3D Systems and Materialise Team-Up to Provide Complete Rapid Prototyping Solutions; 3D Systems to Offer Magics Software with Its SLA(R) and SLS(R) Systems

Materialise's cutting-edge Magics software offers fast andeasy-to-use solutions for rapid prototyping and manufacturingprocesses. Over the years, the software has grown into a commonplatform for the rapid prototyping community.

Magics is indispensable software for the rapid prototypingprocess. Cutting parts to fit on the build platform, hollowing modelsto save material and build time, Z compensation, labeling, automatedthree-dimensional geometry nesting that minimizes build height andtime... it's all in there.

"We are proud to team up with 3D Systems, the company thatinvented our industry. This industry is now in transition from aprototype phase to maturity in manufacturing," comments WilfriedVancraen, Materialise's CEO. "We feel confident that the increasinggroup of professional 3D Systems' users will appreciate theeffectiveness, reliability and productivity that Magics brings them.Cost-effective manufacturing of 3D models requires the integration ofmanufacturing systems with qualified logistical and data handlingsystems, which Materialise pioneered 15 years ago and continues todevelop."

Magics' suite of integrated software tools provides an importantpart of a total solution for 3D Systems' SLA and SLS systemscustomers. The availability and seamless integration of complementarytools helps 3D Systems' advanced users take full advantage of theexceptional part quality, high throughput, and broad range ofmaterials' availability with 3D Systems' SLA and SLS product lines,including the new, state-of-the-art Viper(R) Pro SLA andSinterstation(R) Pro SLS systems.

"We are pleased to work with an innovative and experiencedsoftware company like Materialise, a true industry pioneer and partnerthat has been providing exceptional software products for our growingfamily of rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing customers for manyyears," said Abe Reichental, president and CEO of 3D Systems. "Teamingup with complementary solutions' providers like Materialisedemonstrates our strong commitment to expanding the range of ourproducts and services and to delivering to our customers economicalrapid manufacturing solutions that improve their bottom line andenhance their competitive position."

About Materialise

Materialise started out in 1990 as a Rapid Prototyping ServiceBureau and has since grown to become one of the leaders in softwaredevelopment for Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing processes.Materialise software equips customers to accomplish their mostchallenging tasks with ease. The software can be summed up this way:integrated solutions whose key element is design automation, and whosegoal is to offer a competitive advantage by driving efficiency andcutting costs.

Materialise is a trusted partner worldwide for the leadingcompanies of the automotive, aerospace and consumer electronicsindustries. The company has development, sales and training officesall over the world. Its software development team is the largest inthe sector.

For more information visit the company's website atwww.materialise.com.

About 3D Systems Corporation

3D Systems is a leading provider of rapid 3-D printing,prototyping and manufacturing solutions. Its systems and materialsreduce the time and cost of designing products and facilitate directand indirect manufacturing by creating actual parts directly fromdigital input. These solutions are used for design communication andprototyping 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 moreinfo@3dsystems.com.