3D Systems (DDD) is pushing further into the consumer market, on Friday announcing the acquisition of Gentle Giant Studios, a provider of 3D modeling for the entertainment and toy industry. Gentle Giant develops and manufactures licensed 3D printed characters, toys and collectibles from a variety of franchise properties, including Marvel, Disney (DIS), “Star Wars,” “Harry Potter” and “Avatar.” The company is based in Burbank, Calif., home of
Look for 3D Systems (DDD) and Stratasys (SYSS) to make a splash at CES in Las Vegas next week, says Needham & Co., which on Thursday raised its price targets on both stocks. Analyst James Ricchiuti raised his price target on 3D Systems stock to 100 from 82, ahead of the consumer electronics industry’s biggest trade show. 3D Systems stock rose 1.3% in the stock market today, closing at 94.16. “On the heels of last month’s prolific new product
The 3D printing industry burst into the mainstream in 2013, but its backers say: You ain’t seen nothin’ yet. The innovation on the drawing board for this fast-emerging type of manufacturing is amazing, and a little frightening. How about 3D printers making … food? If that’s not wild enough for you, how about printers being used to make major bodily organs? 3D Systems (DDD), founded in 1986, pioneered the industry. It initially developed