3D Systems Announces Availability of a Suite of New Products Designed to Improve Its Customers' Bottom Line.To download high-resolution, print-ready JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. images, click on the thumbnail A miniature representation of a page or image that is used to identify a file by its contents. Clicking the thumbnail opens the file. Thumbnails are an option in file managers, such as Windows Explorer, and they are found in photo editing and graphics program to quickly browse multiple image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption To download high-resolution, print-ready JPEG images, click on the thumbnail image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption To download high-resolution, print-ready JPEG images, click on the thumbnail image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=4655015 VALENCIA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 2004 3D Systems Corporation (Nasdaq:TDSC TDSC Thai Development Support Committee TDSC Time Domain Signal Coding TDSC Test Driver System - Charlie TDSC Time-Domain Spreading Code ) announced the availability of a suite of new products for its SLA (1) (StereoLithography Apparatus) See 3D printing. (2) (Service Level Agreement) A contract between the provider and the user that specifies the level of service expected during its term. (R), SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) See laser sintering and 3D printing. (R) and MJM MJM Multi-Jet Modeling (prototyping manufacturing) MJM Metropolitan Japanese Ministry MJM Married Jewish Male platforms designed specifically to improve its customers' bottom line. The new products include software upgrades that enhance the performance of selective laser sintering See laser sintering and 3D printer. (SLS) systems, a part washer washer Orthopedics A flattened disk of metal with a central hole used to distribute stress under a screw head to prevent thin cortical bone from splitting; serrated washers are used to affix avulsed ligaments, small avulsion fractures or comminuted fractures to the for productivity enhancement for its stereolithography The first 3D printing technology, which was pioneered by Chuck Hull of 3D Systems. See 3D printing. (SLA) systems and a new finisher for automated support removal for objects produced by 3-D printing systems. The new LS 3.3 software provides a host of new features that directly benefit the 3D Systems' SLS system users including improved scanning options, improved productivity and enhanced part placement. Complementing the new LS 3.3 software, two additional software products are now available for purchase: SinterScan(TM) software and Real Monitor(TM) software. The SinterScan software significantly improves surface finish, providing customers with better quality DuraForm(TM) PA/GF and CastForm(TM) PS parts and reducing any required post-finishing labor (Picture 1). The Real Monitor software provides customers with a new SPC 1. (business) SPC - Statistical Process Control. Something to do with quality management. 2. (body) SPC - Software Productivity Centre. 3. (company) SPC - Software Publishing Corporation. 4. (statistical process control) tool by allowing them to easily track and analyze important system information during builds. Recognizing the need to reduce post-processing time and labor intensity Labor intensity is the relative proportion of labor (compared to capital) used in a process. The term "labor intensive" can be used when proposing the amount of work that is assigned to each worker/employee (labor), emphasizing on the skill involved in the respective line of work. , 3D Systems introduced the ProClean SL part washer, a convenient, integrated, turnkey stereolithography solution. ProClean SL is an affordable, small-footprint SL part-cleaning solution for small to medium-sized parts (Picture 2). This simple, easy-to-use, compact parts washer automatically cleans SL parts in approximately 10 minutes, reducing the labor intensity of post-processing activities. The InVision Finisher (Picture 3) complements the InVision 3-D printer by providing automated support removal functionality. Easy to use, precise thermal controls ensure fast, reliable, repeatable and convenient support removal and part finishing for models produced with the InVision 3-D printer. "These products enhance the production capability of our systems and demonstrate our commitment to providing our customers with real manufacturing solutions. This is a continuation of our efforts to provide to our customers with measurable economic benefits. We are pleased to deliver yet another meaningful installment on this commitment," said Abe Reichental, 3D Systems' President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are focused on developing useful customer solutions by creating and nurturing a strong culture of innovation with emphasis on total system development. Our commitment to advance the state of the art, in combination with the emergence of enhanced systems capabilities, advanced materials Advanced Materials is a leading peer-reviewed materials science journal published every two weeks. Advanced Materials includes Communications, Reviews, and Feature Articles from the cutting edge of materials science, including topics in chemistry, physics, , focused field service and an extensive, dedicated application engineering organization, results in greater benefits for our customers," continued Reichental. "Expertly integrated system solutions, not machines or products alone, address our customers needs. Our ability to deliver complete solutions enables us to become a valuable partner in our customers' product development and manufacturing processes. Through this partnership, we continue to develop a deeper understanding of our customers' operations, which ultimately helps us to continuously develop and deliver new and improved solutions that enhance the value we provide, resulting in valuable long-term relationships between 3D Systems and our customers." About 3D Systems Founded in 1986, 3D Systems(R), the solid imaging company(SM), provides solid imaging products and systems solutions that reduce the time and cost of designing products and facilitate direct and indirect manufacturing. Its systems utilize patented proprietary technologies to create physical objects from digital input that can be used in design communication, prototyping and as functional end-use parts. More information on the company is available at www.3dsystems.com, or by phoning 888/337-9786, ext. 2882 (or 661/295-5600, ext. 2882 from outside the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. ), or via email at moreinfo@3dsystems.com. MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=4655015 |
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