3D Systems Sells Geomagic Software to Hexagon and Refocuses on Industrial 3D Printing Platforms

U.S.-based 3D printing specialist 3D Systems has completed the sale of its Geomagic software portfolio to the Manufacturing Intelligence division of Swedish technology group Hexagon. The purchase price amounts to 123 million USD, subject to customary working capital adjustments. With the completion of the transaction—following regulatory approval—3D Systems is parting ways with a central component of its previous software offering in the field of 3D scanning and reverse engineering solutions.

Geomagic includes tools for processing and analyzing 3D scan data and has been widely used across industries for quality control, design validation, and digital reconstruction. Its integration into Hexagon’s portfolio—which is already heavily focused on digital manufacturing intelligence—is expected to create synergies, particularly in metrology and industrial automation.

3D Systems explains the divestiture as part of a strategic realignment toward its core additive manufacturing platforms. Moving forward, the company plans to focus on further developing 3D Sprint, 3DXpert, and the industrial manufacturing operating system Oqton. These platforms cover various aspects of the additive workflow—from print preparation and simulation to production automation. Special emphasis is being placed on AI-powered functionalities to improve efficiency and scalability in production-related environments.

“Hexagon is well-positioned to take the Geomagic portfolio to new heights, ensuring continued innovation and value for its users,” said Dr. Jeffrey Graves, president & CEO of 3D Systems. “We are grateful for the contributions of our Geomagic team members and confident they will thrive in this next chapter. For 3D Systems, with today’s completed sale, we are pleased to further strengthen our balance sheet and continue our focus on fueling profitable organic growth through R&D and investing in our core platforms. By concentrating on 3D Sprint, 3DXpert, and Oqton, we will enhance our ability to deliver innovative solutions that improve workflows, reduce costs, and enable our customers to scale production effectively. With approximately $100 million of net proceeds  coming to our balance sheet, the transaction significantly enhances our cash reserves and provides us with an exceptional footing to execute in the quarters ahead.”