3DS and Methods Machine Tools executives enter into partner agreement for 3DS' line of professional and production 3D printers. At center left is Bryon Deysher, President and CEO of Method Machine Tools, and at center right is Mark Wright, Chief Operating Officer, 3DS.
3D Systems (3DS) has entered into a partner agreement with Methods Machine Tools Inc., a supplier of precision machine tools and automation for manufacturing. Under the new agreement, Methods will immediately begin to offer 3DS' full line of professional and production 3-D printers and materials to its customers.
To spearhead its entrance into the 3-D printer market, Methods will add dedicated 3-D printing sales, application engineering and support teams to its seven regional offices throughout the U.S., and will create a state-of-the-art 3-D printing showroom with a range of capabilities in each location. Methods will put a strong strategic focus on 3DS' direct metal printers (DMP).
"We selected 3D Systems as our partner to bring 3-D digital fabrication solutions to our customers based on its industry leadership, wide range of solutions, continuous innovation and support," said Bryon Deysher, President and CEO of Methods Machine Tools, Inc. "We are excited to expand our portfolio of precision machine tool solutions to bring additive manufacturing, and especially DMP, to our customers to help them meet the most demanding applications."
"We are excited to partner with Methods to bring our full range of 3-D printers to their customer base to complement their machining and automation capabilities," said Mark Wright, Chief Operating Officer, 3DS. "Methods brings a deep understanding of metalworking manufacturing applications and a strong commitment to service and support, and will extend our coverage to new customers looking to add digital fabrication solutions to their products."
For more information contact:
Methods Machine Tools, Inc.
65 Union Avenue
Sudbury, MA 01776
877-MMT-4CNC (877-668-4262)
www.methodsmachine.com
3D Systems Corporation
333 Three D Systems Circle
Rock Hill, SC 29730
www.3dsystems.com