ScanSource Inc., a distributor of specialty technology products, created a new technologies team dedicated to the sale and support of 3D printing solutions. 3D Systems, a provider of 3D-printing-centric, design-to-manufacturing solutions, will serve as a key vendor partner.

As the 3D market begins to develop along the normal technology adoption curve, ScanSource believes the reseller channel is ready to embrace these new solutions and bring them to a variety of vertical markets. As an innovative leader in developing 3D printers and print materials, 3D Systems offers a comprehensive range of products targeted for the manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace and automotive markets.

“ScanSource has been evaluating the 3D market for quite some time. As the technology and solutions become attractive to a broader end-user customer base and a reseller channel begins to develop, we found the timing to be right and the market to be ready for value-added distribution,” said Mike Baur, CEO of ScanSource Inc. “As with all of our business offerings, the products and associated services must be a fit with our business model in that the solution needs the value-added services and support that resellers rely on from ScanSource.”

“We are thrilled to partner with a distributor of the caliber, size and demonstrated performance of ScanSource,” said Avi Reichental, president and CEO, 3D Systems. “ScanSource brings scalable field coverage together with a unique model of training expertise and experienced field resources that support its growing reseller network, substantially expanding our addressable markets and access to new use cases.”

 ScanSource’s 3D solutions are  available in the United States immediately. For information, visit www.scansource.com.