3D Systems acquires Accelerated Technologies Inc.
3D Systems continues to acquire companies in the rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing arena. The latest is its acquisition of Accelerated Technologies, Inc. (“ATI”), a Texas based provider of custom parts services. Said a company spokesperson, “We plan to integrate ATI into our growing custom parts services network under our Quickparts® and 3Dproparts™ brands.
3D Systems launched our custom parts services in October of 2009. The company has announced plans to continue to expand our 3Dproparts™ and Quickparts® service offerings domestically and internationally, through organic growth and additional strategic acquisitions.
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