3D Systems acquired Freedom of Creation in May of 2011. FOC was a pioneering design and research company that specialized in 3D printing technologies. The product of this work was a part of the FOC Collection or commercialized by design labels. Since 2000 that extensive research resulted in a number innovative commercial products, in the development of new industrial materials and software products, and was the foundation for significant R&D projects with a range of industrial partners. Our products have been published and exhibited around the world. They have also been selected for permanent museum collections and have received numerous design accolades worldwide.