3D Systems announced today it has entered into a distribution agreement with Douglas Stewart EDU, a leading distributor of technology in the global education market. With 65 years of global experience, Douglas Stewart EDU has established a reputation based on superior customer service, long-term relationships and unique channel programs for an education marketplace that extends over 37 countries in Europe and the UK.
Douglas Stewart EDU will immediately offer 3DS' popular line of Cube® and CubePro® 3D printers, SenseTM 3D scanners, TouchTM haptic stylus and education-friendly CAD software, along with integrated curriculum to its resellers in Europe and the UK. The combination of products and programs enables Douglas Stewart EDU to provide a comprehensive educational solution for educators new to 3D technology as well as advanced 3D printing programs from the schools to university level.
"3D Systems is a leader in 3D digital design and fabrication and we are very excited to offer their full range of educational products and programs to educational institutions across Europe," said Lori Mercier, Managing Director, Douglas Stewart EDU. "3D printing technology offers new and exciting educational opportunities for teachers and their students and we are uniquely positioned and qualified to help reach the education markets through our broad range of EDU specialist resellers."
3DS' expanding footprint in education builds on its MAKE.DIGITAL initiative to make 3D design and printing easy, accessible and impactful for K-12 educators, and to empower students with tomorrow's skills today. Douglas Stewart EDU is the newest education partner in an initiative that includes premier curriculum providers, trainings and extra-curricular programs and leagues.
"We are thrilled to work with an education provider with the passion, expertise and international footprint of Douglas Stewart EDU," said Rajeev Kulkarni, Chief Product Officer, 3DS. "With over 65 years of success in promoting technology in the education market, Douglas Stewart EDU is helping to prepare students for tomorrow's careers in science, healthcare, innovation and beyond by expanding access to our 3D technology."
Learn more about 3DS' commitment to manufacturing the future today at www.3dsystems.com and discover how the company is bringing digital literacy to the next generation at www.3dsystems.com/education.
About Douglas Stewart EDU
Douglas Stewart EDU Ltd (www.dstewart.eu) is a specialist distributor of technology into the education markets. As part of The Douglas Stewart Company based in the US with offices in Canada and the UK they have more than 65 years' worth of experience in sales, marketing and distribution of products to education resellers as well as their end-users. Based in Hampshire, UK with distribution facilities in the UK and mainland Europe, Douglas Stewart EDU sells through education focused resellers in over 37 countries throughout Europe.
