and custom manufacturing services and brings long-term relationships with leading aerospace and automotive companies, including Embraer, Siemens, Volkswagen, Fiat, CenPra, Visteon and Mercedes.
“We believe that Robtec’s on-the-ground additive manufacturing service bureau capabilities, expanded channel coverage and deep automotive and aerospace customer relationships, combined with their strong strategic and cultural fit with 3DS, present significant benefits for our customers, sizeable growth opportunities for our business and greater value for our shareholders,” commented Avi Reichental, President and CEO, 3DS. “With key operations in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Mexico, and well-established printer and scanner distribution activities, Robtec represents the cornerstone of our Latin American expansion plans.”
