VALENCIA,
Calif., Jan. 17, 2005 -
3D Systems Corporation (Nasdaq: TDSC), 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 (CAD) software, to provide end-users with a seamless
integration to the InVision™ 3-D Printer. Equipped with real time intelligence, the InVision 3-D Printer can detect the presence of SolidWorks® software on the host computer and automatically add a “Send to InVision” option to the SolidWorks’ file
pull-down menu.
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“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.”
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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 3-D models
in record time.”
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The InVision
3-D Printer will be on display at the SolidWorks World Conference in Orlando,
Florida, 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 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
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 to produce 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), or via email at moreinfo@3dsystems.com
About SolidWorks Corporation
SolidWorks Corporation, a Dassault Systèmes S.A. (Nasdaq: DASTY, Euronext Paris:
#13065, DSY.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, 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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