Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
Basis of Presentation	Jun. 30, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	(1) Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of 3D Systems Corporation and all majority and wholly-owned subsidiaries and entities in which a controlling interest is maintained (“3D Systems” or the “Company” or “we” or “our” or “us”). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. A non-controlling interest in a subsidiary reflects an ownership interest in a majority-owned subsidiary that is not attributable to the Company. For the periods presented, the Company's financial statements include a redeemable non-controlling interest (“RNCI”), which has been reported in temporary equity in the consolidated balance sheets. The net income (loss) attributable to the RNCI is presented as an adjustment to the Company's consolidated net income (loss) to arrive at net income (loss) attributable to 3D Systems Corporation in the consolidated statements of operations and consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). Furthermore, adjustments to record the RNCI at its redemption value are recorded to additional paid-in capital, and the excess redemption value is recognized as a reduction to the net income, or increase to the net loss, attributable to 3D Systems’ shareholders for purposes of reporting earnings or loss per share. See Note 11 for a summary of the activity related to the reported RNCI balance during the period. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) applicable to interim reports. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 (“2022 Form 10-K”). The year-end balance sheet data reported on our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet has been derived from the balance sheet included in our 2022 Form 10-K. The Company believes that the disclosures included in this Form 10-Q are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. 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 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. Our annual reporting period is the calendar year. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. All dollar amounts and other amounts presented in the accompanying footnotes are presented in thousands, except for per share information. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Variable Interest Entities (VIEs) Upon making an investment in an entity, we assess whether the entity is a VIE. The determination of whether an entity in which we hold a direct or indirect variable interest is a VIE is based on several factors, including whether the entity’s total equity investment at risk upon inception is sufficient to finance the entity’s activities without additional subordinated financial support. We make judgments regarding the sufficiency of the equity at risk based first on a qualitative analysis, and then a quantitative analysis, if necessary. We analyze any investments in VIEs to determine if we are the primary beneficiary. We perform this assessment at the time that we become involved with a VIE and reevaluate our conclusion upon the occurrence of a reconsideration event. In evaluating whether we are the primary beneficiary, we evaluate our direct and indirect economic interests in the entity. Determining which reporting entity, if any, is the primary beneficiary of a VIE is primarily a qualitative approach focused on identifying which reporting entity has both (1) the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact such entity’s economic performance and (2) the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from such entity that could potentially be significant to such entity. Performance of such analysis requires the exercise of judgment, and we consider a variety of factors in identifying the entity that holds the power to direct matters that most significantly impact a VIE’s economic performance including, but not limited to, the ability to direct a VIE’s operating decisions and activities. In addition, we consider the rights of other investors to participate in those decisions. In connection with our investment in Theradaptive in June 2023 (See Note 7), we concluded that Theradaptive was a VIE. We also concluded that we are not the primary beneficiary. As of June 30, 2023, our maximum exposure to losses associated with this VIE is limited to the $8,000 carrying value of our investment in Theradaptive, which is reported in other assets in our condensed consolidated balance as of June 30, 2023. We have no other investments in unconsolidated entities that have been determined to be VIEs. Equity Securities without a Readily Determinable Value We recognize investments in equity securities without a readily determinable fair value at cost minus impairment. We assess these investments for potential impairment if an event occurs or circumstances change that would indicate the carrying amount may be impaired. If applicable, impairment charges taken with respect to these investments are reported within interest and other income (expense), net in the consolidated statements of operations in the period in which an investment becomes impaired. No impairment charges were recorded during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 or 2022. Equity Method of Accounting The Company accounts for an investment in a joint venture using the equity method of accounting because it does not have a controlling interest and is not the primary beneficiary; however, the Company has the ability to exert significant influence. Under the equity method of accounting, the initial investment is recorded at cost, and the investment is subsequently adjusted for the Company’s proportionate share of the net earnings or losses and other comprehensive income or loss of the investee. Intercompany profits or losses associated with the Company’s equity method investment are eliminated until realized by the investee in transactions with third parties. Income or loss from this investment will be recorded as a separate line item in the consolidated statements of operations on a three-month lag. We evaluate material events occurring during the three-month lag period to determine whether the effects of such events should be disclosed in our financial statements. The Company will evaluate its investment in the joint venture for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the investment may not be recoverable. Other Accounting Policy Updates All other significant accounting policies described in the 2022 Form 10-K remain unchanged.