Japan's Nihon Weed Buys 3D Systems Sinterstation Pro SLS
 ROCK
HILL,
SC, Apr 9, 2008 - 3D Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: TDSC), of 3D modeling, rapid
prototyping and manufacturing solutions, announced today that Nihon Weed
of Tokyo, Japan, has purchased a Sinterstation Pro 230 SLS system to
meet its customers' increasing demand for functional, durable automotive
parts. Already experiencing success with a 3D Systems' SLA 7000
System, Nihon Weed has expanded its rapid prototyping and manufacturing
capabilities with a Sinterstation Pro 230 SLS System to produce large
prototypes within hours or days for its automotive customers.
"We have been using 3D Systems' SLA 7000 System for sometime now with
great success. More recently, we have been hearing positive remarks from
our customers on the durability of DuraForm made parts and the growing
success of large-frame Sinterstation Pro SLS Systems," said Hideharu
Atsumi, president of Nihon Weed. "Responding to this emerging trend in
Japan, we are happy to partake in the solutions that technology leader
3D Systems is bringing to our marketplace. Equipped with a higher
productivity durable parts manufacturing system, we look forward to
serving the needs of our automotive customers in Japan."
 The
Sinterstation Pro 230 SLS System uses proven technology to transform
computer-aided design (CAD) data into ready-to-use, accurate and durable
three-dimensional plastic parts. With this system, Nihon Weed has the
ability to deliver injection-molding quality, end-use parts with
outstanding definition, surface finish and accuracy, built from the
toughest available plastics.
"I am very pleased that Nihon Weed, a leading Japanese automotive
supplier, is expanding its business relationship with us," said Abe
Reichental, 3D Systems' president and chief executive officer. "Nihon
Weed's latest investment in a Sinterstation Pro System is a testament to
the progress that we are making in providing effective Rapid
Manufacturing solutions to the automotive industry. Nihon Weed's
automotive customers will benefit from the availability of high-quality,
under-the-hood components and general high performance, functional
parts."
About 3D Systems Corporation
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D Modeling, Rapid Prototyping
and Rapid 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 well as for
production of functional end-use parts: Transform your products.
For more information, visit at www.3dsystems.com, or email
at moreinfo@3dsystems.com.
About Nihon Weed
Established in 1984, Nihon Weed is a service provider for rapid
product development of working prototypes with Rapid Prototyping and
Manufacturing solutions. It specializes in Selective Laser Sintering
(SLS) and vacuum casting for the automotive industry. With high quality
and low-cost in mind, Nihon Weed satisfies its customers with same-day
service.
For more information, visit at
www.nihonweed.co.jp, or mail to
sales@nihonweed.co.jp.
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