CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive

7 May 2012

Acquisitions

3D Systems Acquires FreshFiber

3D Systems Corporation announced today that it has acquired FreshFiber BV, a leading 3D printed consumer goods brand, based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

3D Systems plans to integrate FreshFiber into its growing consumer business and leverage the FreshFiber brand and leadership position to expand its reach into individualized and personalized electronics accessories.

"This is an exciting development that will allow us to bring an expanded range of accessories and services to our customers," said Christian Dijkhof of FreshFiber.

FreshFiber is the leading 3D printed consumer electronics accessories brand sold on-line and in retail stores today. Over the past two years, FreshFiber grew its product offering and presence globally through high-end retail stores like Apple, FNAC and Gravis.

"FreshFiber delivers extraordinary personalization and style through a wide range of co-creation APPS and choices that empower consumers to customize their accessories, including its flagship iPhone(R) cases," said Cathy Lewis, Vice President Global Marketing for 3D Systems. "We plan to enhance FreshFiber's portfolio through our technology and manufacturing infrastructure as well as our growing Cubify.com platform."

 

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