About This Deal

3D Systems acquired Alibre Inc. for $3.8 million, a transaction completed in July 2011, structured as Asset purchase, all cash.

Alibre Inc. operates in Products and Services, is based in United States. 3D Systems acquired Alibre in July 2011 to add affordable, easy-to-use 3D design software to its portfolio. Based in Richardson, Texas, Alibre made 3D CAD productivity tools already used by tens of thousands of businesses and individuals across more than 50 countries. The technology later became part of the company's Geomagic design software line.

Add low-cost 3D design software to broaden the design-to-print toolchain.

Integrated into the Company; revenue in products and services revenue.

Deal Terms

Acquirer
3D Systems
Target
Alibre Inc.
Value
$3.8 million
Date
July 2011
Type
Acquisition
Status
Ready to publish

Transaction Details

Target HQ
United States
Segment
Products and Services
Structure
Asset purchase, all cash
Closed
July 19, 2011

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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