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3D Systems Corporation announced today that we earned 40 cents per share, fully diluted, for the fourth quarter of 2010 on a 42% revenue increase and a 400 basis point gross profit margin expansion compared to the fourth quarter of 2009. The company’s quarterly and annual earnings per share benefited by 5 cents per share from releasing a portion of its valuation allowance on deferred tax assets.

The company earned 83 cents per share, fully diluted, for the full year 2010 and generated $31.8 million of cash from operations. After using $20.8 million to fund strategic investing activities, the company ended 2010 with $37.3 million of available cash compared to $24.9 million at December 31, 2009.

“Our record fourth quarter and full year results validate our long term operating model,” said Abe Reichental, 3D Systems’ President and Chief Executive Officer.

Check out the entire press release, including full results, here.