3D SYSTEMS CORP — Regulatory Filings 2012

Oct 1, 2012

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 1, 2012

3D SYSTEMS CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware	1-34220	95-4431352
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission File	(IRS Employer
of Incorporation)	Number)	Identification No.)

333 Three D Systems Circle Rock Hill, South Carolina, 29730
(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (803) 326-3900

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2):

[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

*Item 8.01. Other Events.*

On October 1, 2012, the registrant completed a non-material acquisition of Tim The Innovative Modelmakers B.V. ("TIM"), a provider of on-demand custom parts service located in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. The registrant plans to integrate the operations of TIM into its on-demand parts service as part of 3D Systems Benelux. A copy of the registrant's press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated into this Item 8.01 by this reference.

*Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.*

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release dated October 1, 2012 regarding acquisition of Tim The Innovative Modelmakers B.V.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: October 1, 2012
By:	/s/ ANDREW M. JOHNSON
Name:	Andrew M. Johnson
Title:	Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Exhibit Description
99.1	3D Systems Press Release regarding acquisition of Tim The Innovative Modelmakers B.V.