3D Systems Forms Distributorship With Model Master.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers VALENCIA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 28, 2000 3D Systems Corp. (Nasdaq:TDSC TDSC Thai Development Support Committee TDSC Time Domain Signal Coding TDSC Test Driver System - Charlie TDSC Time-Domain Spreading Code ) today announced that Model Master Inc., a solutions provider for the jewelry and awards industries, will distribute ThermoJet(TM) solid object printers in the U.S. The ThermoJet printer will be incorporated into Model Master's industry-leading product offerings, which are used by jewelry and awards makers to design and manufacture highly detailed products. The printer will be offered as a solution for producing castable wax patterns directly from a variety of computer-aided design computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), form of automation that helps designers prepare drawings, specifications, parts lists, and other design-related elements using special graphics- and calculations-intensive (CAD) software applications. "The ThermoJet printer from 3D Systems allows our customers to produce solid, wax-based production models for manufacturing jewelry directly from CAD files," said Cecily Considine, chief executive officer of Model Master. "This technology revolutionizes the jewelry industry by significantly reducing production time, cutting cost and increasing accuracy and repeatability in design patterns. "The ThermoJet printer is an integral part of our total solution package offered to our customers," Considine said. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Clark Crawford, senior director of business development for office systems at 3D Systems, "We are excited to have Model Master as a distributor of the ThermoJet printer for this market and anticipate great benefit from their knowledge of and reputation in this industry. The ThermoJet printer adds to their already-broad product offering and allows their customers to have access to the latest solid imaging technology. "We are continuing to develop a wide range of new applications for our solid imaging products, including the ThermoJet printer. By adding Model Master as a distributor, we are making considerable progress in the market-acceptance of this technology within the jewelry, trophy and award industries. Based on the strengths of our products, we are expanding our participation in many diverse industries, which will foster the company's growth," Crawford said. ThermoJet office printers quickly convert computer designs and other digital data into solid models using technology similar to ink jet See inkjet printer. printing. Instead of printing ink, the ThermoJet printer deposits layers of a thermoplastic A polymer material that turns to liquid when heated and becomes solid when cooled. There are more than 40 types of thermoplastics, including acrylic, polypropylene, polycarbonate and polyethylene. material to build up a solid object. Models can be held, evaluated and used as master patterns for investment casting investment casting Precision casting for forming metal shapes with minutely precise details. Casting bronze or precious metals typically involves several steps, including forming a mold around the sculptured form; detaching the mold (in two or more sections); coating its . About 3D Systems 3D Systems provides solid imaging products and services that substantially reduce the time and cost required to design, test and manufacture products. The company's systems utilize patented technologies that create physical objects from digital input. 3D Systems currently offers the ThermoJet(TM) office printer and 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) industrial systems, which include proprietary software and materials. Product pricing in the U.S. begins at $49,995 for the company's entry-level printer and extends up to $799,000 for its feature-rich industrial SLA system. These products offer a wide range of applications to a variety of industries. Based in Valencia, Calif., 3D Systems was founded in 1986 and is recognized as the world technology and market leader in solid imaging. For additional information, visit the company's Website at www.3dsystems.com or phone (888) 337-9786, ext. 747. For an investor packet, call the company's shareholder communications service at (800) 757-1799. About Model Master Model Master is the leading provider of CAD/CAM CAD/CAM in full computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing. Integration of design and manufacturing into a system under direct control of digital computers. systems to the jewelry industry. The company's success can be attributed to its ability to offer full working systems for production modeling. By combining CAD software, training and technical support with a proprietary line of milling machines, Model Master has introduced cutting-edge technology to the jewelry industry. Model Master currently manufactures a variety of milling machines, priced starting as low as $5,000 for the ART MILL system, and going up to $34,000 for the servo-driven GANTRY Gantry A name for the couch or table used in a CT scan. The patient lies on the gantry while it slides into the x-ray scanner portion. Mentioned in: Computed Tomography Scans system. These systems are used for everything from creating castable wax models to metal injection molds. Based 40 miles north of Atlanta, in Canton, Ga., Model Master provides everything from 3D scanners to 3D printers and high precision milling equipment. For more information, contact Model Master at (770) 345-1316 or go to www.modelmaster.com. Note to editors: ThermoJet is a trademark of 3D Systems. 3D Systems, SLA and the 3D logo are registered trademarks of 3D Systems. Except for the historical information contained in this news release, the matters discussed include 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. that involve risks and uncertainties including: the availability and acceptance of products, including the acceptance 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. solutions, the impact of competitive products and pricing, dependence on key personnel and suppliers, industry-wide domestic and international economic conditions, and other risks detailed in the company's SEC reports including its annual report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the year ended December 31, 1999, and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. for the quarter ended June 30, 2000. |
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