3D Systems (DDD) on Thursday said it entered into a multiyear joint development agreement with chocolate giant Hershey (HSY). The intent is “to explore and develop innovative opportunities for using 3D printing technology in creating edible foods, including confectionery treats,” according to the press release from the companies. Hershey is the largest producer of chocolate in North America. “Whether it’s creating a whole new form of candy or
3D printer maker Stratasys (SSYS) preannounced weaker-than-expected 2014 earnings on Tuesday, while smaller peer ExOne (XONE) issued a revenue warning after the market close. The 1-2 punch also hit rivals 3D Systems (DDD) and Voxeljet (VJET). 3D printers were hits at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last week. But after the CES buzz , 3D printers offered a bit of a buzz kill. Stratasys predicted 2014 earnings per share excluding various
LAS VEGAS — The consumer markets for 3D printers and wearable devices are poised for growth — and thus are among fields taking center stage at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show. 3D printers’ growth is thanks to cheaper hardware, simpler systems and an increasing number of practical uses for the devices. At least, that’s the word from 3D printer makers at CES. Avi Reichental, chief executive of 3D Systems (DDD), said the key to spreading