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Founded in 1986 by Charles Hull, 3D Systems (DDD) is a global leader in 3D printing, headquartered in Rock Hill, South Carolina. With 714 employees and an impressive revenue of $450,871 per employee, the company designs, develops, and services advanced 3D printers, CAD software, and custom parts. DDD aims to make 3D printing more affordable while recently acquiring Geomagic, Inc. Recognized for its current use in high-precision machinery, medical aids, and consumer products, 3D Systems holds a strong market position and is rated as a top "Buy Now" stock.
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DDD (3D Systems) Ray Liu and Sahaj Sharda
Company Profile -Founded in 1986 by Charles Hull -714 employees -$450,871 per employee -Headquarters are located in Rock Hill, South Carolina -CEO: Abraham Reichental • Has a long history in manufacturing and materials • Has been with DDD for 9 years
About the Company -Leading, global provider of 3D printers -DDD designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and services 3D printers, 3D CAD software, custom parts, and related products -Distributes products primarily in the US, Europe, and in Asia -It's 3D printers are currently used for some of the highest-precision machines in the world (ex. parts for fighter jets, specialty tools, etc.) -Company has a website called Cubify.com, where consumers can access, share, and sell their creations
3D Printers -The company's 3D printers convert data input from easy to use CAD software to produce physical objects from plastic, metal, waxes, nylons, rubbers, and other materials -The 3D printers are extensively used by designers, engineers, and hobbyists to expedite the design process and reduce the time to market -The company's 3D printers are also currently used to make hearing aids and invisible braces
Recent News - There has been a recent change in the companys main goals and objectives.The company's main goal right now is to make 3D printing more affordable (experts say this could launch another growth spurt) -3D Systems announced yesterday that it has signed an agreement to acquire Geomaginc, Inc., a leading global provider of design, sculpting, and scan software tools that are used to create 3D products -Rated as the second best "Buy Now" stock on Motley Fool
Numbers Price: $56.97 52 week range: $14.97-$59.89 Market Cap: $3.25 Billion Shares: $57.04 Million EPS: 0.68 Beta: 1.73
Recommendations Buy 3 shares at ~53 dollars Sell at ~65 dollars Profit ~36 dollars
Competition -SSYS (Stratasys) • Also an excellent company due to the accelerated improvement in 3D printing technology • But SSYS is focused on high-end printers, whereas DDD is focused on bringing 3D printers to consumers • The business model of SSYS is also not focused on selling printers and supplies -Objet Geometries • Company has not yet gone public
Reasons to Buy -Leader in industry of 3D printing technology -"3-digit profit potential" -Motley Fool -"The stock price could double over the next 3-4 years"-Motley Fool -In the 18 year span from 1991-2009, sales climbed at an average pace of 10.2%. But in the past 3 years, that rate was 25.7%, and in the past 2 years, growth has been at 47% -Rated as the second best "Buy Now" stock on Motley Fool -3D printing is a revolutionary field that has endless applications (printed food, body parts, medicines, buildings, home delivery, etc.)
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