3D Systems has entered into a multinational distribution agreement with Henry Schein.
Under the terms of the agreement, Henry Schein will offer 3DS' dental 3D printers to its dental laboratory customers in the U.S., Canada, France, Germany, Australia, and Thailand. The agreement substantially expands 3DS' dental labs reach and integrates its printers into Henry Schein's complete digital dental system.
Henry Schein will also market and sell 3DS' microstereolithography (micro-SLA) ProJet 1200 and ProJet 3510 DPPro 3D printers as part of its digital dental laboratory offering, which includes 3D scanners, software, installation, and postsales support.
"3D Systems is an industry leader in high-fidelity, precision 3D printing," stated Robert Gottlander, vice president of Global Prosthetic Solutions at Henry Schein, in a press release "We are very pleased to offer our dental lab customers 3D Systems' high-performance 3D printers as part of our integrated digital dental solution."
"We are excited to work with a leading digital dental solution provider of the caliber of Henry Schein," said Kevin McAlea, chief operating officer of Healthcare Products for 3DS. "This agreement provides unprecedented access for our latest dental 3D printers with a world-class organization that is uniquely qualified to deliver integrated digital dental solutions, services and support to our mutual dental customers."