3D Systems Announces Company-wide Campaign to Raise Money for Disaster Relief Fund for Victims of Hurricane Katrina.

VALENCIA, Calif. -- 3D Systems Corporation (Nasdaq:TDSC), a leading provider of rapid 3-D printing, prototyping and manufacturing solutions, announced today that it launched a campaign to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

"Each of us at 3D Systems is deeply saddened by this tragedy, and our hearts go out to the thousands of people affected by Hurricane Katrina," said Abe Reichental, 3D Systems' president and chief executive officer. "Recognizing a deep individual and corporate responsibility and commitment toward local, national and international communities where we conduct our business every day, we felt compelled to establish the 3D Systems' Hurricane Katrina Relief Campaign.

"As part of our company-wide effort, every employee is encouraged to contribute a donation to the American Red Cross. For every dollar that an employee contributes, 3D Systems will match the contribution 1:1 to the American Red Cross," continued Reichental. "Additionally, for every employee who donates blood to the Red Cross, 3D Systems will donate $100.

"We are deeply committed to this important effort, and we hope that our participation will help the affected regions to recover and to rebuild their homes and communities," concluded Reichental.

About 3D Systems Corporation

3D Systems is a leading provider of rapid 3-D printing, prototyping and 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: Transform your products.

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), or via email at [e-mail].