In 1986, 3D Systems founded the rapid prototyping industry and became the world leader in this field. Since 1999, the company has moved to expand the horizons of its technology into direct manufacturing. 3D Systems, the solid imaging company^SM, provides digital imaging solutions that transform virtual computer designs into physical models. As a result, manufacturers are able to condense the time it takes to bring new products to market, while improving quality and reducing costs. Compared to traditional handcrafting or machining methods, solid imaging enables users to develop and maintain a critical competitive edge.

3D Systems' solid imaging technology is used worldwide to generate product concept models, functional prototypes, master patterns for tooling and end-use production parts for direct and indirect manufacturing, also known as advanced digital manufacturing. 3D Systems is the originator of the advanced digital manufacturing (ADM^SM) solution for manufacturing applications. ADM is the utilization of 3D Systems solid imaging technologies to accelerate production of smaller volumes of customized/ specialized parts. A typical ADM center is expected to contain multiple 3D Systems' SLA, MJM and/or SLS systems dedicated to full-time manufacturing applications.

The company's systems utilize patented stereolithography, selective laser sintering, direct composite manufacturing and 3-D printing processes to fabricate physical objects using input from computer-aided design and manufacturing software, or 3-D scanning and sculpting devices.

A tightly integrated package combining hardware, software, materials and process gives 3D Systems one of the broadest ranges of solid imaging solutions in the world. Its comprehensive range of products consist of; the SLA® (stereolithography) product line, the SLS® (selective laser sintering) product line, the DCM (direct composite manufacturing) product line, the MJM (multi-jet modeling) product line, and the Accura® material line (including photopolymers, metals, nylons, engineering plastics, and thermoplastics). which provides a breadth of prototype and manufacturing materials for all 3D Systems solid imaging systems.

Product pricing in the U.S. ranges from $49,995, for the ThermoJet printer, to $799,000 for the high-end SLA 7000 system. 3D Systems' multiple platform product line enables companies to choose the most appropriate systems for applications ranging from the creation of design communication models to prototypes to production parts.

Based in Valencia, Calif., 3D Systems is recognized as the world technology and market leader in solid imaging and advanced digital manufacturing. For additional information not located on the 3D Systems website contact 3D Systems via email: , or by phoning 888/337-9786, or 661/295-5600 ext. 2882 internationally. An investor packet can be obtained by calling 800/757-1799.