3D Systems, 3M to Join for Dental Model Production
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HILL, SC, June 2, 2008 - 3D Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: TDSC), a
leading provider of 3D modeling, rapid prototyping and manufacturing
solutions, today announced it will collaborate with 3M ESPE to offer
compatibility between the 3M ESPE Lava Scan ST Design System and 3D
Systems’ high-volume dental printing systems for seamless digital
production of dental wax-ups.
 3M
ESPE’s Lava Scanner, paired with 3D Systems’ newly launched ProJet DP 3000
Production System and InVision DP 3D Modeler, enables dental laboratories to
reliably design and manufacture precision wax-ups for dental professionals.
The design system includes a precision optical 3D scanner and a PC-based
design station. Computer-aided design (CAD) files are electronically
transferred to the 3D production system to "print" wax-ups layer by layer
during an additive process for a smooth surface finish. The 3D Systems’ line
of high-volume DP systems can manufacture more than 100 dental units each
build cycle, producing full cast crowns, bridges, partial frameworks and
full contour units.
"Our lab customers are continually looking for ways to grow their
business and increase productivity," said Wayne Roen, director of digital
restorative dentistry, 3M ESPE. "The 3D Systems’ Rapid Prototyping
technology helps labs meet this objective and is a natural complement to the
Lava digital platform."
"We are pleased to again partner with 3M to offer our digital dentistry
solutions to even more dental professionals and patients," said Abe
Reichental, 3D Systems’ president and chief executive officer. "Our
complementary solutions pair our reliable, high-volume 3D dental production
systems with 3M ESPE’s scanning and design system to truly transform the way
wax-ups are designed and manufactured in dental laboratories."
About 3D Systems Corporation
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D Modeling, Rapid Prototyping and
Direct 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
www.3dsystems.com, or via e-mail at
moreinfo@3dsystems.com.
About 3M
A recognized leader in research and development, 3M produces thousands of
innovative products for dozens of diverse markets. 3M’s core strength is
applying its more than 40 distinct technology platforms – often in
combination – to a wide array of customer needs. With $24 billion in sales,
3M employs 75,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 60
countries.
For more information, visit www.3M.com.
About 3M ESPE
3M ESPE manufactures and markets more than 2,000 products and services
designed to help dental professionals improve their patients' oral health
care. 3M Health Care, one of 3M’s six major business segments, provides
world-class innovative products and services to help health care
professionals improve the practice, delivery and outcome of patient care in
medical, oral care, drug delivery and health information markets.
For more information on the complete 3M ESPE line of dental products
visit the 3M ESPE Web site at www.3MESPE.com
or call the 3M ESPE Customer Care Hotline at 1-800-634-2249. Products are
available for purchase through authorized 3M ESPE distributors.
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