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3D Systems Corporation provides 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, producing 3D printers, materials, software, and on-demand manufacturing services. The company serves customers across healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets requiring prototyping, production, and custom manufacturing capabilities. 3D Systems manufactures printers using various technologies including stereolithography, selective laser sintering, direct metal printing, and other additive processes. The company also provides materials, software, and manufacturing services through its on-demand production facilities. Founded in 1986 by Chuck Hull, inventor of stereolithography, 3D Systems is headquartered in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The company pioneered commercial 3D printing and has faced challenges from intense competition, technology evolution, execution difficulties, and market development slower than expected. 3D Systems has experienced management turnover, strategic shifts, profitability challenges, and investor skepticism. The company continues to serve healthcare, industrial, and other customers requiring additive manufacturing solutions. 3D Systems faces competition from Stratasys, HP, Desktop Metal, and others, along with the need to demonstrate sustainable growth and profitability in evolving additive manufacturing markets.