Krailling, Germany/Temple, Texas, April 4, 2011 –Advanced Laser Materials (ALM) announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Integra Services. ALM, a developer and manufacturer of materials for rapid manufacturing, has been affiliated with EOS, the world leading manufacturer of laser-sintering systems, since 2009. Under the agreement, ALM will act as a majority shareholder obtaining 51 percent of the Integra shares. This collaboration should offer immediate benefit to the laser sintering community in the US by offering a combination of excellent equipment service and materials application, support and development to users of all laser sintering platforms.
Johann Oberhofer, Chief Operating Officer of EOS emphasizes: “Two years ago we found a perfect partner in ALM. We anticipate that working with Integra will complement our existing capabilities: the provision of technology and support for customers who manufacture high quality parts – both in prototyping and manufacturing.”
Donnie Vanelli, President of ALM, LLC adds: “The strategic partnership with EOS, has allowed both EOS and ALM to make a large step forward in the transition of laser sintering from rapid prototyping to rapid manufacturing. ALM provides custom materials for the emerging rapid manufacturing area in partnership with EOS. The strategic partnership between Integra, ALM, and EOS will allow complete custom digital manufacturing solutions for the industry, including integrated platforms, materials and services. The EOS Group will now have complete material and service packages for all Laser Sintering platforms in North America with a strong focus on materials development research and responsive service.
Lance Shanklin, President of Integra adds: “The collaboration with a strong partner like EOS will improve our growth potential significantly for the future and open new opportunities to provide increased support to our customers. Benefiting from EOS intellectual property portfolio, we can complement and expand our hardware, service, and material offerings.”
About EOS
EOS was founded in 1989 and is today the world-leading manufacturer of laser-sintering systems. Laser-sintering is the key technology for e-Manufacturing, the fast, flexible and cost-effective production of products, patterns and tools. The technology manufactures parts for every phase of the product life cycle, directly from electronic data. Laser-sintering accelerates product development and optimizes production processes. EOS completed its business year 2009/2010 with revenues of 64 million Euros. The company employs 300 people worldwide, 250 of them in Krailling near Munich, Germany. For more information visit www.eos.info
About Advanced Laser Materials, LLC (ALM)
Advanced Laser Materials (ALM) is a Texas-based company that consults, researches, develops, and manufactures materials for use in rapid manufacturing processes such as laser sintering. ALM specializes in working closely with companies to develop engineered materials designed to meet their specific application needs. ALM has several key partnerships with material suppliers and developers, maintains its own in-house analysis and development laboratories, manufactures custom sintering materials, and provides extensive quality control data on its products. The company was started in 2003 through a technology license from the University of Texas at Austin and features a strong network of employees and investors with extensive experience in laser sintering and materials science. For more information visit www.alm-llc.com.
About Integra
Formed in 2002, Integra has been providing customers fast, responsive, high quality service and support for almost 10 years. Integra personnel have years of technical experience in laser sintering and with employees located throughout the United States, Integra is able to respond quickly to all of its customers. With a commitment to total customer satisfaction, Integra offers not only service and applications support, but also standard and custom equipment upgrades and training. Every Integra employee is accountable to the customer, regardless of title or responsibility. Together, the Integra team provides the solid foundation of a unique service organization that is here to provide your company a quality alternative for all of your service and support needs.
Contacts:
EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems
Group Manager Marketing Communications
Tel.: +49 89 893 36 13
Tel.: +49 89 893 36 284
Email: Claudia.jordan@eos.inf
INTEGRA
Lance Shanklin
Tel: +1 512 388 7916
Email: shanklin_l@integra-support.com
Advanced Laser Materials (ALM)
Neil Lehman
Tel: +1 254 773 3080
Cell: +1 215 815 7327
Email: nlehman@alm-llc.com
CHATSWORTH, CA / April 1, 2011 – 3DS Users Group, an organization for owners and operators of 3D Systems, Objet Geometries and Electro Optical Systems equipment, today announced the launch of its redesigned website. The new site can be viewed at www.3dsug.org.
“This website is an integral part of communicating our organization’s mission and vision,” said 3DSUG chairman Tim Gornet.
The site has undergone significant improvement in the areas of content, navigation and design. Notable changes include increased information about equipment manufacturers, 3DSUG vendors and 3DSUG sponsors. The new site also includes many visible links to 3DSUG social networks:
The web blog makes it easier to find industry news and additional technical content. For example, the blog’s search feature allows visitors to search the entire site using key words such as “tutorial”, “3D printing” and many other industry terms.
About 3D Systems Users Group (3DSUG):
3DSUG was established in 1988 to encourage and coordinate technical
information exchange between owners and operators of 3D Systems
equipment and provide feedback to 3D Systems, Inc. on hardware and
software modifications. In 2010 the organization expanded to include
owners and operators of Objet Geometries Ltd and EOS Electro Optical
Systems GmbH equipment. The 3DSUG meets annually to provide a forum for
presentation of papers relating to the dissemination of processes and
new technologies related to the operation of 3D Systems equipment and
the secondary or final application of parts or/and tools made from these
systems. Connect with 3DS Users Group on the organization’s Website, Blog, SmartSpace, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube accounts.
Billerica, MA, USA, March 31, 2011 – Objet Geometries Ltd., the innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, today announced that Executive Vice President for Products, Dr. Ofer Shochet will address this weeks 3D Systems User Group (3DSUG) Conference to talk about the latest rapid prototyping requirements of Fortune 500 organizations and leading service bureaus and how inkjet-based multi-material 3D printing is generating a significant change in the visualization and testing of product designs.
“I am excited to speak at 3DSUG Conference. The attendees of this conference are experts in rapid prototyping and pride themselves on their in-depth knowledge of the technologies available to help their organization,” said Dr. Ofer Shochet, Executive VP of Products for Objet Geometries. “It’s an honor to address this audience to discuss our groundbreaking advances in 3D printing and to hear directly from them how these advances relate to their products development processes and needs.”
The 2011 3DSUG Conference brings together operators and owners from leading companies to encourage and coordinate technical information exchange on rapid prototyping technologies. The event is being held at the Miami downtown Hilton from April 3 to April 7 .
Shochet will present Objet’s recent multi-material technology breakthrough; an ABS-like material simulating the performance of engineering plastics, and how these improved material and mechanical
properties will change the world of 3D printing. Dr. Shochet will also reveal a number of substantial investments Objet has made in R&D to meet the stringent prototyping requirements of global companies worldwide.
Objet is also a sponsor of the event and will participate in the vendor fair, showcasing the new Objet24 Desktop 3D printer, the industry’s highest-resolution desktop 3D printer, enabling designers and engineers to create true-to-life models and prototypes featuring ultra-precise details and smooth surfaces.
Also on display will be the Objet Connex500, the only 3D printer technology that enables simultaneous jetting of multiple materials. The Objet Connex multi-material 3D printer allows users to create a range of up to 51 rigid and rubber-like composite materials, –or
“Digital Materials” featuring a wide range of Shore scale A values for rubber like simulation, a gray shade scale for rigid material simulation, and polypropylene simulation in terms of mechanical properties. This unique ability allows users to create models with as many as 14 different material properties in one part while also creating prototypes with overmolds and soft touch areas in a single build.
Additionally, Objet will showcase a number of upcoming new materials featuring improved mechanical and thermal properties, true transparency and properties simulating engineering plastics.
The company will also be hosting an onsite hands-on technical seminar to the highlight best practices for maintaining Objet 3D printers.
DISCLAIMER: Objet Geometries Ltd. (“Objet”) does not guarantee the final release and availability of materials, products and/or features referred to herein. Materials will be released subject to Objet’s sole discretion. Not all released materials are currently available for all platforms/systems. Objet will update its website further to releases become available and/or compatible with specific platforms/systems.
About Objet Geometries
Objet Geometries Ltd., the innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid
prototyping and additive manufacturing, provides 3-dimensional printing
systems that enable manufacturers and industrial designers to reduce
cost of product development and dramatically shorten time-to-market of
new products.
Objet’s ultra-thin-layer, high-resolution 3-dimensional printing systems and materials utilize PolyJet polymer jetting technology, to print ultra-thin 16-micron layers. The market-proven Objet Eden line of 3D Printing Systems and the Objet24 and Objet30 3D desktop printers are based on Objet’s patented office-friendly PolyJet Technology. The Objet Connex multi-material family is based on Objet’s PolyJet Matrix Technology, which jets multiple model materials simultaneously and creates composite Digital Materials on the fly. All Objet systems use Objet’s FullCure® materials to create accurate, clean, smooth, and highly detailed 3D parts.
Objet systems are in use by customers worldwide, including Fortune 100 companies, in multiple industries such as Dental, Medical, Medical Devices, Education, Consumer Electronics, Automotive, toys, consumer goods, and footwear industries.
Founded in 1998, Objet serves its growing global customer base through offices in USA, Mexico, Europe, Japan, China and Hong Kong, and a global network of distribution partners. Objet owns more than 50 patents and patent pending inventions. For more information, visit us at www.objet.com, and for more about 3D printing industry-related news, business issues and trends, read the Objet blog.
Contact:
Katharina Hayes
(803) 326-3941
HayesK@3dsystems.com
ROCK HILL, South Carolina – December 14, 2010 - 3D Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: TDSC) announced today a partnership with TechShop, Inc. to offer access to its complete portfolio of 3D Printers, 3D Printer Kits and 3Dproparts™ services to their members, expanding and enhancing their ability to bring their dreams to life.
With existing locations in Menlo Park, California, Durham, North Carolina and San Francisco and a San Jose, California location opening soon, TechShop is a member-based workshop where inventors, hackers, tinkerers, artists, entrepreneurs and arts and crafts enthusiasts go to build the things they have always wanted to make. With access to new 3D content and design tools, 3D printing solutions and services have become increasingly important to this maker community.
“Members of the growing Do-It-Yourself movement can benefit from our affordable 3D content-to-print solutions to realize their dreams,” said Abe Reichental, President and CEO of 3D Systems Corporation. “We are pleased to be part of this exciting community, partnering with TechShop to help their members create with confidence.”
“We chose 3D Systems as our partner because we want to offer best-in-class 3D printers, kits and parts solutions. Our tag line is, ‘build your dreams here,’ now our members can dream in 3D,” said Mark Hatch, CEO of TechShop.
About 3D Systems3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, parts and production systems. Its expertly integrated rapid prototyping and manufacturing solutions reduce the time and cost of designing new products and printing real parts directly from digital input. These solutions are used to design, communicate, prototype and produce functional end-use parts and customers create with confidence. More information on the company is available at www.3DSystems.com, www.printin3d.com, www.toptobottomdental.com, www.3Dproparts.com, www.bitsfrombytes.com, www.mqast.com, www.dpt-fast.com, blog.3dsystems.com, or via email at moreinfo@3Dsystems.com.
About TechShop, Inc.Founded in October 2006, TechShop, Inc. is the first membership based, do-it-yourself workshop and fabrication studio, providing access to a vibrant community of highly-creative people and more than $750,000 worth of high-quality machines, tools, and software. Based in Menlo Park, CA, with a location in Durham, NC, TechShop offers tools and equipment for people of all skill levels to get them started and to build new skills. TechShop has something for everyone, from stained glass tools to sewing and textile equipment, laser cutting machines to welding and machine shop equipment to robot development. For information and course listings, visit www.techshop.ws.
Contact:
Katharina Hayes
(803) 326-3941
HayesK@3dsystems.com
ROCK HILL, South Carolina – December 13, 2010 - 3D Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: TDSC) announced today the names of European early adopters of its Additive Manufacturing technology who received special recognition in an awards ceremony held during the Euromold Exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany.
Amongst leading companies recognized in this inaugural 25th anniversary celebration was Daimler AG as a transportation pioneer, ProForm and Kegelmann Technik as first European service providers, Fraunhofer Institute representing education, Clarks Shoes from the recreation field, Metasys for healthcare and Electrolux for consumer goods.
“Euromold presented an excellent opportunity to kick off our company’s celebration of 25 years of Additive Manufacturing innovation,” said Abe Reichental, president and CEO of 3D Systems. “We are deeply grateful to all our early adopters who shared our vision and grasped the potential of our technology, turning it into a sustainable, competitive advantage for the benefit of all mankind. Reflecting on this milestone, we are committed to democratizing access and accelerating the adoption of affordable 3D content-to-print solutions to an even broader audience the world over.”
For more information and access to the new 3D Systems netfabb Mobile, a free iPhone® and iPad® app to view, share and print 3D content, please go to www.3DSystems.com.
About 3D Systems 3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, parts and production systems. Its expertly integrated rapid prototyping and manufacturing solutions reduce the time and cost of designing new products and printing real parts directly from digital input. These solutions are used to design, communicate, prototype and produce functional end-use parts and customers create with confidence. More information on the company is available at www.3DSystems.com, www.printin3d.com, www.toptobottomdental.com, www.3Dproparts.com, www.bitsfrombytes.com, www.mqast.com, www.dpt-fast.com, blog.3dsystems.com, or via email at moreinfo@3Dsystems.com.
Contact:
Katharina Hayes
(803) 326-3941
HayesK@3dsystems.com
ROCK HILL, South Carolina – December 6, 2010 - 3D Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: TDSC) announced the two Universities that won 3D printer kits in its inaugural RapMan Challenge, a live race to assemble and use a RapMan 3D Printer Kit held at last week’s 2010 Euromold Exhibition and Conference in Frankfurt, Germany.
The RapMan Challenge, created to benefit local design and engineering programs, resulted in a new benchmark of 13 hours to fully assemble this 3D printer kit. Two of the participating universities finished within minutes of each other. The winning institutions, Bauhaus Universität Weimer and Technische Universität were awarded RapMan 3D Printer Kits and a supply of free BfB print material.
“The RapMan Challenge demonstrates the powerful, affordable education utility and value to schools and universities and underscores our commitment to democratize access to compelling and easy to use 3D content-to-print tools,” said Andy McLaren, director of global sales and marketing for Bits From Bytes. “We are very pleased to recognize these two fine teams for assembling printers that raise the bar in part quality. In a side by side comparison it was impossible to distinguish the RapMan parts from the parts printed by competitive printers costing over 10 times more.”
RapMan is an award winning 3D Printer Kit available online or through a network of authorized resellers worldwide. For more information on the kits and access to the new 3D Systems netfabb Mobile, a free iPhone and iPad app to view, share and print 3D content, please go to www.bitsfrombytes.com.
About 3D Systems 3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, parts and production systems. Its expertly integrated rapid prototyping and manufacturing solutions reduce the time and cost of designing new products and printing real parts directly from digital input. These solutions are used to design, communicate, prototype and produce functional end-use parts and customers create with confidence. More information on the company is available at www.3DSystems.com, www.printin3d.com, www.toptobottomdental.com, www.3Dproparts.com, www.bitsfrombytes.com, www.dpt-fast.com, blog.3dsystems.com, or via email at moreinfo@3Dsystems.com.
Contact:
Katharina Hayes
(803) 326-3941
HayesK@3dsystems.com
ROCK HILL, South Carolina – December 2, 2010 - 3D Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: TDSC) announced plans to commemorate and celebrate its 25th anniversary with a special recognition event for its key European users who pioneered the early applications of 3D Systems Additive Manufacturing technology. The inaugural awards ceremony will be held this evening at the Euromold Exhibition and Conference in Frankfurt, Germany, Hall 11, D46.
Beginning today and continuing through 2011 the company plans to have a series of special events honoring the significant contributions of its pioneering inventors and early adopters who together helped revolutionize the product development process.
“Euromold is the right venue for us to mark 25 years of Additive Manufacturing innovation,” said Abe Reichental, president and CEO of 3D Systems. “We are enormously proud of our pioneers and grateful to our early adopters, who together grasped the potential of our technology and turned it into sustainable, competitive advantage for the benefit of society. We are committed to democratizing access and accelerating adoption of new 3D content-to-print innovations the world over.”
About 3D Systems 3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D Printing, Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing systems and parts solutions. Its expertly integrated solutions 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: Our customers Create With Confidence.