M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.75
3D Systems sells Geomagic software portfolio to Hexagon for $123M, close expected H1 2025
3D SYSTEMS CORP
- Cash purchase price of $123M; transaction expected to close in first half of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.
- Divestiture includes Geomagic reverse engineering, design, and inspection software (Design X, Control X, Freeform, Wrap).
- Company to focus on core AM software platforms: 3D Sprint, 3DXpert, and Oqton Industrial Manufacturing OS, with AI/ML enhancements.
- Strategic rationale: sharpen focus on production 3D printing adoption; fortified balance sheet from sale proceeds.
- Geomagic customers to transition to Hexagon, which is positioned as an ideal owner for the portfolio.