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Update: 3D Systems' 2 Acquisitions Will Expand Its Footprint In Aerospace

Summary

3D systems announced the acquisition of two of its sister companies; APP and APM.

The acquisitions are in line with our expectations and the company's strategy of complementing organic growth with acquisitions.

Our stance have been reaffirmed and we believe the company will continue to grow through expansions as well as organically.

3D Systems: Short-Term Issues Should Give Rise To Long-Term Benefits

Summary

3D Systems is down this year, but the company is on track to benefit from various new applications such as the Project Ara and secular growth of 3D printing.

3D Systems is diversifying itself to tap more end markets through acquisitions, and this is a smart move.

3D Systems is upgrading its manufacturing facilities to meet impending demand for 3D printing applications.

3D Systems - Short Interest Reaches A New High, That Does Not Sound Good For The Bulls

Summary

Short interest spikes to a record 36.87m shares.

Short investors did not take their profits in early August and continued to add to their positions.

This suggests that many investors now share our view that the expiry of key patents is sparking increased competition and pricing pressures across the industry.

We reiterate our negative stance on the stock and our $26 target price.

3D Systems: Why A Short Squeeze Is Now More Likely

Summary

Short interest hit another new high in mid-August.

More than 35% of the float now short.

Additionally, days to cover ratio at new high.

Possibility of a short squeeze has increased further.

Metal 3-D Printing Will Be A Key Segment For The Company

Summary

Metal 3-D printing segment recorded a growth rate of 76% during 2013, making it the fastest growing segment of the 3-D printing industry.

Expensive nature of metal printers makes it possible for 3-D printing companies to have higher margins in this segment.

3D Systems has been trying to expand this segment in the past with Phenix Systems acquisition and now with LayerWise.

LayerWise acquisition will add to both the industrial as well as the medical segment of the company.

3D Systems' Diversifying Tactics

Summary

3D Systems released desktop 3D printers in 2013.

3D Systems is increasing focus on metals, following the Phenix Group acquisition.

3D Systems is expanding and diversifying, representing the entire 3D printing market.

3D Systems Corporation Intrinsic Valuation: A Best Case And A Conservative Scenario

Summary

Forecasts for 3D printing market growth and opportunity vary widely across market research firms and analysts.

3D Systems is pursuing an aggressive growth strategy through numerous acquisitions aimed at covering all market opportunities that are emerging in 3D printing.

Even if the success of current strategy will secure 3D Systems a significant role in the 3D printing market, the stock price is currently overvalued.

3D Systems Confident Of 30% Organic Growth

3D Systems: Is A Short Squeeze Coming?

Summary

The current short interest in DDD is close to all time high levels, and over 35 million share are sold short.

Declining average trading volume means the short interest ratio/days to cover has gone up despite a fall in the overall short interest in the stock.

There is a possibility of short squeeze happening as I believe the company will come out with better than expected results at the end of the next month.

Full integration of Phenix Systems will allow 3D Systems to report impressive organic growth numbers.

Unexpected contract from GM will also result in pushing the total revenues for the quarter up by about 2-4%.

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Harry please see the first line in the opening post! :-)

Why Investors Shouldn't Discount 3D Systems' Acquisitions

Summary

3D Systems has been criticized for lack of earnings growth, but the company is doing the right thing by investing in acquisitions.

3D Systems' acquisitions in the field of medical and healthcare applications, which are growing fast, will lead to better performances in the long run.

3D Systems is also focusing on increasing printing speed and improving its capability.

Is Now The Time To Buy 3D Systems?

Summary

Stock weakness combined with the passage of time makes 3D Systems more attractive.

The scary chart of the past is now more reasonable for long-term investors.

Investors need to confirm that Q2 earnings were indeed the trough with a large rebound in store for 2015 before the stock becomes an ultimate bargain.

i reckon that at $44.12 they were a good bet so have a modest number and shall probably just sit on them
may also put a few in my sipp

3D Systems: The HP Threat Resurfaces

Summary

The new HP Inc. plans to become a major 3-D printing player.

Rising competition suggests that 3D Systems’ ASP and margins will keep going down.

Consensus expectation of a strong operating margin recovery in 2015 (23% vs. 18% in 2014) is not realistic.

The Takeover Thesis Could Resurface Following The HP Spin-Off Announcement

Summary

The new HP outlined plans to expand into 3-D printing and will soon have much more flexibility to make acquisitions.

We believe that HP is more likely to focus on the acquisition of small 3-D players.

And stick to our view that M&A is not a likely exit opportunity for 3D Systems shareholders.

3D Systems: Short Interest Surprisingly Declines

Summary

Short interest was down 6% in late September.

Since then, HP has announced its plan to become a major 3-D printing player.

And a tricky Q3 report is just ahead.

Short interest is likely to rise again. We reiterate our negative stance and $26 target price.

Finally A Positive! 3D Systems Makes A Bold Move In Design Software

Summary

3D Systems acquires design software vendor Cimatron.

The transaction makes strategic sense and is financially attractive.

But it’s clearly too early to call the Cimatron acquisition a success as Autodesk is a major threat.

Saw this and thought it should be added, yet another use for 3D printing!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-30549341

i'm still holding mine ..... may put into sipp instead