While 3D Systems (DDD +1.62%) has long been a reliably exciting stock due to the huge amount of potential 3-D printing has in the manufacturing world, the stock has also been somewhat inflated due to high investor expectations. Recently, it took a hit. In this video, Motley Fool industrials analyst Blake Bos tells us about a new competitor on the horizon for 3D Systems, and why it may have several competitive advantages.
3D Systems' True Competitor Has Risen: Makerbot
By Blake Bos and Isaac Pino, CPA – Jan 30, 2013 at 1:58PM
NYSE: DDD
3D Systems
Market Cap
$401M
Today's Change
(1.62%) $0.05
Current Price
$3.13
Price as of October 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET
One company that is finally competitive with 3D Systems in the personal 3-D printing space.
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