3D Systems Acquires Gentle Giant Studios

(RTTNews) - 3D Systems (DDD) on Friday announced the acquisition of Gentle Giant Studios, a provider of 3D modeling for the entertainment and toy industry.

According to 3D Systems, Gentle Giant, for over two decades, has led the development of state-of-the-art content using 3D scanning and modeling to develop and manufacture licensed 3D printed characters, toys and collectibles from a variety of franchise properties with global brand recognition, including Marvel, Disney, AMC's The Walking Dead, Avatar, Harry Potter and Star Wars.

3DS plans to immediately leverage Gentle Giant Studios technology and vast library of digital content into its consumer platform and extend its existing brand relationships to further the reach of 3D scanning, modeling and printing for entertainment, toys, collectibles, action figures in conjunction with numerous blockbuster films and evergreen licensed properties.

Rock Hill, South Carolina-based 3D Systems is a provider of 3D printing centric design-to-manufacturing solutions.