In'Tech Industries Purchases Multiple Viper SLA Systems from 3D Systems; Sets New Standards as a Service Bureau to Manufacturers of Hearing Aids and High Resolution Applications.To download high-resolution, print-ready JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. images, click on the thumbnail image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption To download high-resolution, print-ready JPEG images, click on the thumbnail image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption Business Editors NOTE TO MEDIA: Multimedia assets available VALENCIA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 9, 2003 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 ) announced today that U.S.-based company In'Tech Industries has purchased multiple Viper 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) systems to be used to produce master patterns for its injection molding injection molding n. A manufacturing process for forming objects, as of plastic or metal, by heating the molding material to a fluid state and injecting it into a mold. manufacturing capabilities and for digitally manufactured ear shell services to hearing aid manufacturers. In'Tech Industries is a leading supplier of miniature plastic hearing aid component parts for hearing aid manufacturers throughout the world. "The Viper SLA system was introduced in the Spring of 2001. Since that time we have seen companies push the limits of what can be produced with the Viper SLA system. In'Tech Industries is another example of how innovative designers and manufacturers are using the SLA systems for custom manufacturing," said Wayne Merson, business development manager, Hearing Aids Hearing Aids Definition A hearing aid is a device that can amplify sound waves in order to help a deaf or hard-of-hearing person hear sounds more clearly. . "Injection Molders by trade, adding solid imaging systems to their traditional mold shop manufacturing line, are breaking the mold when it comes to traditional manufacturing methods." "We chose the Viper SLA system to become part of our long term strategy. The common factor in all of our products is quality. The Viper SLA system was purchased to advance our tooling design which will allow us to improve our injection molding. The key to producing quality hearing aid components is precise manufacturing with obsessive quality assurance. Each part coming off the In'Tech production line is visually inspected by our quality control department," said Roger Neilson Roger Paul Neilson, CM (June 16, 1934 - June 21, 2003) was a National Hockey League coach, and was responsible for many innovations in the game. Born in Toronto, Ontario, after attending North Toronto Collegiate Institute, Neilson's coaching career began as a university Jr., Vice President Sales and Marketing. "Using the Viper SLA system for advanced digital manufacturing (ADM See add/drop multiplexer. (language) ADM - A picture query language, extension of Sequel2. ["An Image-Oriented Database System", Y. Takao et al, in Database Techniques for Pictorial Applications, A. Blaser ed, pp. 527-538]. (SM)) we know that quality now begins at the front-end of our process. We pride ourselves in manufacturing injection mold parts that meet 100% of our customers' design criteria Noun 1. design criteria - criteria that designers should meet in designing some system or device; "the job specifications summarized the design criteria" criterion, standard - the ideal in terms of which something can be judged; "they live by the standards of their . Because we provide services to the Hearing Aid industry first time success is critical." In addition to providing Hearing Aid manufacturers end-use parts, In'Tech Industries plans to expand its injection molding services to customers requiring high-resolution, detailed injection molded parts created from advanced digital manufacturing processes. About 3D Systems Founded in 1986, 3D Systems(R), the solid imaging company(SM), provides solid imaging products and systems solutions that reduce the time and cost of designing products and facilitate direct and indirect manufacturing. Its systems utilize patented proprietary technologies to create physical objects from digital input that can be used in design communication, prototyping, and as functional end-use parts. 3D Systems offers a wide range of imaging, communication rapid prototyping and on demand manufacturing systems including the MJM MJM Multi-Jet Modeling (prototyping manufacturing) MJM Metropolitan Japanese Ministry MJM Married Jewish Male product line (InVision 3-D printer and ThermoJet(R) solid object printer), SLA(R) (stereolithography The first 3D printing technology, which was pioneered by Chuck Hull of 3D Systems. See 3D printing. ) systems, SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) See laser sintering and 3D printing. (R) (selective laser sintering See laser sintering and 3D printer. ) systems, and Accura(R) materials (including photopolymers, metals, nylons, engineering plastics, and thermoplastics). More information on the company is available at www.3dsystems.com, or by phoning 888-337-9786, or 661-295-5600 ext. 2882 internationally, or email moreinfo@3dsystems.com About In'Tech Industries In'Tech Industries is a leading supplier of miniature plastic Hearing Aid Component Parts for Hearing Aid Manufacturers throughout the world. In'Tech Industries offer in-house custom design and tooling capability to meet the specific needs along with a variety of standard products that is unmatched in the industry. NAR NAR National Association of REALTORS NAR Nucleic Acids Research (journal) NAR National Association of Rocketry NAR Nationale Arbeidsraad (Dutch: National Labor Council; Brussels, Belgium) Industries was founded in 1967, a tooling and manufacturing company specializing in plastic injection molds. In 1990, In'Tech was founded as a sister company to meet the special needs of the Hearing Aid Industry. In 1998 the two companies merged to streamline operations and better serve our customers. For more information contact In'Tech Industries, Inc. at 763-576-8100 or visit the web site at www.InTech-Ind.com Note to editors: ADM and the solid imaging company are service marks; and si2 is a trademark; and ThermoJet, SLA, SLS, Accura, 3D Systems and the 3D logo are registered trademarks of 3D Systems Inc. The information contained in this press release includes "forward-looking statements". The company cautions readers not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those described in this release, for the reasons, among others, discussed in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements. 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