3D Systems completes sale of Geomagic software portfolio to Hexagon for $123 million

April 2, 2025

Hexagon has acquired the Geomagic software portfolio from 3D Systems (Courtesy 3D Systems)
Hexagon has acquired the Geomagic software portfolio from 3D Systems (Courtesy 3D Systems)

3D Systems, Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA, announced the successful completion of the sale of its Geomagic software portfolio to the Manufacturing Intelligence Division of Hexagon, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, for $123 million before working capital adjustments and following the satisfaction of customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions.

As part of its strategic focus, 3D Systems will now concentrate on advancing its core Additive Manufacturing software platforms, including 3D Sprint and 3DXpert, as well as the Oqton Industrial Manufacturing OS. The company intends to continue expanding the capabilities of these solutions by leveraging artificial intelligence and automation to enable accelerated adoption of Additive Manufacturing technologies in high-volume production environments.

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“Hexagon is well-positioned to take the Geomagic portfolio to new heights, ensuring continued innovation and value for its users,” said Dr Jeffrey Graves, president & CEO of 3D Systems. “We are grateful for the contributions of our Geomagic team members and confident they will thrive in this next chapter. For 3D Systems, with today’s completed sale, we are pleased to further strengthen our balance sheet and continue our focus on fuelling profitable organic growth through R&D and investing in our core platforms. By concentrating on 3D Sprint, 3DXpert, and Oqton, we will enhance our ability to deliver innovative solutions that improve workflows, reduce costs, and enable our customers to scale production effectively. With approximately $100 million of net proceeds coming to our balance sheet, the transaction significantly enhances our cash reserves and provides us with an exceptional footing to execute in the quarters ahead.”

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