Today 3D Systems has announced a major distribution partnership with one of the world’s leading distributors of technology in the global education market, Douglas Stewart EDU.
“3D Systems is a leader in 3D digital design and fabrication and we are very excited to offer their full range of educational products and programs to educational institutions across Europe,” said Lori Mercier, Managing Director,
Douglas Stewart EDU. “3D printing technology offers new and exciting educational opportunities for teachers and their students and we are uniquely positioned and qualified to help reach the education markets through our broad range of EDU specialist resellers.”
Douglas Stewart EDU has 65 years of experience within the education distribution space, and has a reputation of providing outstanding customer support, as well as long term relationships within a section of the education marketspace, which spans 37 countries in the UK and Europe.
“We are thrilled to work with an education provider with the passion, expertise and international footprint of Douglas Stewart EDU,” said Rajeev Kulkarni, Chief Product Officer, 3D Systems. “With over 65 years of success in promoting technology in the education market, Douglas Stewart EDU is helping to prepare students for tomorrow’s careers in science, healthcare, innovation and beyond by expanding access to our 3D technology.”
Certainly this is great news for educators and students in Europe, who will now have a better chance of utilizing 3D printing in incredibly valuable ways. Let us know if your thoughts on this partnership and what it may mean for the schools and universities within Europe. Discuss in the 3D Systems / Douglas Stewart EDU forum thread on 3DPB.com.