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The UPS Store is increasing its 3D printing services to almost 100 locations across the US.

In collaboration with Stratasys, UPS was the first nationwide retailer to launch 3D print services in-store last year. Now,following the success of six pilot locations along with a continuing demand, small business and retail customers now have easier access to professional 3D printing services.

UPS Store VP of Sales and Marketing Michelle Van Slyke said: We launched the pilot to evaluate if there was demand for high-quality, professional 3D printing andareexcited to be announcing an expansion.

During the pilot programme, small businesses, startups, inventors, artists and other professionals used the services, which include print functional prototypes, custom accessories, jigs and fixtures manufacture and the ability to build architectural models using a Stratasys professional grade 3D printer.

There are significant differences between home 3D printers and professional 3D printers, said Daniel Remba,SmallBusinessTechnologyLeader at The UPS Store.

Many of the challenging and time-consuming steps used to prepare a simpler printer are fully automated on the Stratasys printer, leading to added precision and reliability, higher print quality and a success rate that is unmatched by a home printer.

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San Diego (CA), USA

Tags: 3D printers , 3D printing , Stratasys , UPS Store

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