3D Systems, headquartered in Rock Hill, South Carolina, engineers, manufactures and sells 3D printers. It creates product concept models, precision and functional prototypes, master patterns for tooling, and production parts for direct digital manufacturing. 3D Systems uses proprietary processes to fabricate physical objects using input from computer-aided design and manufacturing software, or 3D scanning and 3D sculpting devices. Its technologies and services are used in the design, development and production stages of many industries, including aerospace, automotive, architecture, healthcare, dental, entertainment, recreation and consumer goods.