# 3D Systems acquires Additive Works

3D Systems announced an agreement to acquire Additive Works, a German software company focused on simulation-based optimization for additive manufacturing.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-11-30
- Where: Germany
- Status: announced
- Products: additive manufacturing software
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [3D Systems](https://endata.com/companies/17854.md) (acquirer)
- [Additive Works](https://endata.com/companies/59327.md) (target)

## Sources

- [bonezonepub.com](https://bonezonepub.com/2021/11/30/2021-supplier-mergers-acquisitions/), 2021-11-30: "Integrating Additive Works’ simulation expertise into 3D Systems’ software team will enhance the company’s AM software portfolio and innovation capacity."

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