3D Systems Announces the Availability of Accura(R) 25 Plastic, a New Molded Polypropylene-Like Engineered Material.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 the immediate availability of Accura(R) 25 SL plastic, a new, opaque, white, advanced engineered material that simulates the look and feel of molded polypropylene polypropylene (pŏl'ēprō`pəlēn), plastic noted for its light weight, being less dense than water; it is a polymer of propylene. It resists moisture, oils, and solvents. . Accura 25 plastic is designed for use on all solid-state-equipped 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) systems, including the new Viper(TM) Pro SLA system. "In today's fiercely competitive new product development environment, engineers and designers demand materials that mimic the characteristics and aesthetics aesthetics (ĕsthĕt`ĭks), the branch of philosophy that is concerned with the nature of art and the criteria of artistic judgment. of engineered plastics," said Abe Reichental, 3D Systems' president and chief executive officer. "Accura 25 plastic provides the look and feel of molded polypropylene and delivers excellent accuracy, speed and shape-memory, making it suitable for functional prototypes as well as master patterns. "The durability and flexibility of Accura 25 plastic makes it ideal for automotive and electronics applications. In the automotive industry The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. In 2006, more than 69 million motor vehicles, including cars and commercial vehicles were produced worldwide. , where polypropylene is commonly used, Accura 25 plastic is ideal for prototyping and design of trim components and fascia fascia (făsh`ēə), fibrous tissue network located between the skin and the underlying structure of muscle and bone. Fascia is composed of two layers, a superficial layer and a deep layer. . In the electronics 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 industry, Accura 25 plastic is a perfect match for the design and test of connectors, wiring harnesses and enclosures," continued Reichental. "Because its performance characteristics are similar to molded polypropylene, Accura 25 plastic can replace and displace dis·place tr.v. dis·placed, dis·plac·ing, dis·plac·es 1. To move or shift from the usual place or position, especially to force to leave a homeland: today's customers' dependence on CNC-machined parts. Also, the superior speed, accuracy and detailed feature resolution of Accura 25 plastic makes it optimal for service providers who need a material that can be used for functional prototypes or master patterns. The high production speed of Accura 25 plastic results in more economically priced parts and is likely to open new doors and to create new opportunities for service providers and customers to expand their own market opportunities. "We are dedicated to providing our customers with materials and systems that improve their bottom line and to providing them with the features they require. Accura 25 plastic is another significant step in providing our customers with solutions that reduce their time to market and improve the quality and value proposition of their products," 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 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. |
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