3D Systems and SolidWorks Team-Up to Provide Integrated End-User Solutions.VALENCIA, Calif. -- SolidWorks becomes first CAD provider to enable end-users to print in 3-D directly from their workstations to the InVision(TM) 3-D Printer 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, today announced that it has teamed up with SolidWorks Corporation, the #1 global supplier of 3-D computer aided design (application) Computer Aided Design - (CAD) The part of CAE concerning the drawing or physical layout steps of engineering design. Often found in the phrase "CAD/CAM" for ".. manufacturing". (CAD) software, to provide end-users with a seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. to the InVision(TM) 3-D Printer. Equipped with real time intelligence, the InVision 3-D Printer can detect the presence of SolidWorks(R) software on the host computer and automatically add a "Send to InVision" option to the SolidWorks' file pull-down menu Also called a "drop-down menu" or "pop-down menu," the common type of menu used with a graphical user interface (GUI). Clicking a menu title causes the menu items to appear to drop down from that position and be displayed. . "We are delighted to partner with SolidWorks, a world-class mechanical design software supplier," said Abe Reichental, 3D Systems' president and chief executive officer. "By teaming up with SolidWorks, our customers can submit a file directly to our InVision 3-D Printer without having to open another program to do so. To further enhance 3-D printing functionality and to make it as easy as 2-D printing, we developed an open-architecture intelligent system that allows CAD developers to integrate their CAD package with the InVision 3-D Printer smoothly and efficiently. We believe that facilitating seamless integration between SolidWorks' leading CAD solutions and our InVision 3-D Printer will further accelerate the adoption of this exciting technology by a growing number of CAD users around the world." "Using 3D Systems' technology, our users can now quickly and easily print a 3-D model of their current SolidWorks' design or assembly with only one click of the mouse," said Brian Houle, SolidWorks' partner program manager. "By providing fast, reliable, easy-to-use 3-D printing capabilities, we are further supporting our mission to unleash the power of 3-D for everyone in product development. This new technology will help make manufacturers' jobs easier, faster and more cost-effective by providing printable print·a·ble adj. 1. Capable of being printed or of producing a print: printable negatives. 2. Fit for publication: printable language. 3-D models in record time." The InVision 3-D Printer will be on display at the SolidWorks World Conference in Orlando, Florida The city of Orlando is a major city in central Florida and is the county seat of Orange County, Florida. According to the 2000 census, the city population was 185,951. A 2006 U.S. , on Sunday, January 30 through Thursday, February 2, 2005. All SolidWorks' users are invited to visit the 3D Systems' booth, number 301, and experience the difference the InVision 3-D Printer can make for their business. For more information regarding 3D Systems' trade show and event schedule, visit the 3D Systems' web site at www.3dsystems.com. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements made in this release are forward-looking statements. These statements include comments as to the company's beliefs and expectations as to future events and trends affecting the company's business. These forward-looking statements are based upon management's current expectations concerning future events and trends and are necessarily subject to uncertainties, many of which are outside the control of the company. The factors stated under the heading "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Cautionary Statements and Risk Factors" in management's discussion and analysis Management's discussion and analysis (MD&A) A report from management to shareholders that accompanies the firm's financial statements in the annual report. It explains the period's financial results and enables management to discuss topics that may not be apparent in the financial of results of operations and financial condition, which appear 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 such statements. 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: Transforming the way people design, develop and manufacture 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. About SolidWorks Corporation SolidWorks Corporation, a Dassault Systemes Dassault Systemes (Dassault Systèmes S.A.) (Pronounced - Dasoh) (NASDAQ: DASTY; Euronext: 13065) is a leading company specializing in 3D and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software. S.A. (NASDAQ:DASTY)(Euronext Paris Euronext Paris is France's securities market, formerly known as the Paris Bourse, which merged with the Amsterdam and Brussels exchanges in September 2000 to form Euronext NV, which is the second largest exchange in Europe behind the London Stock Exchange. : #13065, DSY DSY Drum Storage Yard .PA) company, develops and markets software for mechanical design, analysis and product data management. It is the #1 supplier of 3-D mechanical design software for the mainstream market. SolidWorks is the mainstream 3-D CAD market's leader in number of users in production, customer satisfaction and revenue. For the latest news, information or a live online demonstration, visit the company's Web site (www.solidworks.com) or call 1-800-693-9000 (outside of North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , call +1-978-371-5000). Note to Editors: InVision is a trademark of 3D Systems, Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. |
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