3D Systems Buys Gentle Giant Studios

Gentle Giant LogoThanks to the heads-up by Yakface.com this morning, we learned that 3D Systems has purchased Gentle Giant Studios.

3D Systems is a manufacturer of 3D printers, software and materials for both the professional and consumer markets.  Gentle Giant is one of the leading 3D scanning companies involved with the movie and collectibles market and, as you know, producer of busts and statues for the Star Wars movies.

No word yet on how this may effect Gentle Giant’s upcoming products or what, if anything, will change going forward with new product offerings.