Imaging technology company Konica Minolta has teamed up mit ZVerse. Under the agreement, Konica Minolta Bussiness Solutions USA will sell access to the 2D-to-3D content creation platform ZVerse LAYR, that allows for 2D images to be converted into files ready for 3D printing.
February 20, 2016: “The biggest challenge to widespread adoption of 3D printing, is that you need a 3D file. And creating these files can be a very inefficient and expensive process,” explains John Carrington, ZVerse CEO. “We designed the ZVerse LAYR™ platform to solve the challenge of 3D printable content creation. ZVerse LAYR™ is a turnkey suite of software applications that make any 2D content 3D printable. Simply put, We 3D 2D.”
ZVerse customers already include commercial printers, marketing agencies, architects and engineers, K-12 educational institutions and more. “The Konica Minolta partnership will extend our reach in mature markets,” Carrington adds. Konica Minoltas 300 print production specialists will be offering ZVerse LAYR to their customers in North America.
“We are very excited about this partnership,” says Gavin Jordan-Smith, Vice President of Solutions and Production Planning at Konica Minolta. “We are already successfully selling a line of 3D printers, but the LAYR™ platform takes the opportunity to an entirely new level. We are bundling ZVerse services with a 3D printer, or alternatively, we are selling the services platform and sales training to enable them to enter the market without an equipment investment. It’s a key strategic partnership for us.”
August 26, 2016: Update – ZVerse Launches LAYR 3D Printing Solution
ZVerse will officially release the cloud-based 3D content platform LAYR for Konica Minolta Dealers at the annual dealer show in Aspen on August 30th.
“The latest release of LAYR™ makes it easier than ever for organizations to go from idea to 3D printed object thanks to our patent pending technology,” said Shams Syed, ZVerse CTO.
For those who do not have 3D printers on site, LAYR is backed by expert consultation and 3D printing service providers.
Additional features include:
- Industry-specific modules for 3D content automation
- Improved user interface
- Advanced roles and user management
- Access to ZVerse Customer Acquisition tools
John Carrington, ZVerse CEO and Co Founder said: “In 3D printing, turning an idea to an object is hard. Solving the content creation problem for 3D printing will spark adoption across key verticals from healthcare to manufacturing, education and beyond. LAYR™ modules position the platform as the only user-friendly entry point for organizations in healthcare, architecture, manufacturing and education looking to leverage 3D printing.”
Applying LAYR™ to Business
LAYR™ bridges the gap between an idea and a 3D product. It’s a turnkey suite of applications for anyone interested in offering 3D printing as a service or to utilize for their own projects. Businesses with existing 3D printing capabilities can operate efficiently utilizing LAYR™ Content Creation Modules. These include:
- Verticalized Content Creation Modules
- 2D-to-3D Automation
- Workflow Management
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