3D Systems Introduces DuraForm Flex Plastic, a New Rubber-Like, Tear-Resistant, Flexible Plastic for Use in All Selective Laser Sintering -- SLS -- Systems.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 at its annual Users Group Conference in Tucson, Ariz., the immediate availability of DuraForm(R) Flex plastic, a new rubber-like, tear-resistant, flexible plastic for the SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) See laser sintering and 3D printing. (R) system product line. DuraForm Flex plastic has superior tear resistance and enables customers to produce functional prototypes and end-use parts for which rubber-like flexible characteristics are required. Parts made from DuraForm Flex plastic can be substituted for urethane urethane (yoor´ithān´), n ethyl carbamate used as an anesthetic agent for laboratory animals, formerly used as a hypnotic in humans. , silicone silicone, polymer in which atoms of silicon and oxygen alternate in a chain; various organic radicals, such as the methyl group, CH3, are bound to the silicon atoms. or rubber parts. "This is yet another example of the close development collaboration between our key customers, suppliers and our own talented team," said Abe Reichental, 3D Systems' president and chief executive officer. "As a result of working closely with our customers to determine the best attributes and characteristics required in a flexible material, DuraForm Flex plastic is designed to handle harsh environmental conditions such as heat and chemicals, making it ideal for applications such as gaskets, hoses, seals, watertight parts, equipment and athletic shoes An athletic shoe is a generic name for a shoe designed for sporting and physical activities, and is different in style and build than a dress shoe. Originally known as sporting apparel, today they are known as casual footwear. . To further enhance the functionality of our new DuraForm Flex plastic, we are offering it in an array of colors not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed. See also: Color , including red, yellow, blue, white and black. The tight integration between DuraForm Flex plastic and our family of SLS systems enables customers to produce usable parts quickly on our SLS systems without the expense of traditional manufacturing methods. By producing rubber-like parts directly, our customers reduce their product development time to market and can easily customize parts without incurring additional tooling expense," 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, x2882 (or 661-295-5600, x2882 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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