3D Systems Introduces DuraForm AF Plastic, a New Cast Aluminum-like Engineered Composite for Use in All of its Selective Laser Sintering -SLS- Systems.VALENCIA, Calif. -- 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 rapid 3-D printing, prototyping and manufacturing solutions, announced today at its annual Users Group Conference in Tucson, Arizona Tucson (pronounced /ˈtusɑn/, Spanish: Tucsón [tuk'son] , the introduction of DuraForm(R) AF plastic, a new cast aluminum-like engineered composite plastic for its selective laser sintering See laser sintering and 3D printer. (SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) See laser sintering and 3D printing. (R)) system product line. The company expects to begin shipping DuraForm AF plastic during the second quarter of 2005. This plastic has the appearance of aluminum, the excellent surface finish and fine feature definition of nylon, and the superior stiffness of an engineered composite. It is an ideal material for applications such as aerodynamic models, jigs and fixtures jigs and fixtures Components of machine-tool installations, specially designed in each case to position the workpiece, hold it firmly in place, and guide the motion of the power tool (e.g., a punch press). , household appliances, casting patterns and functional prototypes such as cases and metal enclosures. DuraForm AF plastic maintains superior characteristics when recycled, enabling customers to produce consistent part quality through multiple build cycles with minimum waste. "DuraForm AF plastic has been proven to be a resounding re·sound v. re·sound·ed, re·sound·ing, re·sounds v.intr. 1. To be filled with sound; reverberate: The schoolyard resounded with the laughter of children. 2. success with our lead beta customers," said Abe Reichental, 3D Systems' president and chief executive officer. "Working closely with our customers we succeeded in developing a new and exciting composite that produces consistent parts through multiple build cycles on our SLS systems. Our beta customers found DuraForm AF plastic easy to process, and they were able to produce parts with impressive feature detail and finish. What's more, with DuraForm AF plastic our customers enjoy greater machineability and can readily drill and tap parts for final end-use. This is a significant benefit for our 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. customers as they move toward producing end-use parts directly on their SLS systems. "Our new DuraForm AF plastic, together with our introduction earlier this week of DuraForm Flex plastic and our new line of Sinterstation Pro manufacturing systems, underscores our strong focus and commitment to deliver comprehensive manufacturing solutions that improve our customer's bottom line," 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. |
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