Production Systems increase throughput of plastic parts.

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Able to process multiple materials, sPro(TM) 60 SLS® Centers let users manufacture stable, durable plastic parts at accelerated rates for demanding functional testing and end-use applications. Production systems employ CleanSweep IR sensor technology and offer flexibility to change materials. Optional features include ProScan digital imaging system and AccuTemp thermal control system.



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3D Systems Launches New, High-Performance sPro(TM) 60 SLS® Center at RAPID 2009



sPro(tm) 60 SLS(r) Centers Enable Users to Rapidly and Economically Manufacture Stable, Durable Plastic Parts for Demanding Functional Testing and End-Use Applications

ROCK HILL, S.C., May 12, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 3D Systems Corporation (Nasdaq:TDSC), a leading provider of Direct Rapid 3-D Printing, Prototyping and Manufacturing Solutions, announced today the launch and immediate availability of its new sPro 60 SLS(r) Centers at RAPID 2009, North America's annual Rapid & Additive Manufacturing event, being held from May 12 to May 14, 2009, in Schaumburg, IL.

Expanding 3D Systems' line of sPro Centers, the sPro 60 SLS(r) family of new cost-savings production systems enables users to rapidly manufacture stable, durable plastic parts for demanding functional testing and end-use applications. sPro 60 SLS(r) Centers feature enhanced productivity within an optimized build volume, new CleanSweep IR sensor technology, the ability to process multiple materials and the flexibility to change materials quickly.

Optional features include 3D Systems' ProScan digital imaging system and the AccuTemp thermal control system, which are designed for the most rigorous manufacturing applications. As part of its new product family 3D Systems is also introducing a new, affordable basic sPro 60 SLS(r) production system that offers unmatched value with the flexibility to upgrade to the more advanced sPro Production Centers as required.

"We are excited to showcase our newest Direct Rapid Prototyping and Direct Rapid Manufacturing solutions at RAPID 2009," said Kevin McAlea, Vice President and General Manager of 3D Systems. "The sPro 60 SLS(r) Center is 3D Systems' latest addition to our growing sPro family of production centers, which includes the sPro 140 and 230 high-productivity manufacturing Centers and sPro DM 125 and DM 250/300 SLM direct metal systems. This new product family offers the flexibility and versatility that has become the industry standard, together with unmatched part quality and throughput at attractive price points designed to expand application opportunities for this technology."

3D Systems is exhibiting its new sPro 60 SLS(r) Center at the RAPID 2009 Conference & Exposition along with its iPro 8000 SLA(r) Center, V-Flash(r) Desktop Modeler and ProJet 3-D Printing Systems, at Booth #215 in the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center.

About 3D Systems Corporation

3D Systems is a leading provider of 3-D Printing, Direct Rapid Prototyping and Direct Rapid Manufacturing solutions. Its systems and materials reduce the time and cost of designing products and facilitate direct and indirect manufacturing by creating actual parts directly from digital input. These solutions are used for design communication and prototyping as well as for production of functional end-use parts:
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