The UPS Store Selects Stratasys to Provide 3D Printers, becomes first major US retailer to offer 3D printing services

The UPS Store Selects Stratasys to Provide 3D Printers, becomes first major US retailer to offer 3D printing services

Stratasys Ltd., a leading manufacturer of 3D printers and production systems, today announced that it has been selected by The UPS Store to provide its 3D printing systems to The UPS Store. This service will enable UPS Store customers to have their 3D design 3D printed on-site.

The UPS Store is a subsidiary of United Parcel Service (UPS) of America that provides printing services and packaging materials in over 4700 shops in the US, Puerto Rico and Canada. The UPS Store has launched an in-store 3D printing service in six shops across the USA.

The UPS Store has launched an in-store 3D printing service in six shops across the USA

"The project is part of a test program by The UPS Store that will make it the first national retailer in the US to offer 3D printing service to entrepreneurs, architects, start-ups and other retail customers," Stratasys said.

UPS polled its customers to find out how they could better meet the needs of their customers. They found that many small business owners would like to utilize 3D printing technology but can’t afford or don’t want to invest in a 3D printer. In particular, they found that customers could use the technology to create prototypes, renderings and promotional materials.

According to UPS, “With this printer, The UPS Store locations will be equipped to produce items like engineering parts, functional prototypes, acting props, architectural models, fixtures for cameras, lights and cables.”

"3D printing technology is becoming increasingly accessible to a growing number of companies and consumers. Small businesses are beginning to realize how this revolutionary technology can help them to be more competitive," said Stratasys Executive Vice President, Jon Cobb. "The UPS Store and Stratasys share the vision of strengthening innovation and competitiveness by making 3D printing accessible to a growing number of users."

"After doing a lot of research, we went with the Stratasys uPrint, because it has a small footprint and is easy to operate," said The UPS Store small business technology leader, Daniel Remba.

As part of their pilot, The UPS Store will install Stratasys' uPrint SE Plus printers (which starts at $20,900) into six locations, starting in San Diego. Customers will be able to bring a Computer Aided Design (CAD) file in to the participating stores and have their designs 3D-printed on-site.

"The UPS Store and Stratasys share the vision of strengthening innovation and competitiveness by making 3D printing accessible to a growing number of users," said Stratasys Executive Vice President, Jon Cobb.

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Write by: RC - Monday, August 5, 2013