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3D Systems Brings Latest 3D Printers to BETT

Affordable Printers are Ideal Tool for Primary Education

01/09 04:40 PM

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ROCK HILL, S.C., Jan. 9, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 3D Systems Corporation (DDD:$15.81,00$-0.20,00-1.25%) announced today that it will showcase its 3DTouch™ 3D printers and RapMan™ 3D printer kits to the educators and administrators at BETT 2012, January 11th -14th at Olympia, London in stand B83, Ground Floor.

The 3DTouch™ printer and RapMan™ printer kit, packed with best-in-class features including multiple print heads, intuitive touchscreens and USB storage, are ideal for the classroom. Priced under $1,300, more students can access these innovative educational tools to design and test their ideas instantly, making these solutions invaluable in the classroom.

Joining 3D Systems (DDD:$15.81,00$-0.20,00-1.25%) at BETT is Kideville project designer, Dejan Mitrovic from the Royal College of Art, in London. Mitrovic uses 3D printers to produce houses designed by school children. This exciting project, which was showcased in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London as part of the Power of Making exhibition, received wide acclaim.

"The 3DTouch™ and RapMan™ 3D printers deliver significant educational benefits for teachers and students," said Andy McLaren, Director of Sales and Marketing, BFB™ Products, 3D Systems (DDD:$15.81,00$-0.20,00-1.25%) . "Dejan Mitrovic's use of 3D printing is teaching us how to empower future generations with the innovative and creative skills required for them to succeed in today's highly competitive global marketplace."

About 3D Systems Corporation (DDD:$15.81,00$-0.20,00-1.25%)

3D Systems (DDD:$15.81,00$-0.20,00-1.25%) is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including 3D printers, print materials and on-demand custom parts services for professionals and consumers alike. The company also provides creative content development, design productivity tools and curation services and downloads. Its expertly integrated solutions replace, displace and complement traditional methods and reduce the time and cost of designing new products by printing real parts directly from digital input. These solutions are used to rapidly design, communicate, prototype and produce functional parts, empowering its customers to create with confidence.

More information on the company is available at www.3DSystems.com.

To experience our entire range of 3D content-to-print products and services please visit www.printin3D.com, www.zcorp.com, www.production3dprinters.com, www.toptobottomdental.com, www.quickparts.com, www.3Dproparts.com, www.alibre.com, www.bitsfrombytes.com, www.botmill.com, www.The3dStudio.com, www.freedomofcreation.com, www.sycode.com, blog.3dsystems.com, or via email at [e-mail].

The 3D Systems Corporation (DDD:$15.81,00$-0.20,00-1.25%) logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=4537

About BETT London

BETT London 2012 is dedicated to showcasing the best in educational technology products, resources and best practice. The event will bring together the UK teaching and learning community for two days of innovation and inspiration.

More information is available at www.bettshow.com.

CONTACT: Investor Contact:
Stacey Witten
803-326-4010
E-mail: [e-mail]

Media Contact:
Cathy Lewis
803-326-3950
Email: [e-mail]
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