3D Systems Acquires My Robot Nation
GlobeNewswire 2012-04-10
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Create Unique Collectibles From Billions of Combinations Within Minutes
ROCK HILL, S.C., April 10, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 3D Systems
Corporation (NYSE:DDD) announced today that it has acquired My Robot
Nation, MRN, a leading consumer technology platform that provides
intuitive, game-like content creation for 3D printing. The company
expects to integrate the MRN platform and experience into Cubify.com,
enhancing Cubify with hundreds of new fun and easy 3D creation and
printing applications, together with its growing developer community.
My Robot Nation's founders, renowned games industry veterans Mark Danks
and Sarah W. Stocker, join the 3D Systems team, enhancing Cubify with
engaging play spaces, social features, and intuitive user interfaces
resulting in a visually stunning creative process with limitless
opportunities for unique expression.
"Everyone is creative, and everyone can create -- we all just need a
fun and easy way to get started. Bringing the MRN creation platform to
Cubify does just that," said Sarah W. Stocker, co-founder of My Robot
Nation. "YouTube(R), Facebook and Twitter show us how creative everyone
can be digitally -- now Cubify gives people an amazing new way to bring
that creativity into reality."
The acquisition of MRN underscores 3D Systems' Cubify commitment to
democratize 3D content-to-print access for kids and adults alike,
unleashing creativity and allowing individuals to express themselves
easily in 3D. My Robot Nation brings to Cubify proven video game
principles to provide a simple, fun and amazingly flexible creative
experience. Within minutes, anyone can quickly and easily create their
own, unique collectible from billions of possible combinations then
make it real with 3D printing.
"We are thrilled to bring MRN to Cubify and enable everyone to create
and manipulate 3D objects right in their browser in real-time --
something that was previously only possible in PC applications or
consoles games. We're using that power and flexibility to empower
everyone to turn their virtual creations into real creations through
the disruptive magic of 3D printing," said Mark Danks, co-founder of My
Robot Nation.
"We are very excited to add a disruptive capability like My Robot
Nation to our Cubify platform enabling millions of new users, including
kids from the ages of 8 to 80, to instantly and intuitively create and
make in 3D," said Abe Reichental, President and Chief Executive Officer
of 3D Systems. "We believe that this investment will accelerate the
gamification and democratization of the entire Cubify experience, and
at the same time, facilitate our expansion into 3D hosting, publishing
and the production of licensed content for other global consumer
brands."
About 3D Systems Corporation
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions
including 3D printers, print materials and on-demand custom parts
services for professionals and consumers alike. The company also
provides creative content development, design productivity tools and
curation services and downloads. Its expertly integrated solutions
replace, displace and complement traditional methods and reduce the
time and cost of designing new products by printing real parts directly
from digital input. These solutions are used to rapidly design,
communicate, prototype and produce functional parts, empowering its
customers to create with confidence.
More information on the company is available at www.3DSystems.com.
To experience 3D Systems' entire range of 3D content-to-print products
and services please visit www.printin3D.com,
www.production3dprinters.com, www.cubify.com, www.myrobotnation.com,
www.zcorp.com, www.print3d.com, www.toptobottomdental.com,
www.3Dproparts.com, www.quickparts.com, www.alibre.com,
www.bitsfrombytes.com, www.The3dStudio.com, www.freedomofcreation.com,
www.sycode.com, www.botmill.com, blog.3dsystems.com, or via email at
moreinfo@3Dsystems.com.
The 3D Systems Corporation logo is available at
http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=4537
About My Robot Nation
My Robot Nation delivers engaging play spaces and intuitive user
interfaces to create something completely new -- the ability to
visualize something on the Web and then hold it in your hands. The 3D
creative process is visually stunning, and opportunities for unique
expression are virtually limitless.
Previous projects by My Robot Nation team members include developing
core technology for Electronic Arts(R), launching the SingStar(TM)
franchise for Sony(R) in the US, playing a key part in developing the
PlayStation3(R) SDK as well as a PS3 version of the Unreal(R) Engine
for Epic(R) Games and developing new IP for major games publishers such
as Disney(R) and Activision(R).
Best known for creating innovative original software (including the #1
ranked iPad(R) Photography app "Artify" and custom performance software
for acclaimed international musician Bjork), the company has taken a
cognitive and creative leap to a new level -- where technical
innovation and creativity meet 3D printing to create... My Robot
Nation!
More information is available on our website www.myrobotnation.com and
we encourage you to follow us on Facebook and Twitter @myrobotnation
for new updates on our products and services.
CONTACT: Investor Contact:
Stacey Witten
803-326-4010
E-mail: stacey.witten@3dsystems.com
Media Contact:
Cathy Lewis
803-326-3950
Email: cathy.lewis@3dsystems.com
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