 ROCK HILL, S.C. and GHENT, Belgium, Sept. 08, 2021 GLOBE NEWSWIRE -- 3D Systems NYSE:DDD today is pleased to announce an agreement to acquire Oqton, a software company that is a leader in the creation of a new breed of intelligent, cloud-based Manufacturing Operating System MOS platform. This best-in-class platform is tailored for flexible production environments that increasingly utilize a range of advanced manufacturing and automation technologies, including additive manufacturing AM solutions, in their production workflows. The cloud-based solution leverages the Industrial Internet of Things IIOT, artificial intelligence AI, and machine learning technologies to deliver a new and powerful way for customers to automate their digital manufacturing workflows, scale their operations and enhance their competitive position. The use of these tools along with an agile platform will allow for rapid adoption of even the most challenging production workflows such as those for dentistry, healthcare, biotech, aerospace, and automotive. 