Acu-Cast Technologies Purchases 3D Systems' Viper(TM) Pro SLA(R) System.

Lawrenceburg, Tennessee-based company expands its Rapid Manufacturing business with advanced Stereolithography System from 3D Systems

ROCK HILL, S.C. -- 3D Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: TDSC), a leading provider of 3-D Modeling, Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing solutions, announced today that Acu-Cast Technologies, LLC, a leading one-stop shop specializing in Rapid Prototyping and short-run manufacturing, has purchased a Viper([TM]) Pro SLA([R]) System from 3D Systems to expand its large-part manufacturing capabilities for its customers.

With fast speed and excellent details, the Viper([TM]) Pro SLA([R]) System creates parts with the outstanding definition, accuracy, surface finish and maximum part size that is ordinarily associated with CNC machining. This system provides clean changeover of materials as well as remote operation and monitoring.

Acu-Cast Technologies, LLC, a rapid manufacturer located in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, with a complete suite of in-house services including aluminum or zinc metal castings, plastic urethane castings, SLA([R]) and SLS([R]) design models, and high-speed CNC machining, has expanded its Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing business with the purchase of a 3D Systems' Viper([TM]) Pro SLA([R]) System. Last year, it purchased two high-speed Sinterstation([R]) HiQ([TM]) SLS([R]) Systems to keep up with high customer demand for RP solutions.

"Building off the success we've experienced with the two SLS([R]) machines we purchased from 3D Systems, we felt the need for additional capacity to our existing Stereolithography department," said Gary D. Mitchell, owner of Acu-Cast Technologies. "We strive to give our customers what they ask for, and they wanted larger parts with good detail, quickly. With the Viper([TM]) Pro System, we are adding capacity to our in-house prototyping solutions while answering our customers' needs. We use several 3D Systems' resins, including the latest Accura([R])Materials, to give our customers fast, precision prototyping as part of our mission to become an extension of our customers' design, tool room and manufacturing departments."

"3D Systems works to bring the newest and best technology to part users and to provide first-class service bureaus like Acu-Cast with the capacity to succeed and improve their bottom line," said Abe Reichental, 3D Systems' president and chief executive officer. "Gary is a real visionary who built his business on vertical integration, the latest technology, high quality and personal interaction. With this investment, Acu-Cast Technologies demonstrates yet again its commitment to bringing the latest technology to its customers. It is an honor and a privilege to work with such a fine partner. We look forward to continuing to build our relationship with this innovative company."

About 3D Systems

3D Systems is a leading provider of 3-D Modeling, Rapid 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 via e-mail at [e-mail].

About Acu-Cast Technologies, LLC

Acu-Cast Technologies, LLC, is a one-stop shop specializing in rapid prototyping and short-run manufacturing. Acu-Cast processes are performed in-house to minimize the project turn-around time and to maximize the standard of quality. In-house services consist of aluminum or zinc metal castings, plastic urethane castings, SLA([R]) and SLS([R]) design models, and high-speed CNC machining. Acu-Cast Technologies is committed to PDQ service. (Prototypes Delivered Quickly)

More information on the company is available at www.acucast.com, or via e-mail at [e-mail].