3D Systems Announces First Installation of Sinterstation Pro SLS System at Harvest Technologies.VALENCIA, Calif. -- 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 ), a leading provider of rapid 3-D printing, prototyping and manufacturing solutions, announced today that Harvest Technologies has installed the first Sinterstation(R) Pro SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) See laser sintering and 3D printing. (R) system in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . Since 1995, Harvest Technologies has been a leading national provider of rapid manufacturing Building parts out of plastic or metal one layer at a time using a method of additive fabrication such as 3D printing. Multiple pieces, either similar or dissimilar, can be built simultaneously. and prototyping solutions, supplying high quality parts to a diverse customer base in fields such as aerospace, automotive and consumer goods consumer goods Any tangible commodity purchased by households to satisfy their wants and needs. Consumer goods may be durable or nondurable. Durable goods (e.g., autos, furniture, and appliances) have a significant life span, often defined as three years or more, and . It operates a state-of-the-art facility in Belton, Texas Belton is a city in Bell County, Texas, United States. The population was 14,623 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Bell CountyGR6. Geography Belton is located at (31.058904, -97. with fourteen 3D Systems' stereolithography The first 3D printing technology, which was pioneered by Chuck Hull of 3D Systems. See 3D printing. (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)) and selective laser sintering See laser sintering and 3D printer. (SLS(R)) systems. Harvest Technologies specializes in mid-volume manufacturing and rapid prototyping Building a part one layer at a time using a method of additive fabrication such as 3D printing. Such parts are used for concept modeling to determine if the product design meets the customer's expectations. of plastics, composites and cast metal alloy parts and assemblies. David K. Leigh, a co-founder of Harvest Technologies, is a fellow pioneer of selective laser sintering technology and in the early 1990's contributed to the development of the first commercial laser sintering Building prototypes and finished parts in a machine from powdered thermoplastics and metals that are cured by heat from a laser. From CAD drawings that have been cross sectioned into thousands of layers, the machine builds up the part by curing one layer at a time. system. 3D Systems' new Sinterstation Pro SLS systems, Models 140 and 230, feature intelligent process controls, modular design, automated powder handling and the largest available laser sintering build volume. Designed to meet the demands of end-use part manufacturing, these new systems offer excellent and repeatable part quality, significantly reduced labor intensity, clean and environmentally friendly processing and accelerated throughput. Equipped with 3D Systems' new Sinterstation Pro system, customers can cost-effectively manufacture medium quantities of plastic parts for a variety of applications, particularly in the aerospace, electronics and medical industries, and build large, functional prototypes, molds and patterns for automotive and consumer product applications. "Based on my 15 years of experience, I believe that the new Sinterstation Pro system significantly advances the laser sintering technology state-of-the-art," said David K. Leigh, Harvest Technologies' co-founder and operating manager. "What has been considered an effective prototyping tool is now a viable and practical manufacturing solution. "By investing in this system, we can effectively address all of our existing customer needs for large functional prototypes, as well as the emerging demand for mass customized end-use parts, and insure that we are able continue to provide our customers with the best quality parts in the shortest amount of time." "We are very pleased to have Harvest Technologies as our first Sinterstation Pro customer in North America," said Abe Reichental, 3D Systems' president and chief executive officer. "As an innovator in this field, and a leading supplier of high quality prototypes and parts, David and his team are an ideal lead-user for us to partner with so that we can learn to exploit the full potential of this new and exciting manufacturing system. "Working together with Harvest Technologies and other lead users in the rapid manufacturing arena, we expect to accelerate the pace of transformation and adoption of rapid manufacturing solutions and arm our customers with the competitive tools they need to grow their business profitably," concluded Reichental. About 3D Systems Corporation Founded in 1986, 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 moreinfo@3dsystems.com. About Harvest Technologies Harvest Technologies is a full service, high capacity provider of rapid prototyping and rapid production services. Utilizing the latest rapid manufacturing technologies, Harvest specializes in top quality functional prototypes, casting patterns and production parts in plastic, metal and elastomer elastomer (ĭlăs`təmər), substance having to some extent the elastic properties of natural rubber. The term is sometimes used technically to distinguish synthetic rubbers and rubberlike plastics from natural rubber. materials. Since 1995, Harvest Technologies has serviced a growing customer base across many industries such as aerospace, consumer products, automotive, and medical. More information on the company is available at www.harvest-tech.com. |
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