3D Systems Ships First SLA 7000 High-End System to France

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VALENCIA, Calif., Jan. 16, 2001 - 3D Systems Corp. (Nasdaq: TDSC) today announced that Cresilas SA, a Paris-based rapid prototyping service bureau, has acquired the first high-end SLA® 7000 system in France.

The largest service bureau in France, Cresilas now operates 13 solid imaging machines from 3D Systems - seven SLA 250 systems, two SLA 500 systems, two SLA 5000 systems, one ThermoJet® solid object printer, and the new SLA 7000 system.

According to Philip Hoarau, founder of Cresilas, the company acquired the SLA 7000 system to reduce fulfillment time and increase the number of orders it can accept. He added, "SLA systems produce high-precision, custom prototypes and can be used to manufacture parts composed of highly complex geometric shapes. It also allows us to reduce manufacturing costs by eliminating several process steps."

Hoarau expects to enter new markets where the production of large component parts has until now been very slow and far more costly. He said the SLA 7000 system can produce large parts "at least two or three times faster" than traditional methods. The time saved will allow Cresilas to quote shorter lead times without compromising clients' quality requirements.

"With this new machine, we have entered industrial-scale prototype production. Our business is based almost entirely on stereolithography technology from 3D Systems," Hoarau said.

Grant Flaharty, senior vice president of worldwide sales and marketing at 3D Systems, said, "Cresilas will benefit from the SLA 7000 system's speed and accuracy.

"The addition of the SLA 7000 system to Cresilas' renowned offerings propels it into a new class of rapid prototyping companies," Flaharty said. "We expect to see continued international acceptance of our high-end solid imaging machine in a variety of industries. Companies worldwide are recognizing the unparalleled benefits of this system and the functionality of the materials."

About Cresilas
Founded in 1993 by Philip Hoarau, Cresilas specializes in the production of models and prototypes from digital data. In addition to the high-demand automobile sector, Cresilas also manufactures parts for numerous other industries, including aviation, electronics, telecommunications, casting, medical, sport and leisure equipment and packaging.

About 3D Systems
3D Systems provides solid imaging products and services that substantially reduce the time and cost required to design, test and manufacture products. The company's systems utilize patented technologies that create physical objects from digital input.

3D Systems currently offers the ThermoJet® office printer and SLA® industrial systems, which include proprietary software and materials. Product pricing in the U.S. begins at $49,995 for the company's entry-level printer and extends up to $799,000 for its feature-rich industrial SLA system. The company also licenses the 3D Keltool® process, a complementary application that produces injection molding and die casting inserts from SLA system master patterns.

Based in Valencia, Calif., 3D Systems was founded in 1986 and is recognized as the world technology and market leader in solid imaging. For additional information, visit the company's Website at www.3dsystems.com or phone (661) 295-5600, ext. 2882 or toll-free (888) 337-9786, ext. 754. For an investor packet, call the company's shareholder communications service at (800) 757-1799.

Note to editors: ThermoJet, SLA, Keltool and the 3D logo are registered trademarks of 3D Systems.

Except for the historical information contained in this news release, the matters discussed include forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including: the availability and acceptance of products, the impact of competitive products and pricing, and other risks detailed in the company's SEC reports including its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 1999, and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, June 30 and Sept. 30, 2000.