3D Systems (DDD) 10-Q 31 Jul 14 2014 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jul. 23, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	30-Jun-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'
Entity Registrant Name	'3D SYSTEMS CORP	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000910638	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	109,919,858

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$570,262	$306,316
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $11,154 (2014) and $8,133 (2013)	137,432	132,121
Inventories, net	90,204	75,148
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	14,105	7,203
Current deferred income asset	8,105	6,067
Total current assets	820,108	526,855
Property and equipment, net	59,671	45,208
Intangible assets, net	177,783	141,709
Goodwill	404,073	370,066
Long term deferred income asset	762	548
Other assets, net	13,973	13,470
Total assets	1,476,370	1,097,856
Current liabilities:	'	'
Current portion of capitalized lease obligations	194	187
Accounts payable	65,440	51,729
Accrued and other liabilities	28,543	28,430
Customer deposits	7,075	5,466
Deferred revenue	26,188	24,644
Total current liabilities	127,440	110,456
Long-term portion of capitalized lease obligations	7,181	7,277
Convertible senior notes, net	11,585	11,416
Long-term portion deferred income tax liability	21,819	19,714
Other liabilities	22,506	15,201
Total liabilities	190,531	164,064
Commitments and contingencies	'	'
Stockholders’ equity:	'	'
Common stock, $0.001 par value, authorized 220,000 shares; issued 110,752 (2014) and 103,818 (2013)	111	104
Additional paid-in capital	1,210,017	866,552
Treasury stock, at cost: 645 shares (2014) and 600 shares (2013)	-316	-286
Accumulated earnings	67,489	60,487
Accumulated other comprehensive income	7,466	5,789
Total 3D Systems Corporation stockholders' equity	1,284,767	932,646
Noncontrolling interest	1,072	1,146
Total stockholders' equity	1,285,839	933,792
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$1,476,370	$1,097,856

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]	'	'
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$11,154	$8,133
Common stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized	220,000,000	220,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	110,752,000	103,818,000
Treasury stock, shares	645,000	600,000

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations And Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Revenue:	'	'	'	'
Products	$99,984	$83,465	$201,178	$151,917
Services	51,528	37,322	98,092	70,949
Total revenue	151,512	120,787	299,270	222,866
Cost of sales:	'	'	'	'
Products	51,232	37,215	98,048	66,960
Services	27,882	20,989	53,352	39,846
Total cost of sales	79,114	58,204	151,400	106,806
Gross profit	72,398	62,583	147,870	116,060
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'
Selling, general and administrative	50,322	36,189	99,042	65,643
Research and development	17,714	9,598	34,949	16,102
Total operating expenses	68,036	45,787	133,991	81,745
Income from operations	4,362	16,796	13,879	34,315
Interest and other expense, net	1,476	2,662	2,524	12,729
Income before income taxes	2,886	14,134	11,355	21,586
Provision for income taxes	694	4,791	4,253	6,360
Net income	2,192	9,343	7,102	15,226
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	-67	'	-100	'
Net income attributable to 3D Systems Corporation	2,125	9,343	7,002	15,226
Other comprehensive income	'	'	'	'
Pension adjustments, net of taxes	26	-13	45	16
Foreign currency translation gain (loss) attributable to 3D Systems Corporation	1,645	-2,460	1,632	-5,721
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	1,671	-2,473	1,677	-5,705
Comprehensive income	3,796	6,870	8,679	9,521
Foreign currency translation (gain) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	24	'	-2	'
Comprehensive income attributable to 3D Systems Corporation	$3,820	$6,870	$8,677	$9,521
Net income per share available to 3D Systems common stockholders – basic and diluted	$0.02	$0.10	$0.07	$0.16

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'		'
Net income	$7,102		$15,226
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'		'
Benefit of deferred income taxes	-13,249		-4,481
Depreciation and amortization	24,390		13,328
Non-cash interest on convertible notes	193		753
Provision for bad debts	3,141		601
Stock-based compensation	15,638		5,346
Loss on the disposition of property and equipment	296		3
Deferred interest income	'		-1,018
Loss on conversion of convertible debt	'		9,253
Changes in operating accounts:	'		'
Accounts receivable	-7,013		-26,801
Inventories	-15,711		-9,900
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-6,630		-258
Accounts payable	12,983		253
Accrued and other liabilities	-3,029		-2,744
Customer deposits	1,818		2,055
Deferred revenue	1,544		4,069
Other operating assets and liabilities	-2,143		-2,290
Net cash provided by operating activities	19,330		3,395
Cash flows from investing activities:	'		'
Purchases of property and equipment	-8,965		-3,751
Additions to license and patent costs	-382		-1,313
Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment	'		1,882
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash assumed	-53,526		-86,199
Other investing activities	-300		-1,500
Net cash used in investing activities	-63,173		-90,881
Cash flows from financing activities:	'		'
Tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements	6,368		9,398
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	299,749		272,081
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and restricted stock, net	1,437		435
Cash disbursed in lieu of fractional shares related to stock split	'		-177
Repayment of capital lease obligations	-88		-95
Net cash provided by financing activities	307,466		281,642
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	323		-760
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	263,946		193,396
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	306,316		155,859
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	570,262		349,255
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:	'		'
Interest payments	608		979
Income tax payments	9,594		1,601
Transfer of equipment from inventory to property and equipment, net	5,454	[1]	1,946	[1]
Transfer of equipment to inventory from property and equipment, net	3,447	[2]	441	[2]
Stock issued for acquisitions of businesses	20,250		6,750
Stock issued for conversions of 5.50% senior convertible notes	'		4,433
Notes redeemed for shares of common stock	$0		$63,420
[1]	Inventory is transferred from inventory to property and equipment at cost when the Company requires additional machines for training or demonstration or for placement into Quickparts’ locations.
[2]	In general, an asset is transferred from property and equipment, net into inventory at its net book value when the Company has identified a potential sale for a used machine.

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (Parenthetical)	Nov. 30, 2011
Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows [Abstract]	'
Interest rate	5.50%

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders’ Equity (USD $)	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid In Capital [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Accumulated Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]		Total 3D Ssytems Corporation Stockholders' Equity [Member]	Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest Member]	Total
In Thousands
Balance, Value at Dec. 31, 2013	$104	$866,552	($286)	$60,487	$5,789		$932,646	$1,146	$933,792
Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2013	103,818	'	600	'	'		'	'	103,818
Tax benefit of share-based payments, Value	'	6,368	'	'	'		6,368	'	6,368
Tax benefit of share-based payments, Shares	'	'	'	'	'		'	'	'
Issuance (repurchase) of restricted stock, net, Value	1	1,466	-30	'	'		1,437	'	1,437
Issuance (repurchase) of restricted stock, net, Shares	634	'	45	'	'		'	'	'
Issuance of stock for acquisitions, Value	'	20,250	'	'	'		20,250	'	20,250
Issuance of stock for acquisitions, Shares	350	'	'	'	'		'	'	'
Issuance of stock for equity raise, Value	6	299,743	'	'	'		299,749	'	299,749
Issuance of stock for equity raise, Shares	5,950	'	'	'	'		'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense, Value	'	15,638	'	'	'		15,638	'	15,638
Net income	'	'	'	7,002	'		7,002	100	7,102
Noncontrolling interest for business combinations	'	'	'	'	'		'	-176	-176
Pension adjustment	'	'	'	'	45		45	'	45
Foreign currency translation adjustments	'	'	'	'	1,632		1,632	2	1,634
Balance, Value at Jun. 30, 2014	$111	$1,210,017	($316)	$67,489	$7,466	[1]	$1,284,767	$1,072	$1,285,839
Balance, Shares at Jun. 30, 2014	110,752	'	645	'	'		'	'	110,752
[1]	Accumulated other comprehensive income of $7,466 consists of foreign currency translation gain of $8,324, a $173 gain on the liquidation of a non-US entity and a cumulative unrealized pension loss of $1,031.

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme4

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders’ Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accumulated other comprehensive income	$7,466	$5,789
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments [Member]	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income	8,324	6,692
Liquidation Of Non-US Entity [Member]	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income	173	173
Defined Benefit Pension Plan [Member]	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income	($1,031)	($1,076)

Basis_Of_Presentation

Basis Of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Basis Of Presentation [Abstract]	'
Basis Of Presentation	'
	(1)  Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of 3D Systems Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”). All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) applicable to interim reports. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (“Form 10-K”) for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of adjustments of a normal recurring nature, necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The results of operations for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
	The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements. Actual results may differ from those estimates and assumptions.
	Certain prior period amounts presented in the accompanying footnotes have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.
	All amounts presented in the accompanying footnotes are presented in thousands, except for per share information.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2014-09), which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in amounts that reflect the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 defines a five-step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, may require more judgment and estimates within the revenue recognition process than are required under existing U.S. GAAP.
	The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods therein, using either of the following transition methods: (i) a full retrospective approach reflecting the application of the standard in each prior reporting period with the option to elect certain practical expedients, or (ii) a retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of adoption (which includes additional footnote disclosures).  We are currently evaluating the impact of our pending adoption of ASU 2014-09 on our consolidated financial statements and have not yet determined the method by which we will adopt the standard in 2017.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Acquisitions [Abstract]	'
Acquisitions	'
	(2) Acquisitions
	The Company completed one acquisition in the second quarter of 2014, which is discussed below.
	On April 2, 2014, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding shares and voting rights of Medical Modeling Inc. Medical Modeling Inc. is a provider of 3D printing-centric personalized surgical treatments and patient specific medical devices, including virtual surgical planning, personalized medical devices and clinical transfer tools. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition, net of cash acquired, was $69,026 of which $51,526 was paid in cash and $17,500 was paid in shares of the Company’s stock. These shares were issued in a private transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933. The operations of Medical Modeling Inc. have been integrated into the Company’s service revenues. The fair value of the consideration paid for this acquisition was allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date, with any excess recorded as goodwill, and is included in the table below, which summarizes second quarter 2014 acquisitions. Factors considered in determination of goodwill include synergies, vertical integration and strategic fit for the Company.
	The acquisition completed in the second quarter is not material relative to the Company’s assets or operating results; therefore, no proforma financial information is provided.
	The Company’s purchase price allocation for the acquired company is preliminary and subject to revision as more detailed analyses are completed and additional information about fair value of assets and liabilities becomes available. The amounts related to the acquisition are allocated to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed and are included in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2014 as follows:
	(in thousands)	2014
	Fixed assets	$	2,737
	Other intangible assets, net		34,300
	Goodwill		44,181
	Other assets, net of cash acquired		2,042
	Liabilities		-14,234
	Net assets acquired	$	69,026
	Subsequent Acquisitions
	On April 16, 2014, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Robtec, an additive manufacturing service bureau and  distributor of 3D printing and scanning products located in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company will acquire 70% of the shares of Robtec at closing and the remainder of the shares on the fifth anniversary of the closing. The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2014.
	On July 30, 2014, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Simbionix USA Corporation (“Simbionix”) for $120,000 in cash, subject to customary closing adjustments. Simbionix is a provider of proprietary, high definition, 3D virtual reality surgical simulation, training and educational products for personalized medicine. Simbionix is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio and has a research and development center in Israel. Under the terms of the agreement, subject to customary closing conditions, the Company will acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Simbionix.

Inventories

Inventories	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Inventories [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	(3)  Inventories
	Components of inventories, net at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:
	(in thousands)	2014		2013
	Raw materials	$	42,784	$	34,144
	Work in process		2,031		3,050
	Finished goods and parts		45,389		37,954
	Inventories, net	$	90,204	$	75,148

Property_And_Equipment

Property And Equipment	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Property And Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property And Equipment	'
	(4)  Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:
	(in thousands)	2014			2013		Useful Life (in years)
	Land	$	541		$	541	N/A
	Building		9,315			9,315	25
	Machinery and equipment		67,153			56,962	7-Mar
	Capitalized software — ERP		3,970			3,872	5
	Office furniture and equipment		3,916			3,586	5
	Leasehold improvements		10,344			9,395	Life of lease (a)
	Rental equipment		626			—	5
	Construction in progress		12,159			4,014	N/A
	Total property and equipment		108,024			87,685
	Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization		-48,353			-42,477
	Total property and equipment, net	$	59,671		$	45,208
		(a)		Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of (i) their estimated useful lives and (ii) the estimated or contractual life of the related lease.
	Depreciation and amortization expense on property and equipment for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014 was $3,456 and $6,492, respectively, compared to $2,251 and $4,432, respectively, for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2013.

Intangible_Assets

Intangible Assets	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'
Intangible Assets	'
	(5)  Intangible Assets
	Intangible assets other than goodwill at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:
		2014						2013
	(in thousands)	Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net		Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net		Useful Life (in years)	Weighted Average Useful Life Remaining (in years)
	Intangible assets with finite lives:
	Licenses	$	5,875	$	-5,875	$	—	$	5,875	$	-5,875	$	—
	Patent costs		22,211		-7,195		15,016		21,545		-5,960		15,585	7-Jun	3
	Acquired technology		44,591		-15,410		29,181		30,095		-13,615		16,480	10-May	5
	Internally developed software		17,862		-13,583		4,279		18,097		-12,863		5,234	5	<1
	Customer relationships		113,067		-28,021		85,046		95,793		-18,283		77,510	13-May	5
	Non-compete agreements		21,010		-8,758		12,252		16,848		-6,666		10,182	11-Mar	3
	Trade names		10,708		-3,459		7,249		9,302		-2,211		7,091	10-Feb	3
	Other		23,668		-4,818		18,850		11,598		-4,081		7,517	<1 - 7	2
	Intangibles with indefinite lives:
	Trademarks		5,910		—		5,910		2,110		—		2,110	N/A	N/A
	Total intangible assets	$	264,902	$	-87,119	$	177,783	$	211,263	$	-69,554	$	141,709	<1 - 13	4
	For the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company capitalized $382 and $1,313, respectively, of costs incurred to acquire, develop and extend patents in the United States and various other countries.
	Amortization expense for intangible assets for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014 was $8,211 and $17,414, respectively, compared to $5,084 and $8,896, respectively, for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2013.
	Annual amortization expense for intangible assets for 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 is expected to be $33,517,  $24,496,  $21,784,  $18,886 and $14,024, respectively.

Accrued_And_Other_Liabilities

Accrued And Other Liabilities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Accrued And Other Liabilities [Abstract]	'
Accrued And Other Liabilities	'
	(6)  Accrued and Other Liabilities
	Accrued liabilities at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:
	(in thousands)	2014		2013
	Compensation and benefits	$	14,700	$	13,197
	Vendor accruals		5,691		5,449
	Accrued professional fees		582		493
	Accrued taxes		4,684		1,834
	Royalties payable		810		750
	Accrued interest		74		73
	Accrued earnouts related to acquisitions		1,414		5,872
	Accrued other		588		762
	Total	$	28,543	$	28,430
	Other liabilities at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:
	(in thousands)	2014		2013
	Defined benefit pension obligation	$	5,830	$	5,861
	Long term tax liability		90		90
	Long term earnouts related to acquisitions		8,706		4,206
	Long term deferred revenue		5,038		4,218
	Other long term liabilities		2,842		826
	Total	$	22,506	$	15,201

Hedging_Activities_And_Financi

Hedging Activities And Financial Instruments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Hedging Activities And Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'
Hedging Activities And Financial Instruments	'
	(7)  Hedging Activities and Financial Instruments
	The Company conducts business in various countries using both the functional currencies of those countries and other currencies to effect cross border transactions. As a result, the Company is subject to the risk that fluctuations in foreign exchange rates between the dates that those transactions are entered into and their respective settlement dates will result in a foreign exchange gain or loss. When practicable, the Company endeavors to match assets and liabilities in the same currency on its balance sheet and those of its subsidiaries in order to reduce these risks. When appropriate, the Company enters into foreign currency contracts to hedge exposures arising from those transactions. The Company has elected not to prepare and maintain the documentation to qualify for hedge accounting treatment under ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging,” and therefore, all gains and losses (realized or unrealized) are recognized in "Interest and other expense, net”  in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. Depending on their fair value at the end of the reporting period, derivatives are recorded either in prepaid expenses and other current assets or in accrued liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
	There were no foreign currency contracts outstanding at June 30, 2014  or at December 31, 2013.
	The total impact of foreign currency transactions on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014 reflected a loss of $1,140 and a loss of $1,345, respectively, compared to a gain of $203 and a loss of $762, respectively, for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2013.

Borrowings

Borrowings	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Borrowings [Abstract]	'
Borrowings	'
	(8) Borrowings
	5.5% senior convertible notes and interest expense
	In November 2011, the Company issued $152,000 of 5.50% senior convertible notes due December 2016. These notes are senior unsecured obligations and rank equal in right of payment with all the Company’s existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The notes accrue interest at the rate of 5.50% per year payable in cash semi-annually on June 15 and December 15 of each year.
	The following table summarizes the principal amounts and related unamortized discount on convertible notes at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
	(in thousands)	2014		2013
	Principal amount of convertible notes	$	12,540	$	12,540
	Unamortized discount on convertible notes		-955		-1,124
	Net carrying value	$	11,585	$	11,416
	These notes are convertible into shares of the Company’s Common Stock at a conversion rate equivalent to 69.9032 shares of Common Stock per $1 principal amount of notes, which represents a conversion rate of approximately $14.31 per share of Common Stock.  The conversion rate is subject to adjustment in certain circumstances as more fully set forth in the indenture covering the notes.  Conditions for conversion have been satisfied and the notes are convertible. No notes were converted during the first six months of 2014.
	The remaining notes are convertible into approximately 876 shares of common stock. In certain circumstances provided for in the indenture, the number of shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the notes may be increased, and with it the aggregate principal amount of the notes. Unless earlier repurchased or converted, the notes will mature on December 15, 2016.
	The notes were issued with an effective yield of 5.96% based upon an original issue discount at 98.0%. The net proceeds from the issuance of these notes, after deducting original issue discount and capitalized issuance costs of $6,634, amounted to $145,366. The capitalized issuance costs are being amortized to interest expense over the life of the notes, or realized upon conversion of the notes.
	Upon certain terms and conditions, the Company may elect to satisfy its conversion obligation with respect to the notes by paying cash, in whole or in part, for specified aggregate principal amount of the notes. In the event of certain types of fundamental changes, the Company will increase the conversion rate by a number of additional shares, up to a maximum of 1,118 shares, which equates to a conversion price of approximately $11.22 per share.

StockBased_Compensation_Plans

Stock-Based Compensation Plans	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Stock-Based Compensation Plans [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation Plans	'
	(9)  Stock-based Compensation Plans
	The Company records stock-based compensation expense in selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. Stock-based compensation expense for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was as follows:
		Quarter Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	(in thousands)	2014		2013		2014		2013
	Restricted stock awards	$	8,362	$	3,125	$	15,638	$	5,346
	The number of shares of restricted common stock awarded and the weighted average fair value per share during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
			Quarter Ended June 30,
			2014				2013
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)		Shares Awarded	Weighted Average Fair Value			Shares Awarded	Weighted Average Fair Value
	Restricted stock awards:
	Granted under the 2004 Incentive Stock Plan		143	$	50.31		68	$	46.84
	Granted under the 2004 Restricted Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors		17		49.26		12		48.43
	Total restricted stock awards		160	$	50.20		80	$	47.09
			Six Months Ended June 30,
			2014				2013
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)		Shares Awarded	Weighted Average Fair Value			Shares Awarded	Weighted Average Fair Value
	Restricted stock awards:
	Granted under the 2004 Incentive Stock Plan		376	$	69.00		291	$	39.14
	Granted under the 2004 Restricted Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors		17		49.26		12		48.43
	Total restricted stock awards		393	$	68.15		303	$	39.52
	During the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company granted restricted stock awards covering 376 shares of common stock pursuant to the Company’s 2004 Incentive Stock Plan. Of the 376 shares granted in the first six months of 2014, 30 shares were awarded to executive officers of the Company and 138 shares remained subject to acceptance at June 30, 2014. In the first six months of 2013, the Company granted restricted stock awards covering 291 shares of common stock pursuant to the Company’s 2004 Incentive Stock Plan, of which 27 shares were awarded to executive officers of the Company.
	In the first six months of 2014 and 2013, respectively, the Company granted 17 and 12 shares, respectively, of common stock pursuant to the Company’s 2004 Restricted Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors. Stock compensation expense for Non-Employee Directors for the first six months of 2014 and 2013 was $849 and $600, respectively.

International_Retirement_Plan

International Retirement Plan	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
International Retirement Plan [Abstract]	'
International Retirement Plan	'
	(10)  International Retirement Plan
	The following table shows the components of net periodic benefit costs and other amounts recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:
		Quarter Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	(in thousands)	2014		2013		2014		2013
	Service cost	$	43	$	24	$	88	$	47
	Interest cost		60		48		122		97
	Total	$	103	$	72	$	210	$	144

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	(11)  Earnings Per Share
	The Company presents basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) amounts. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing net income attributable to 3D Systems Corporation available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the applicable period. Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the applicable period.
	The following table reconciles basic weighted average outstanding shares to diluted weighted average outstanding shares at June 30, 2014 and 2013:
		Quarter Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)	2014			2013		2014		2013
	Numerator:
	Net income attributable to 3D Systems Corporation – numerator for basic net earnings per share	$	2,125		$	9,343	$	7,002	$	15,226
	Add: Effect of dilutive securities
	Interest expense on 5.50% convertible notes (after-tax)		—			—		—		—
	Numerator for diluted earnings per share	$	2,125		$	9,343	$	7,002	$	15,226
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares – denominator for basic net earnings per share		106,407			96,248		104,985		94,047
	Add: Effect of dilutive securities
	5.50% convertible notes (after-tax)		—			—		—		—
	Denominator for diluted earnings per share		106,407			96,248		104,985		94,047
	Earnings per share
	Basic and diluted	$	0.02		$	0.10	$	0.07	$	0.16
	Interest expense excluded from diluted earnings per share calculation (a)	$	206		$	511	$	362	$	1,508
	5.50% Convertible notes shares excluded from diluted earnings per share calculation (a)		876			1,925		876		2,852
		(a)		Average outstanding diluted earnings per share calculation excludes shares that may be issued upon conversion of the outstanding senior convertible notes since the effect of their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.
	For the quarter ended June 30, 2014, average common shares for basic and diluted earnings per share were 106,407 and basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.02. For the quarter ended June 30, 2013, average common shares for basic and diluted earnings per share were 96,248 and basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.10.
	For the six months ended June 30, 2014, average common shares for basic and diluted earnings per share were 104,985, and basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.07. For the six months ended June 30, 2013, average common shares for basic and diluted earnings per share were 94,047 and basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.16.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	(12)  Fair Value Measurements
	ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. ASC 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
		·		Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
		·		Level 2 - Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities; or
		·		Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
	For the Company, the above standard applies to cash equivalents and senior convertible notes. The Company utilizes the market approach to measure fair value for its financial assets and liabilities. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities.
	Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:
		Fair Value Measurements as of June 30, 2014
	(in thousands)		Level 1			Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Description
	Cash equivalents (a)	$	493,539		$	—	$	—	$	493,539
		(a)		Cash equivalents include funds held in money market instruments and are reported at their current carrying value, which approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments and are included in cash and cash equivalents in the consolidated balance sheet.
	The Company did not have any transfers of assets and liabilities between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value measurement hierarchy during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014.
	The carrying value of the senior convertible notes as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was $11,585 and $11,416, respectively, net of the unamortized discount. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the estimated fair value of the senior convertible notes was $12,142 and $12,035, respectively, based on quoted market prices. The Company determined the fair value of the convertible notes utilizing transactions in the listed markets for identical or similar liabilities. As such, the fair value of the senior convertible notes is considered Level 2.
	In addition to the financial assets included in the above table, certain of our non-financial assets and liabilities are to be initially measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. This includes items such as non-financial assets and liabilities initially measured at fair value in a business combination (but not measured at fair value in subsequent periods) and non-financial, long-lived assets measured at fair value for an impairment assessment. In general, non-financial assets and liabilities including goodwill, other intangible assets and property and equipment are measured at fair value when there is an indication of impairment and are recorded at fair value only when impairment is recognized. The Company has not recorded any impairments related to such assets and has had no other significant non-financial assets or non-financial liabilities requiring adjustments or write-downs to fair value as of June 30, 2014 or December 31, 2013.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	(13)  Income Taxes
	The Company’s effective tax rates were 24.0% and 37.5% for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, compared to 33.9% and 29.5% for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2013.
	The Company has not provided for any taxes on the unremitted earnings of its foreign subsidiaries, as the Company intends to permanently reinvest all such earnings outside of the U.S. We believe a calculation of the deferred tax liability associated with these undistributed earnings is impracticable.
	Tax years 2010 to 2013 are subject to examination by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. The Company has utilized U.S. loss carryforwards causing the years 1997 to 2007 to be subject to examination. The Company files income tax returns (which are open to examination beginning in the year shown in parentheses) in France (2011), Germany (2011), Japan (2007), Italy (2009), Switzerland (2008), the United Kingdom (2009), the Netherlands (2007), Australia (2009), Korea (2008), India (2012), and China (2013).

Segment_Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Information [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	(14)  Segment Information
	The Company operates in one reportable business segment. The Company conducts its business through subsidiaries in the United States, a subsidiary in Switzerland that operates a research and production facility, subsidiaries in France that operate a manufacturing facility and sales and service offices, and sales and services offices operated by subsidiaries in Europe (Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy and the Netherlands) and in Asia-Pacific (Australia, China, India, Japan and Korea). The Company has historically disclosed summarized financial information for the geographic areas of operations as if they were segments in accordance with ASC 280, “Segment Reporting.” Financial information concerning the Company’s geographical locations are based on the location of the selling entity.
	Summarized financial information concerning the Company’s geographical operations is shown in the following tables:
			Quarter Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
	(in thousands)		2014			2013		2014		2013
	Revenue from unaffiliated customers:
	United States		$	78,895		$	67,870	$	146,927	$	125,023
	Germany			19,562			13,286		43,387		25,197
	Other Europe			22,453			18,569		46,192		35,238
	Asia Pacific			30,602			21,062		62,764		37,408
	Total		$	151,512		$	120,787	$	299,270	$	222,866
	The Company’s revenue from unaffiliated customers by type was as follows:
			Quarter Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
	(in thousands)		2014			2013		2014		2013
	Printers and other products		$	61,948		$	54,190	$	122,701	$	93,913
	Materials			38,036			29,275		78,477		58,004
	Services			51,528			37,322		98,092		70,949
	Total revenue		$	151,512		$	120,787	$	299,270	$	222,866
	Intercompany sales were as follows:
			Quarter Ended June 30, 2014
			Intercompany Sales to
	(in thousands)		United States			Germany		Other Europe		Asia Pacific		Total
	United States		$	—		$	9,925	$	4,710	$	3,450	$	18,085
	Germany			446			—		1,350		—		1,796
	Other Europe			10,932			548		676		891		13,047
	Asia Pacific			331			-15		—		521		837
	Total		$	11,709		$	10,458	$	6,736	$	4,862	$	33,765
			Quarter Ended June 30, 2013
			Intercompany Sales to
	(in thousands)		United States			Germany		Other Europe		Asia Pacific		Total
	United States		$	—		$	4,658	$	4,234	$	1,075	$	9,967
	Germany			386			—		447		—		833
	Other Europe			5,292			674		1,097		93		7,156
	Asia Pacific			347			261		67		167		842
	Total		$	6,025		$	5,593	$	5,845	$	1,335	$	18,798
			Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
			Intercompany Sales to
	(in thousands)		United States			Germany		Other Europe		Asia Pacific		Total
	United States		$	—		$	20,862	$	9,657	$	5,796	$	36,315
	Germany			855			—		2,828		—		3,683
	Other Europe			20,975			1,878		1,008		1,446		25,307
	Asia Pacific			813			-15		—		1,203		2,001
	Total		$	22,643		$	22,725	$	13,493	$	8,445	$	67,306
			Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
			Intercompany Sales to
	(in thousands)		United States			Germany		Other Europe		Asia Pacific		Total
	United States		$	—		$	10,441	$	7,838	$	2,199	$	20,478
	Germany			704			—		1,806		—		2,510
	Other Europe			9,223			957		1,175		124		11,479
	Asia Pacific			872			641		67		422		2,002
	Total		$	10,799		$	12,039	$	10,886	$	2,745	$	36,469
	All revenue between geographic areas is recorded at prices that provide for an allocation of profit (loss) between entities. Income from operations, assets, and cash for each geographic area was as follows:
			Quarter Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
	(in thousands)		2014			2013		2014		2013
	Income from operations:
	United States		$	-7,036		$	11,643	$	-9,066	$	22,912
	Germany			451			-318		648		343
	Other Europe			2,124			235		4,525		2,001
	Asia Pacific			9,455			5,476		18,522		9,793
	Subtotal			4,994			17,036		14,629		35,049
	Inter-segment elimination			-632			-240		-750		-734
	Total		$	4,362		$	16,796	$	13,879	$	34,315
		June 30,			December 31,
(in thousands)	2014			2013
Assets:
United States	$	1,240,270		$	870,208
Germany		45,563			38,685
Other Europe		116,516			120,562
Asia Pacific		74,021			68,401
Total	$	1,476,370		$	1,097,856
	June 30,			December 31,
(in thousands)	2014			2013
Cash and cash equivalents:
United States	$	546,730		$	286,377
Germany		3,591			3,441
Other Europe		10,386			8,915
Asia Pacific		9,555			7,583
Total	$	570,262		$	306,316

Commitments_And_Contingencies

Commitments And Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]	'
Commitments And Contingencies	'
	(15)  Commitments and Contingencies
	The Company leases office space under various non-cancelable operating leases. Rent expense under operating leases was $2,598 and $4,910 for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to $1,440 and $2,818 for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2013.
	The Company has supply commitments for printer assemblies that total $65,621 at June 30, 2014, compared to $41,091 at December 31, 2013.
	Certain of the Company’s acquisitions contain earnout provisions under which the sellers of the acquired businesses can earn additional amounts. The total liabilities recorded for these earnouts as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was $10,120 and $5,578, respectively.
	Litigation
	In 2008, DSM Desotech Inc. filed a complaint, which it has subsequently amended, in an action titled DSM Desotech Inc. v. 3D Systems Corporation and 3D Systems, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (Eastern Division) asserting that the Company engaged in anticompetitive behavior with respect to resins used in certain of its stereolithography machines. The complaint further asserted that the Company infringed upon two of DSM Desotech’s patents relating to stereolithography machines.
	On January 31, 2013, the Court granted the Company summary judgment for all seven of the counts alleging anticompetitive behavior. On February 28, 2013, the parties filed a stipulation of dismissal of the remaining counts, and the Court dismissed those counts in connection with the settlement of these portions of the litigation. On March 29, 2013, DSM Desotech filed a notice of appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit regarding the Court’s granting of summary judgment in favor of the Company on all seven counts of alleged anticompetitive behavior. On April 18, 2014, the Federal Circuit affirmed the grant of summary judgment for all seven counts, dismissing all remaining claims asserted by DSM Desotech. DSM Desotech took no further action in response to the Federal Circuit's decision in favor of the Company, and the case has completely concluded.
	On November 20, 2012, the Company filed a complaint in an action titled 3D Systems, Inc. v. Formlabs, Inc. and Kickstarter, Inc. in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina (Rock Hill Division) asserting that Formlabs’ and Kickstarter’s sales of the Form 1 3D printer infringed on one of the Company’s patents relating to stereolithography machines. Formlabs and Kickstarter filed a motion to dismiss or transfer venue on February 25, 2013, and the Company filed a first amended complaint on March 8, 2013. On May 8, 2013, the Court granted the parties’ joint motion to stay the case until September 3, 2013 to enable the parties to continue settlement discussions. On November 8, 2013, the Company voluntarily dismissed the South Carolina complaint and filed a new complaint in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York asserting that Formlabs’ sales of the Form 1 3D printer infringed on eight of the Company’s patents relating to stereolithography machines.  On December 20, 2013, Formlabs filed a motion to dismiss the Company’s claims of indirect and willful infringement, and the Company filed a memorandum in opposition on January 6, 2014.  Formlabs filed a reply on January 16, 2014. The Court ruled on the motion to dismiss on May 12, 2014, granting in part and dismissing in part Formlabs’ motion. The Company filed a first amended complaint on May 16, 2014, and Formlabs filed its answer on June 2, 2014. The Company intends to pursue claims for damages against Formlabs.
	The Company is also involved in various other legal matters incidental to its business. The Company believes, after consulting with counsel, that the disposition of these other legal matters will not have a material effect on our consolidated results of operations or consolidated financial position.
	Indemnification
	In the normal course of business the Company periodically enters into agreements to indemnify customers or suppliers against claims of intellectual property infringement made by first parties arising from the use of the Company’s products. Historically, costs related to these indemnification provisions have not been significant and we are unable to estimate the maximum potential impact of these indemnification provisions on our future results of operations.
	To the extent permitted under Delaware law, the Company indemnifies directors and officers for certain events or occurrences while the director or officer is, or was, serving at the Company’s request in such capacity, subject to limited exceptions. The maximum potential amount of future payments the Company could be required to make under these indemnification obligations is unlimited; however, the Company has directors and officers insurance coverage that may enable the Company to recover future amounts paid, subject to a deductible and the policy limits. There is no assurance that the policy limits will be sufficient to cover all damages, if any.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	(16)  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
	The changes in the balances of accumulated other comprehensive income by component are as follows:
	(in thousands)	Foreign currency translation adjustment		Defined benefit pension plan		Liquidation of Non-US Entity			Total
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	6,692	$	-1,076	$	173	$	5,789
	Other comprehensive income		1,632		45		—		1,677
	Balance at June 30, 2014	$	8,324	$	-1,031	$	173	$	7,466
	The amounts presented above are included in other comprehensive income and are net of taxes. For additional information about foreign currency translation, see Note 7. For additional information about the pension plan, see Note 10.

Noncontrolling_Interest

Noncontrolling Interest	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]	'
Noncontrolling Interest	'
	(17)  Noncontrolling Interest
	As of June 30, 2014, the Company owned 95% of the capital and voting rights of Phenix Systems, a global provider of direct metal selective laser sintering 3D printers based in Riom, France. Phenix’s operating results are included in these condensed consolidated financial statements. In accordance with ASC 810, “Consolidation,” the carrying value of the noncontrolling interest is reported in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as a separate component of equity and condensed consolidated net income has been adjusted to report the net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest.

Subsequent_Event

Subsequent Event	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Subsequent Event [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Event	'
	(18)  Subsequent Event
	On July 30, 2014, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Simbionix USA Corporation (“Simbionix”) for $120,000 in cash, subject to customary closing adjustments. Simbionix is a provider of proprietary, high definition, 3D virtual reality surgical simulation, training and educational products for personalized medicine. Simbionix is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio and has a research and development center in Israel. Under the terms of the agreement, subject to customary closing conditions, the Company will acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Simbionix.

Basis_Of_Presentation_Policy

Basis Of Presentation (Policy)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Basis Of Presentation [Abstract]	'
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2014-09), which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in amounts that reflect the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 defines a five-step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, may require more judgment and estimates within the revenue recognition process than are required under existing U.S. GAAP.
	The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods therein, using either of the following transition methods: (i) a full retrospective approach reflecting the application of the standard in each prior reporting period with the option to elect certain practical expedients, or (ii) a retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of adoption (which includes additional footnote disclosures).  We are currently evaluating the impact of our pending adoption of ASU 2014-09 on our consolidated financial statements and have not yet determined the method by which we will adopt the standard in 2017.

Acquisitions_Tables

Acquisitions (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Acquisitions [Abstract]	'
Purchase Price Allocation To Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed	'
	(in thousands)	2014
	Fixed assets	$	2,737
	Other intangible assets, net		34,300
	Goodwill		44,181
	Other assets, net of cash acquired		2,042
	Liabilities		-14,234
	Net assets acquired	$	69,026

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Inventories [Abstract]	'
Components Of Inventories	'
	(in thousands)	2014		2013
	Raw materials	$	42,784	$	34,144
	Work in process		2,031		3,050
	Finished goods and parts		45,389		37,954
	Inventories, net	$	90,204	$	75,148

Property_And_Equipment_Tables

Property And Equipment (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Property And Equipment [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Property And Equipment	'
	(in thousands)	2014			2013		Useful Life (in years)
	Land	$	541		$	541	N/A
	Building		9,315			9,315	25
	Machinery and equipment		67,153			56,962	7-Mar
	Capitalized software — ERP		3,970			3,872	5
	Office furniture and equipment		3,916			3,586	5
	Leasehold improvements		10,344			9,395	Life of lease (a)
	Rental equipment		626			—	5
	Construction in progress		12,159			4,014	N/A
	Total property and equipment		108,024			87,685
	Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization		-48,353			-42,477
	Total property and equipment, net	$	59,671		$	45,208
		(a)		Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of (i) their estimated useful lives and (ii) the estimated or contractual life of the related lease.

Intangible_Assets_Tables

Intangible Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'
Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill	'
		2014						2013
	(in thousands)	Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net		Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net		Useful Life (in years)	Weighted Average Useful Life Remaining (in years)
	Intangible assets with finite lives:
	Licenses	$	5,875	$	-5,875	$	—	$	5,875	$	-5,875	$	—
	Patent costs		22,211		-7,195		15,016		21,545		-5,960		15,585	7-Jun	3
	Acquired technology		44,591		-15,410		29,181		30,095		-13,615		16,480	10-May	5
	Internally developed software		17,862		-13,583		4,279		18,097		-12,863		5,234	5	<1
	Customer relationships		113,067		-28,021		85,046		95,793		-18,283		77,510	13-May	5
	Non-compete agreements		21,010		-8,758		12,252		16,848		-6,666		10,182	11-Mar	3
	Trade names		10,708		-3,459		7,249		9,302		-2,211		7,091	10-Feb	3
	Other		23,668		-4,818		18,850		11,598		-4,081		7,517	<1 - 7	2
	Intangibles with indefinite lives:
	Trademarks		5,910		—		5,910		2,110		—		2,110	N/A	N/A
	Total intangible assets	$	264,902	$	-87,119	$	177,783	$	211,263	$	-69,554	$	141,709	<1 - 13	4

Accrued_And_Other_Liabilities_

Accrued And Other Liabilities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Accrued And Other Liabilities [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Accrued Liabilities	'
	(in thousands)	2014		2013
	Compensation and benefits	$	14,700	$	13,197
	Vendor accruals		5,691		5,449
	Accrued professional fees		582		493
	Accrued taxes		4,684		1,834
	Royalties payable		810		750
	Accrued interest		74		73
	Accrued earnouts related to acquisitions		1,414		5,872
	Accrued other		588		762
	Total	$	28,543	$	28,430
Schedule Of Other Liabilities	'
	(in thousands)	2014		2013
	Defined benefit pension obligation	$	5,830	$	5,861
	Long term tax liability		90		90
	Long term earnouts related to acquisitions		8,706		4,206
	Long term deferred revenue		5,038		4,218
	Other long term liabilities		2,842		826
	Total	$	22,506	$	15,201

Borrowings_Tables

Borrowings (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Borrowings [Abstract]	'
Summary Of Principal Amounts And Related Unamortized Discount On Convertible Notes	'
	(in thousands)	2014		2013
	Principal amount of convertible notes	$	12,540	$	12,540
	Unamortized discount on convertible notes		-955		-1,124
	Net carrying value	$	11,585	$	11,416

StockBased_Compensation_Plans_

Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Stock-Based Compensation Plans [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'
		Quarter Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	(in thousands)	2014		2013		2014		2013
	Restricted stock awards	$	8,362	$	3,125	$	15,638	$	5,346
Schedule Of Restricted Stock Units Award Activity	'
			Quarter Ended June 30,
			2014				2013
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)		Shares Awarded	Weighted Average Fair Value			Shares Awarded	Weighted Average Fair Value
	Restricted stock awards:
	Granted under the 2004 Incentive Stock Plan		143	$	50.31		68	$	46.84
	Granted under the 2004 Restricted Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors		17		49.26		12		48.43
	Total restricted stock awards		160	$	50.20		80	$	47.09
			Six Months Ended June 30,
			2014				2013
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)		Shares Awarded	Weighted Average Fair Value			Shares Awarded	Weighted Average Fair Value
	Restricted stock awards:
	Granted under the 2004 Incentive Stock Plan		376	$	69.00		291	$	39.14
	Granted under the 2004 Restricted Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors		17		49.26		12		48.43
	Total restricted stock awards		393	$	68.15		303	$	39.52

International_Retirement_Plan_

International Retirement Plan (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
International Retirement Plan [Abstract]	'
Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Costs And Other Amounts Recognized In Other Comprehensive Income	'
		Quarter Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	(in thousands)	2014		2013		2014		2013
	Service cost	$	43	$	24	$	88	$	47
	Interest cost		60		48		122		97
	Total	$	103	$	72	$	210	$	144

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share, Basic And Diluted [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Reconciliation	'
		Quarter Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)	2014			2013		2014		2013
	Numerator:
	Net income attributable to 3D Systems Corporation – numerator for basic net earnings per share	$	2,125		$	9,343	$	7,002	$	15,226
	Add: Effect of dilutive securities
	Interest expense on 5.50% convertible notes (after-tax)		—			—		—		—
	Numerator for diluted earnings per share	$	2,125		$	9,343	$	7,002	$	15,226
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares – denominator for basic net earnings per share		106,407			96,248		104,985		94,047
	Add: Effect of dilutive securities
	5.50% convertible notes (after-tax)		—			—		—		—
	Denominator for diluted earnings per share		106,407			96,248		104,985		94,047
	Earnings per share
	Basic and diluted	$	0.02		$	0.10	$	0.07	$	0.16
	Interest expense excluded from diluted earnings per share calculation (a)	$	206		$	511	$	362	$	1,508
	5.50% Convertible notes shares excluded from diluted earnings per share calculation (a)		876			1,925		876		2,852
		(a)		Average outstanding diluted earnings per share calculation excludes shares that may be issued upon conversion of the outstanding senior convertible notes since the effect of their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]	'
Summary Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis	'
		Fair Value Measurements as of June 30, 2014
	(in thousands)		Level 1			Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Description
	Cash equivalents (a)	$	493,539		$	—	$	—	$	493,539
		(a)		Cash equivalents include funds held in money market instruments and are reported at their current carrying value, which approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments and are included in cash and cash equivalents in the consolidated balance sheet.

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Information [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Revenue From Unaffiliated Customers By Geographic Area	'
			Quarter Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
	(in thousands)		2014			2013		2014		2013
	Revenue from unaffiliated customers:
	United States		$	78,895		$	67,870	$	146,927	$	125,023
	Germany			19,562			13,286		43,387		25,197
	Other Europe			22,453			18,569		46,192		35,238
	Asia Pacific			30,602			21,062		62,764		37,408
	Total		$	151,512		$	120,787	$	299,270	$	222,866
Schedule Of Revenue From Unaffiliated Customers By Product	'
			Quarter Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
	(in thousands)		2014			2013		2014		2013
	Printers and other products		$	61,948		$	54,190	$	122,701	$	93,913
	Materials			38,036			29,275		78,477		58,004
	Services			51,528			37,322		98,092		70,949
	Total revenue		$	151,512		$	120,787	$	299,270	$	222,866
Schedule Of Intercompany Sales By Geographic Area	'
			Quarter Ended June 30, 2014
			Intercompany Sales to
	(in thousands)		United States			Germany		Other Europe		Asia Pacific		Total
	United States		$	—		$	9,925	$	4,710	$	3,450	$	18,085
	Germany			446			—		1,350		—		1,796
	Other Europe			10,932			548		676		891		13,047
	Asia Pacific			331			-15		—		521		837
	Total		$	11,709		$	10,458	$	6,736	$	4,862	$	33,765
			Quarter Ended June 30, 2013
			Intercompany Sales to
	(in thousands)		United States			Germany		Other Europe		Asia Pacific		Total
	United States		$	—		$	4,658	$	4,234	$	1,075	$	9,967
	Germany			386			—		447		—		833
	Other Europe			5,292			674		1,097		93		7,156
	Asia Pacific			347			261		67		167		842
	Total		$	6,025		$	5,593	$	5,845	$	1,335	$	18,798
			Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
			Intercompany Sales to
	(in thousands)		United States			Germany		Other Europe		Asia Pacific		Total
	United States		$	—		$	20,862	$	9,657	$	5,796	$	36,315
	Germany			855			—		2,828		—		3,683
	Other Europe			20,975			1,878		1,008		1,446		25,307
	Asia Pacific			813			-15		—		1,203		2,001
	Total		$	22,643		$	22,725	$	13,493	$	8,445	$	67,306
			Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
			Intercompany Sales to
	(in thousands)		United States			Germany		Other Europe		Asia Pacific		Total
	United States		$	—		$	10,441	$	7,838	$	2,199	$	20,478
	Germany			704			—		1,806		—		2,510
	Other Europe			9,223			957		1,175		124		11,479
	Asia Pacific			872			641		67		422		2,002
	Total		$	10,799		$	12,039	$	10,886	$	2,745	$	36,469
Schedule Of Income Or Loss From Operations By Geographic Area	'
			Quarter Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
	(in thousands)		2014			2013		2014		2013
	Income from operations:
	United States		$	-7,036		$	11,643	$	-9,066	$	22,912
	Germany			451			-318		648		343
	Other Europe			2,124			235		4,525		2,001
	Asia Pacific			9,455			5,476		18,522		9,793
	Subtotal			4,994			17,036		14,629		35,049
	Inter-segment elimination			-632			-240		-750		-734
	Total		$	4,362		$	16,796	$	13,879	$	34,315
Schedule Of Assets By Geographic Area	'
		June 30,			December 31,
	(in thousands)	2014			2013
	Assets:
	United States	$	1,240,270		$	870,208
	Germany		45,563			38,685
	Other Europe		116,516			120,562
	Asia Pacific		74,021			68,401
	Total	$	1,476,370		$	1,097,856
Schedule Of Cash Equivalents By Geographic Area	'
		June 30,			December 31,
	(in thousands)	2014			2013
	Cash and cash equivalents:
	United States	$	546,730		$	286,377
	Germany		3,591			3,441
	Other Europe		10,386			8,915
	Asia Pacific		9,555			7,583
	Total	$	570,262		$	306,316

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	(in thousands)	Foreign currency translation adjustment		Defined benefit pension plan		Liquidation of Non-US Entity			Total
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	6,692	$	-1,076	$	173	$	5,789
	Other comprehensive income		1,632		45		—		1,677
	Balance at June 30, 2014	$	8,324	$	-1,031	$	173	$	7,466

Acquisitions_Narrative_Details

Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	6 Months Ended		1 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Apr. 02, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Apr. 16, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014
	item	Medical Modeling Inc. [Member]	Robtec [Member]	Robtec [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]
					Simbionix USA Corporation [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Number of businesses acquired	1	'	'	'	'
Date of acquisition agreement	'	'	16-Apr-14	'	'
Fair value of the consideration paid	'	$69,026	'	'	'
Cash paid for business acquisition	'	51,526	'	'	120,000
Value of shares paid for acquisition	'	$17,500	'	'	'
Business acquisition, ownership percentage	'	100.00%	'	70.00%	100.00%
Number years before purchasing remaining shares	'	'	'5 years	'	'

Acquisitions_Purchase_Price_Al

Acquisitions (Purchase Price Allocation To Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed) (Details) (Medical Modeling Inc. [Member], USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Medical Modeling Inc. [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Fixed assets	$2,737
Other intangible assets, net	34,300
Goodwill	44,181
Other assets, net of cash acquired	2,042
Liabilities	-14,234
Net assets acquired	$69,026

Inventories_Components_Of_Inve

Inventories (Components Of Inventories) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventories [Abstract]	'	'
Raw materials	$42,784	$34,144
Work in process	2,031	3,050
Finished goods and parts	45,389	37,954
Inventories, net	$90,204	$75,148

Property_And_Equipment_Narrati

Property And Equipment (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Property And Equipment [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization expense	$3,456	$2,251	$6,492	$4,432

Property_And_Equipment_Schedul

Property And Equipment (Schedule Of Property And Equipment) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'		'
Total property and equipment	$108,024		$87,685
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	-48,353		-42,477
Total property and equipment, net	59,671		45,208
Land [Member]	'		'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'		'
Total property and equipment	541		541
Building [Member]	'		'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'		'
Total property and equipment	9,315		9,315
Property and equipment, useful life, in years	'25 years		'
Machinery And Equipment [Member]	'		'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'		'
Total property and equipment	67,153		56,962
Capitalized Software - ERP [Member]	'		'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'		'
Total property and equipment	3,970		3,872
Property and equipment, useful life, in years	'5 years		'
Office Furniture And Equipment [Member]	'		'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'		'
Total property and equipment	3,916		3,586
Property and equipment, useful life, in years	'5 years		'
Leasehold Improvements [Member]	'		'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'		'
Total property and equipment	10,344		9,395
Leasehold improvements useful life	'Life of lease	[1]	'
Rental Equipment [Member]	'		'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'		'
Total property and equipment	626		'
Property and equipment, useful life, in years	'5 years		'
Construction In Progress [Member]	'		'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'		'
Total property and equipment	$12,159		$4,014
Minimum [Member] | Machinery And Equipment [Member]	'		'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'		'
Property and equipment, useful life, in years	'3 years		'
Maximum [Member] | Machinery And Equipment [Member]	'		'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'		'
Property and equipment, useful life, in years	'7 years		'
[1]	Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of (i) their estimated useful lives and (ii) the estimated or contractual life of the related lease.

Intangible_Assets_Narrative_De

Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Costs incurred to acquire intangible assets	'	'	$382	$1,313
Amortization expense for intangible assets	8,211	5,084	17,414	8,896
Annual estimated amortization expense, in 2014	33,517	'	33,517	'
Annual estimated amortization expense, in 2015	24,496	'	24,496	'
Annual estimated amortization expense, in 2016	21,784	'	21,784	'
Annual estimated amortization expense, in 2017	18,886	'	18,886	'
Annual estimated amortization expense, in 2018	$14,024	'	$14,024	'

Intangible_Assets_Intangible_A

Intangible Assets (Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets with finite lives: Accumulated Amortization	($87,119)	($69,554)
Intangible assets, Gross	264,902	211,263
Intangible assets, Net	177,783	141,709
Weighted average useful life	'4 years	'
Trademarks [Member]	'	'
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	5,910	2,110
Licenses [Member]	'	'
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets with finite lives: Gross	5,875	5,875
Intangible assets with finite lives: Accumulated Amortization	-5,875	-5,875
Patent Costs [Member]	'	'
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets with finite lives: Gross	22,211	21,545
Intangible assets with finite lives: Accumulated Amortization	-7,195	-5,960
Intangible assets with finite lives: Net	15,016	15,585
Weighted average useful life	'3 years	'
Acquired Technology [Member]	'	'
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets with finite lives: Gross	44,591	30,095
Intangible assets with finite lives: Accumulated Amortization	-15,410	-13,615
Intangible assets with finite lives: Net	29,181	16,480
Weighted average useful life	'5 years	'
Internally Developed Software [Member]	'	'
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets with finite lives: Gross	17,862	18,097
Intangible assets with finite lives: Accumulated Amortization	-13,583	-12,863
Intangible assets with finite lives: Net	4,279	5,234
Intangible assets, useful life	'5 years	'
Customer Relationships [Member]	'	'
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets with finite lives: Gross	113,067	95,793
Intangible assets with finite lives: Accumulated Amortization	-28,021	-18,283
Intangible assets with finite lives: Net	85,046	77,510
Weighted average useful life	'5 years	'
Non-Compete Agreements [Member]	'	'
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets with finite lives: Gross	21,010	16,848
Intangible assets with finite lives: Accumulated Amortization	-8,758	-6,666
Intangible assets with finite lives: Net	12,252	10,182
Weighted average useful life	'3 years	'
Trade Names [Member]	'	'
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets with finite lives: Gross	10,708	9,302
Intangible assets with finite lives: Accumulated Amortization	-3,459	-2,211
Intangible assets with finite lives: Net	7,249	7,091
Weighted average useful life	'3 years	'
Other [Member]	'	'
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets with finite lives: Gross	23,668	11,598
Intangible assets with finite lives: Accumulated Amortization	-4,818	-4,081
Intangible assets with finite lives: Net	$18,850	$7,517
Weighted average useful life	'2 years	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'1 year	'
Minimum [Member] | Patent Costs [Member]	'	'
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'6 years	'
Minimum [Member] | Acquired Technology [Member]	'	'
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'5 years	'
Minimum [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]	'	'
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'5 years	'
Minimum [Member] | Non-Compete Agreements [Member]	'	'
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'3 years	'
Minimum [Member] | Trade Names [Member]	'	'
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'2 years	'
Minimum [Member] | Other [Member]	'	'
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'1 year	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'13 years	'
Maximum [Member] | Patent Costs [Member]	'	'
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'7 years	'
Maximum [Member] | Acquired Technology [Member]	'	'
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'10 years	'
Maximum [Member] | Internally Developed Software [Member]	'	'
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Weighted average useful life	'1 year	'
Maximum [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]	'	'
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'13 years	'
Maximum [Member] | Non-Compete Agreements [Member]	'	'
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'11 years	'
Maximum [Member] | Trade Names [Member]	'	'
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'10 years	'
Maximum [Member] | Other [Member]	'	'
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'7 years	'

Accrued_And_Other_Liabilities_1

Accrued And Other Liabilities (Schedule Of Accrued Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]	'	'
Compensation and benefits	$14,700	$13,197
Vendor accruals	5,691	5,449
Accrued professional fees	582	493
Accrued taxes	4,684	1,834
Royalties payable	810	750
Accrued interest	74	73
Accrued other	588	762
Total	28,543	28,430
Other Current Liabilities [Member]	'	'
Current Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]	'	'
Accrued earnouts related to acquisitions	$1,414	$5,872

Accrued_And_Other_Liabilities_2

Accrued And Other Liabilities (Schedule Of Other Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Noncurrent Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]	'	'
Defined benefit pension obligation	$5,830	$5,861
Long-term tax liability	90	90
Long-term deferred revenue	5,038	4,218
Other long-term liabilities	2,842	826
Total	22,506	15,201
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]	'	'
Noncurrent Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]	'	'
Long term earnouts related to acquisitions	$8,706	$4,206

Hedging_Activities_And_Financi1

Hedging Activities And Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Hedging Activities And Financial Instruments [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency derivative contracts	$0	'	$0	'	$0
Foreign currency gain (loss)	($1,140)	$203	($1,345)	($762)	'

Borrowings_Narrative_Details

Borrowings (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
		item
Borrowings [Abstract]	'	'	'
Principal amount of convertible notes	$152,000,000	'	'
Interest rate	5.50%	'	'
Debt instrument periodic payment	'payable in cash semi-annually on June 15 and December 15 of each year	'	'
Converted number of common stock shares	'	69.9032	'
Conversion ratio per $1 of principal	'	1	'
Convertible note, conversion rate per share	'	$14.31	'
Amount of notes converted	'	0	63,420,000
Number shares that the notes are convertible	'	876,000	'
Debt maturity date	'	15-Dec-16	'
Notes issued with an effective yield	'	5.96%	'
Original issue discount	'	98.00%	'
Convertible notes capitalized costs	'	6,634,000	'
Proceeds from issuance of notes	'	$145,366,000	'
Redeemable convertible securities maximum, shares	'	1,118,000	'
Redeemable convertible securities price per share	'	$11.22	'

Borrowings_Summary_Of_Principa

Borrowings (Summary Of Principal Amounts And Related Unamortized Discount On Convertible Notes) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Borrowings [Abstract]	'	'
Principal amount of convertible notes	$12,540	$12,540
Unamortized discount on convertible notes	-955	-1,124
Net carrying value	$11,585	$11,416

StockBased_Compensation_Plans_1

Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restricted stock awards granted	160	80	393	303
2004 Incentive Stock Plan [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restricted stock awards granted	143	68	376	291
Restricted stock awards remaining to grant	'	'	138	'
2004 Restricted Stock Plan For Non Employee Directors [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restricted stock awards granted	17	12	17	12
Share based compensation expense	'	'	849	600
Restricted Stock Awards [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restricted stock awards granted	'	'	376	'
Share based compensation expense	8,362	3,125	15,638	5,346
Executive Officer [Member] | 2004 Incentive Stock Plan [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restricted stock awards granted	'	'	30	27

StockBased_Compensation_Plans_2

Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Schedule Of Stock-Based Compensation) (Details) (Restricted Stock Awards [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Restricted Stock Awards [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Share based compensation expense	$8,362	$3,125	$15,638	$5,346

StockBased_Compensation_Plans_3

Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Schedule Of Restricted Stock Units Award Activity) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restricted stock awards granted	160	80	393	303
Restricted stock awards granted, weighted average exercise price	$50.20	$47.09	$68.15	$39.52
2004 Incentive Stock Plan [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restricted stock awards granted	143	68	376	291
Restricted stock awards granted, weighted average exercise price	$50.31	$46.84	$69	$39.14
2004 Restricted Stock Plan For Non Employee Directors [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restricted stock awards granted	17	12	17	12
Restricted stock awards granted, weighted average exercise price	$49.26	$48.43	$49.26	$48.43

International_Retirement_Plan_1

International Retirement Plan (Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Costs And Other Amounts Recognized In Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) (International Retirement Plan [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
International Retirement Plan [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Service cost	$43	$24	$88	$47
Interest cost	60	48	122	97
Total	$103	$72	$210	$144

Earnings_Per_Share_Narrative_D

Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share, Basic And Diluted [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Average common shares for basic and diluted earnings per share	106,407	96,248	104,985	94,047
Earnings per share, basic and diluted	$0.02	$0.10	$0.07	$0.16

Earnings_Per_Share_Schedule_Of

Earnings Per Share (Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Reconciliation) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Nov. 30, 2011
Earnings Per Share, Basic And Diluted [Abstract]	'		'		'		'		'
Net income attributable to 3D Systems - numerator for basic net earnings per share	$2,125		$9,343		$7,002		$15,226		'
Numerator for dilutive earnings per share	2,125		9,343		7,002		15,226		'
Weighted average shares - denominator for basic net earnings per share	106,407		96,248		104,985		94,047		'
Denominator for dilutive net earnings per share	106,407		96,248		104,985		94,047		'
Earnings per share, basic and diluted	$0.02		$0.10		$0.07		$0.16		'
Interest expense excluded from diluted earnings per share calculation	$206	[1]	$511	[1]	$362	[1]	$1,508	[1]	'
5.5% Convertible notes shares excluded from diluted earnings per share calculation	876	[1]	1,925	[1]	876	[1]	2,852	[1]	'
Interest rate	'		'		'		'		5.50%
[1]	Average outstanding diluted earnings per share calculation excludes shares that may be issued upon conversion of the outstanding senior convertible notes since the effect of their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Narrat

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]	'	'
Fair value assets transferred from level 1 to level 2	$0	'
Fair value of liabilities transferred from level 1 to level 2	0	'
Carrying value of senior convertible notes	11,585	11,416
Estimated fair value of senior convertible notes	12,142	12,035
Asset impairments	$0	$0

Fair_Value_Measurements_Summar

Fair Value Measurements (Summary Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Cash equivalents	$493,539	[1]
Level 1 [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Cash equivalents	$493,539	[1]
[1]	Cash equivalents include funds held in money market instruments and are reported at their current carrying value, which approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments and are included in cash and cash equivalents in the consolidated balance sheet.

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Effective tax rate	24.00%	33.90%	37.50%	29.50%
U.S. Internal Revenue Service [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Tax years subject to examination	'	'	'2010	'
U.S. Internal Revenue Service [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Tax years subject to examination	'	'	'2013	'
U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Loss Carryforward [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Tax years subject to examination	'	'	'1997	'
U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Loss Carryforward [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Tax years subject to examination	'	'	'2007	'
France Tax Authority [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Tax years subject to examination	'	'	'2011	'
German Tax Authority [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Tax years subject to examination	'	'	'2011	'
Japan Tax Authority [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Tax years subject to examination	'	'	'2007	'
Italy Tax Authority [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Tax years subject to examination	'	'	'2009	'
Switzerland Tax Authority [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Tax years subject to examination	'	'	'2008	'
United Kingdom Tax Authority [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Tax years subject to examination	'	'	'2009	'
Netherlands Tax Authority [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Tax years subject to examination	'	'	'2007	'
Australia Tax Authority [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Tax years subject to examination	'	'	'2009	'
Korea Tax Authority [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Tax years subject to examination	'	'	'2008	'
India Tax Authority [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Tax years subject to examination	'	'	'2012	'
China Tax Authority [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Tax years subject to examination	'	'	'2013	'

Segment_Information_Schedule_O

Segment Information (Schedule Of Revenue From Unaffiliated Customers By Geographic Area) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue from unaffiliated customers	$151,512	$120,787	$299,270	$222,866
United States [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue from unaffiliated customers	78,895	67,870	146,927	125,023
Germany [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue from unaffiliated customers	19,562	13,286	43,387	25,197
Other Europe [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue from unaffiliated customers	22,453	18,569	46,192	35,238
Asia Pacific [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue from unaffiliated customers	$30,602	$21,062	$62,764	$37,408

Segment_Information_Schedule_O1

Segment Information (Schedule Of Revenue From Unaffiliated Customers By Product) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	$151,512	$120,787	$299,270	$222,866
Printers And Other Products [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	61,948	54,190	122,701	93,913
Materials [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	38,036	29,275	78,477	58,004
Services [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	$51,528	$37,322	$98,092	$70,949

Segment_Information_Schedule_O2

Segment Information (Schedule Of Intercompany Sales By Geographic Area) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Intercompany Sales	$33,765	$18,798	$67,306	$36,469
United States [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Intercompany Sales	18,085	9,967	36,315	20,478
Germany [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Intercompany Sales	1,796	833	3,683	2,510
Other Europe [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Intercompany Sales	13,047	7,156	25,307	11,479
Asia Pacific [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Intercompany Sales	837	842	2,001	2,002
Intercompany Sales To United States [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Intercompany Sales	11,709	6,025	22,643	10,799
Intercompany Sales To United States [Member] | Germany [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Intercompany Sales	446	386	855	704
Intercompany Sales To United States [Member] | Other Europe [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Intercompany Sales	10,932	5,292	20,975	9,223
Intercompany Sales To United States [Member] | Asia Pacific [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Intercompany Sales	331	347	813	872
Intercompany Sales To Germany [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Intercompany Sales	10,458	5,593	22,725	12,039
Intercompany Sales To Germany [Member] | United States [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Intercompany Sales	9,925	4,658	20,862	10,441
Intercompany Sales To Germany [Member] | Other Europe [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Intercompany Sales	548	674	1,878	957
Intercompany Sales To Germany [Member] | Asia Pacific [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Intercompany Sales	-15	261	-15	641
Intercompany Sales To Other Europe [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Intercompany Sales	6,736	5,845	13,493	10,886
Intercompany Sales To Other Europe [Member] | United States [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Intercompany Sales	4,710	4,234	9,657	7,838
Intercompany Sales To Other Europe [Member] | Germany [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Intercompany Sales	1,350	447	2,828	1,806
Intercompany Sales To Other Europe [Member] | Other Europe [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Intercompany Sales	676	1,097	1,008	1,175
Intercompany Sales To Other Europe [Member] | Asia Pacific [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Intercompany Sales	'	67	'	67
Intercompany Sales To Asia Pacific [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Intercompany Sales	4,862	1,335	8,445	2,745
Intercompany Sales To Asia Pacific [Member] | United States [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Intercompany Sales	3,450	1,075	5,796	2,199
Intercompany Sales To Asia Pacific [Member] | Other Europe [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Intercompany Sales	891	93	1,446	124
Intercompany Sales To Asia Pacific [Member] | Asia Pacific [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Intercompany Sales	$521	$167	$1,203	$422

Segment_Information_Schedule_O3

Segment Information (Schedule Of Income Or Loss From Operations By Geographic Area) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Income (loss) from operations	$4,362	$16,796	$13,879	$34,315
Subtotal [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Income (loss) from operations	4,994	17,036	14,629	35,049
Inter-Segment Elimination [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Income (loss) from operations	-632	-240	-750	-734
United States [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Income (loss) from operations	-7,036	11,643	-9,066	22,912
Germany [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Income (loss) from operations	451	-318	648	343
Other Europe [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Income (loss) from operations	2,124	235	4,525	2,001
Asia Pacific [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Income (loss) from operations	$9,455	$5,476	$18,522	$9,793

Segment_Information_Schedule_O4

Segment Information (Schedule Of Assets By Geographic Area) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Assets	$1,476,370	$1,097,856
United States [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Assets	1,240,270	870,208
Germany [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Assets	45,563	38,685
Other Europe [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Assets	116,516	120,562
Asia Pacific [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Assets	$74,021	$68,401

Segment_Information_Schedule_O5

Segment Information (Schedule Of Cash And Cash Equivalents By Geographic Area) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$570,262	$306,316	$349,255	$155,859
United States [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	546,730	286,377	'	'
Germany [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	3,591	3,441	'	'
Other Europe [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	10,386	8,915	'	'
Asia Pacific [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$9,555	$7,583	'	'

Commitments_And_Contingencies_

Commitments And Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended			6 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		1 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014
						DSM Desotech [Member]	DSM Desotech [Member]	Formlabs, Inc. and Kickstarter, Inc. [Member]	Formlabs, Inc. [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]
						item	item	item	item	DSM Desotech [Member]
										item
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Rent expense under operating leases	$2,598	$1,440	$4,910	$2,818	'	'	'	'	'	'
Supply commitments, printer assembly	65,621	'	65,621	'	41,091	'	'	'	'	'
Accrued liability recorded for earnouts	$10,120	'	$10,120	'	$5,578	'	'	'	'	'
Number of granted summary judgments by the court	'	'	'	'	'	'	7	'	'	'
Patents allegedly infringed	'	'	'	'	'	2	'	1	8	'
Number of count dismissed	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	7

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'
Beginning Balance, AOCI	$5,789
Other comprehensive income (loss)	1,677
Ending Balance, AOCI	7,466
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments [Member]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'
Beginning Balance, AOCI	6,692
Other comprehensive income (loss)	1,632
Ending Balance, AOCI	8,324
Defined Benefit Pension Plan [Member]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'
Beginning Balance, AOCI	-1,076
Other comprehensive income (loss)	45
Ending Balance, AOCI	-1,031
Liquidation Of Non-US Entity [Member]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'
Beginning Balance, AOCI	173
Other comprehensive income (loss)	'
Ending Balance, AOCI	$173

Noncontrolling_Interest_Detail

Noncontrolling Interest (Details) (Phenix Systems [Member])	Jun. 30, 2014
Phenix Systems [Member]	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Business acquisition, ownership percentage	95.00%

Subsequent_Event_Details

Subsequent Event (Details) (Subsequent Event [Member], Simbionix USA Corporation [Member], USD $)	1 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014
Subsequent Event [Member] | Simbionix USA Corporation [Member]	'
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'
Cash paid for business acquisition	$120,000
Business acquisition, ownership percentage	100.00%