3D Systems Announces New Hearing Aid Manufacturing System.Desktop Manufacturing Desktop manufacturing or personal fabrication is the use of a personal computer to drive a printer that deposits (or catalyses) material in layers to form three-dimensional objects. It can be used for making prototypes or objects that have limited public demand. on Display at Denver Co. Audiology audiology /au·di·ol·o·gy/ (aw?de-ol´ah-je) the study of impaired hearing that cannot be improved by medication or surgical therapy. au·di·ol·o·gy n. Show ROCK HILL, S.C. & DENVER -- 3D Systems Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :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 3-D Modeling, 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. and Manufacturing solutions, announced today at the annual audiology show in Denver Colorado that it plans to introduce, in partnership with Dreve Otoplastik, a compact, fast, low-cost hearing aid manufacturing system based on its new Film Transfer Imaging (FTI FTI Free thyroxine index, see there ) technology, the V-Flash([TM]) HA 230 Manufacturing System, this fall. The HA 230 Desktop Manufacturing System can build high-quality, three-dimensional hearing aid shells within hours. This economical hearing aid-maker will enable hearing aid manufacturers to extend and expand the production of precise hearing aid components in a distributed model to their satellite operations and developing marketplaces. The V-Flash([TM]) HA 230 Manufacturing System is based on 3D Systems' recently announced, revolutionary fourth technology platform, Film Transfer Imaging (FTI) technology. This innovative and advanced technology enabled the development of this industry specific, fast and compact hearing aid-maker, a solution that the company expects will surpass all other current 3-D hearing aid manufacturing systems on the market. Dreve Otoplastik, a hearing aid and materials manufacturer with world-class experience, knowledge and success in these market applications, is developing materials specifically for the V-Flash([TM]) HA 230 Manufacturing System to enhance and provide outstanding, high-quality hearing aid shells production capabilities to customers. Dreve Otoplastik will be the world-wide distributor for the V-Flash([TM]) HA 230 Desktop Manufacturing Systems. "The accelerated development of the V-Flash([TM]) HA 230 Desktop Manufacturing System specifically for the hearing aid industry underscores our commitment to this marketplace," said Abe Reichental, 3D Systems' president and chief executive officer. "We believe that the availability of such a system will enable our hearing aid manufacturing customers to expand their operations into developing market applications. We are proud to enhance our already successful partnership with Dreve Otoplastik, a world-class hearing aid and dental materials development and manufacturing leader, and to develop high-quality, 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]))-like materials and solutions specifically for the hearing aid manufacturers." The V-Flash([TM]) HA 230 Desktop 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. System weighs about 100 pounds and has a maximum build volume of 6.75 by 9 inches and 8 inches tall. With standard power requirements, clean and simple operation, the HA Manufacturing System requires very little floor space, maximizing the users' facility utilization. Finished hearing aid shells will exhibit stereolithography-like accuracy, precision and quality. A proprietary cartridge system allows easy use of multiple colors back-to-back and provides the ability to change materials mid-build. The company plans to make the V-Flash([TM]) HA 230 Manufacturing System available for sale during fall of 2007 through Dreve Otoplastik. More information on this revolutionary new Manufacturing Systems is available at www.dreve.com. Forward-Looking Statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. Certain statements made in this release that are not statements of historical or Securities Litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company to be materially different from historical results or from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition to statements that explicitly describe such risks and uncertainties, readers are urged to consider statements in the conditional or future tenses or that include terms such as "believes," "belief," "expects," "estimates," "intends," "anticipates" or "plans" to be uncertain and forward-looking. Forward-looking statements may include comments as to the company's beliefs and expectations as to future events and trends affecting its business and expectations, including matters relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc the proposed restatements of the company's financial statements and related matters described herein, and are necessarily subject to uncertainties, many of which are outside the control of the company. The factors described under the headings "Forward-Looking Statements," "Cautionary Statements and Risk Factors," and "Risk Factors" in the company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as other factors, could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected or predicted in forward-looking statements. 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 via email at moreinfo@3dsystems.com. About Dreve Otoplastik GmbH Dreve Otoplastik sets standards for the fitting of hearing aids Hearing Aids Definition A hearing aid is a device that can amplify sound waves in order to help a deaf or hard-of-hearing person hear sounds more clearly. to the human ear. It develops and produces high quality, state-of-the-art medical devices and delivers innovative, quality and biocompatible biocompatible /bio·com·pat·i·ble/ (-kom-pat´i-b'l) being harmonious with life; not having toxic or injurious effects on biological function. products. More information on the company is available at www.dreve.com or via email at info@dreve.com. |
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