Rock Hill, South Carolina, Sep. 26, 2007 -
3D Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: TDSC), a leading provider of 3-D Modeling, Rapid Prototyping and Rapid Manufacturing solutions, announces the immediate availability of DuraForm® HST Plastic, a strong, temperature-resistant Rapid Manufacturing material for use in its Sinterstation® HiQ™ SLS® Systems.
Incorporating advanced fiber technology, DuraForm® HST (High Strength and Temperature) Plastic is an engineered material for applications that require improved strength, higher stiffness and elevated temperature resistance. With more cost-effective pricing than carbon-fiber filled materials and better recyclability than other competitive materials, DuraForm® HST is a cost-effective solution for both engineering applications and general purpose use.
DuraForm® HST offers good accuracy and repeatability in all X-Y-Z directions. This white-colored material is easy-to-process, resulting in parts with excellent surface detail. Processors performing secondary sanding or machining operations can expect to experience nice results with minimal effort.
As this non-conductive material is RF transparent, aerospace and motor sports customers concerned about faraday cage effects have embraced this material. Specific applications include UAV components, housings and enclosures and low- to mid-volume manufactured parts.
“DuraForm® HST Plastic for the Sinterstation® HiQ™ SLS® System is the latest example of our focused drive and determination to bring Additive Manufacturing technology onto the manufacturing floor,” said Abe Reichental, 3D Systems’ president and chief executive officer. “We expect that this new, tough, strong and temperature resistant Rapid Manufacturing material will help accelerate the adoption of our expertly integrated, cost-effective and flexible Rapid Manufacturing solutions.”
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 email at info@3dsystems-europe.com.
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