Friday, November 8, 2013

3D Systems Launches 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2' Customization App

ROCK HILL, SC, Nov 8 - 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced that it has entered a multi-year licensing deal with Sony Pictures Consumer Products to create customized mobile phone cases for iPhone and Galaxy smartphones based on Sony Pictures Animation’s hit comedy Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, in theaters now. Fans of the popular movie can customize 3D printed phone cases with their favorite characters, quotes and more.


3D Systems' Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs 2 app offers fans a unique opportunity to personalize and create movie merchandise from scratch. Custom phone covers can be made for Apple's iPhone 4 and 5 series, including the iPhone 5c, and the Samsung Galaxy S4. Customization options include choosing 3D add-ons of the movie's foodimals like Living Pickles, Barry the Berry and Shrimpanzees, as well as favorite characters like Flint Lockwood and Sam Sparks. Cases can be further customized with funny quotes or names and color choices include red, yellow, white, blue and pink. The Cloudy phone cases are 3D printed using Cubify’s Everlast material, shipped within two weeks from 3DS' cloud printing services and cost $39.99.

"Cubify provides fans with the opportunity to co-create with their favorite heroes in ways that were never before possible. Now major entertainment brands can invite their fans to become a part of their favorite stories," said Rajeev Kulkarni, Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Products, 3D Systems. "We are delighted that Sony Pictures is amongst the first entertainment industry giants to join forces with 3D Systems to bring this co-created, customized content to their movie fans."

Make your own Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs 2 phone case today on Cubify.

About 3D Systems Corp.

3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials and on-demand custom parts services for professionals and consumers alike with materials ranging from thermoplastics, metals, ceramics and edible sugar. The company also provides software design tools including CAD, reverse engineering and inspection and consumer 3D printers, apps and services. Its expertly integrated solutions replace and complement traditional methods and reduce the time and cost of designing new products by printing real parts directly from digital input. These solutions are used to rapidly design, create, communicate, prototype or produce real parts, empowering customers to manufacture the future. For more information, visit www.3DSystems.com.

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