8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  October 9, 2012

3D SYSTEMS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-34220	95-4431352
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission	(IRS Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)

333 Three D Systems Circle Rock Hill, SC	29730
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   (803) 326-3900

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

Included in the press release listed below is an announcement that the Registrant plans to hold a conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m., Eastern Time, on Tuesday, October 9, 2012, to discuss its acquisition of INUS Technology, Inc. (“INUS”) as further described below.  A copy of the press release, which contains additional information regarding how to access the conference call and webcast and how to listen to a recorded playback of the call after it is completed, is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on From 8-K.  The slides to be presented on the webcast are attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference.  The information contained in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, shall not be deemed “filed” with the SEC nor incorporated by reference in any registration statement filed by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On October 9, 2012, the registrant completed a non-material acquisition of INUS, a Seoul, South Korea-based provider of 3D scan-to-CAD and inspection software tools known as Rapidform.

The acquisition of Rapidform provides a cornerstone of the registrant’s fifth growth initiative:  to create a seamless, digital scan, design and print platform for the benefit of its customers.  The registrant expects the acquisition of Rapidform to broaden its range of capabilities with complementary products and technology and to extend its coverage and breadth globally.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release dated October 9, 2012 regarding acquisition of INUS Technology, Inc.

99.2 Webcast slides dated October 9, 2012.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	3D SYSTEMS CORPORATION
Date: October 9, 2012
	/s/    ANDREW M. JOHNSON
	(Signature)
	Name:    Andrew M. Johnson
	Title:      Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Exhibit Description
99.1	3D Systems Press Release dated October 9, 2012 regarding acquisition of INUS Technology, Inc.
99.2	Webcast slides dated October 9, 2012.

EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

3D Systems Buys Rapidform

• Extends Leadership With Powerful Scan-To-CAD and Inspection Solutions
• Expands Channel Reach Globally with Strategic Korean Foothold

ROCK HILL, S.C., Oct. 9, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced today that it acquired Rapidform, a leading global provider of 3D scan-to-CAD and inspection software tools, located in Seoul, South Korea for $35 million in cash, subject to final closing adjustments.

Rapidform's reverse engineering and inspection software empower product developers to deliver improved product quality and shorter time-to-market. By combining scan data processing, mesh optimization, auto surfacing and CAD modeling in a single, integrated tool, Rapidform has unlocked the power of 3D digitization for engineers and manufacturing professionals worldwide.

3D Systems expects Rapidform to contribute $15 million of revenue and deliver between $0.06 and $0.09 in earnings per share to its 2013 non-GAAP results.

"This is a game-changer for our customers and shareholders, and is well-aligned with our strategic plan," said Abe Reichental, President and CEO of 3D Systems. "We are thrilled to welcome Calvin Hur and his team to our company and we expect that the integration of the Rapidform proprietary products with 3D Systems' extensive portfolio will result in accelerated growth within the rapidly expanding 3D content-to-print space."

"I am very pleased and honored to become part of 3D Systems, a world class leader and innovator," said Calvin Hur, CEO of Rapidform. "Joining 3D Systems provides us with the scale, resources and strategic platform to realize our vision of democratizing the scan-to-CAD workflow for the benefit of designers and engineers."

With the addition of Rapidform, 3D Systems has secured a cornerstone of its fifth growth initiative: to create a seamless, digital scan, design and print platform for the benefit of its customers. This important growth initiative is consistent with the company's overall drive to democratize and deliver integrated 3D content-to-print solutions. Rapidform broadens 3D Systems' range of capabilities with complementary products and technology, and extends its coverage and breadth globally with a significant foothold in South Korea and Japan.

Conference Call and Webcast Details

3D Systems will hold a conference call and webcast today, October 9, 2012, at 9:00 a.m., Eastern Time, to discuss its acquisition of Rapidform.

To access the webcast, log onto 3D Systems' web site at investor.3dsystems.com. The webcast will be also available for replay beginning approximately two hours after completion of the call.

To access this conference call and participate in the Q&A session, dial 1-866-700-5192 from in the U.S. or 1-617-213-8833 from outside the U.S., and enter participant code 22542418.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements made in this release that are not statements of historical or current facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from historical results or from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition to statements that explicitly describe such risks and uncertainties, readers are urged to consider statements in the conditional or future tenses or that include terms such as "believes," "belief," "expects," "estimates," "intends," "anticipates" or "plans" to be uncertain and forward-looking. Forward-looking statements may include comments as to the company's beliefs and expectations as to future events and trends affecting its business and are necessarily subject to uncertainties, many of which are outside the control of the company. The factors described under the headings "Forward-Looking Statements," "Cautionary Statements and Risk Factors," and "Risk Factors" in the company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as other factors, could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected or predicted in forward-looking statements.

About 3D Systems Corporation

3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials and on-demand custom parts services for professionals and consumers alike. The company also provides CAD software and plugins, and affordable consumer create-and-make printers, apps and services. Its expertly integrated solutions replace and complement traditional methods and reduce the time and cost of designing new products by printing real parts directly from digital input. These solutions are used to rapidly design, create, communicate, prototype or produce real parts, empowering customers to create and make with confidence.

More information on the company is available at www.3DSystems.com.

The 3D Systems Corporation logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=4537

About Rapidform

Rapidform products help companies unlock the power of 3D scanning. The company's software solutions are among the most widely installed products around the globe for reverse engineering, 3D imaging and inspection using 3D scan data. Rapidform makes 3D scanning an extremely powerful tool for a variety of applications and is used in fields such as manufacturing, R&D, quality inspection, medical research and civil engineering. Leading companies including Audi, Ford, Hyundai, Toyota, Rolls Royce, Volkswagen, Hitachi, Panasonic, Oakley, Samsung, Sony, Alcoa, and Bentley use Rapidform's advanced technology to innovate throughout their research, design, manufacturing and quality control processes.

To experience the entire range of Rapidform 3D scan-to-CAD products and services, please visit www.rapidform.com.

CONTACT: Investor Contact:
         Stacey Witten
         803-326-4010
         Email: Stacey.Witten@3dsystems.com

         Media Contact:
         Cathy Lewis
         781-852-5007
         Email: Cathy.Lewis@3dsystems.com

EX-99.2

EXHIBIT 99.2