3D Systems to Unveil Higher Strength 3-D Printing Material At EuroMold 2008

VisiJet(r) EX 200 Plastic for ProJet(tm) HD 3000 3-D Printer Expected to be Available in First Quarter of 2009


ROCK HILL, S.C., Dec. 2, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 3D Systems Corporation (Nasdaq:TDSC), a leading provider of 3-D Printing, Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing solutions, announced today it will unveil the new, higher strength VisiJet(r) EX 200 Plastic for 3-D Printing at EuroMold 2008 in Frankfurt, Germany. The company plans to commercialize this new material in the first quarter of 2009.

VisiJet(r) EX 200 Plastic is specially formulated for improved toughness to expand 3-D Printing into more demanding form, fit and function applications. Parts will be on display at EuroMold 2008 from December 3-6, 2008, in the 3D Systems' booth - G154, Hall 8.0.

"VisiJet(r) EX 200 Plastic is our latest development in material science and technology as we continue to expand the functionality of our engineered materials and composites," said Buddy Byrum, Senior Director 3-D Printing Products. "Given the growing importance of 3-D Printers for everyday design-to-manufacturing activities, EuroMold is the appropriate venue to unveil this revolutionary new higher strength material."

About 3D Systems

3D Systems is a leading provider of 3-D Printing, 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.

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