ROCK HILL, S.C., April 23, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 3D Systems Corporation (Nasdaq:TDSC), a leading provider of 3-D Printing, Direct Rapid Manufacturing and Prototyping solutions, announced today that it will hold its 2009 World Conference -- an interactive learning opportunity for product innovators from multiple industries to experience the latest, cost-effective Direct Rapid Manufacturing and design solutions -- at the inaugural Time Compression Expo. The one-day, 3D Systems World Conference will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, June 22 at Chicago's McCormick Place. Access to this important event is included for Time Compression Expo (TCE) and National Plastics Expo (NPE) attendees.
Product developers and manufacturers are invited to experience the newest and most cost-effective turnkey 3D Systems' design and direct rapid manufacturing solutions and the newest 3-D technology driving aerospace, automotive, dental, medical device and jewelry Direct Rapid Manufacturing to reduce time-to-market, on-hand inventory and tooling investments.
The Time Compression brand, which includes Time Compression magazine, web site (www.timecompression.com), and the 2009 Expo and Conference, represents the five major pillars of product development: concept, design, engineering, prototyping and manufacturing. The Time Compression Expo and Conference, taking place from June 22 to June 26 at McCormick Place in Chicago, will bring together an unparalleled array of technology and experts, all dedicated to rapid product development. It's also an ideal venue for rapid product development practitioners to collaborate, network and learn.
"From the beginning, our mission for the Time Compression Expo and Conference was to create a very well-rounded experience for attendees, especially in this economy that has stressed many companies' travel and conference budgets," said Lisa Dodge, Product Development Manager of the TC Expo. "That's why we're so pleased that 3D Systems, an industry leader at the forefront of rapid manufacturing and design solutions, will co-locate its one-day 2009 World Conference at our inaugural event. It's even more reason for product development and manufacturing professionals to attend the TC Conference & Expo, which will provide a user group experience, hands-on training, and expose attendees to the latest innovations in materials, machines, hardware and software."
"We are excited to partner with Time Compression to provide a unique and cost-effective opportunity for design and manufacturing professionals to test drive our latest direct rapid design and manufacturing solutions," said Katharina Hayes, Director Marketing & Communications for 3D Systems. "Co-locating our 3D Systems 2009 World Conference with the inaugural Time Compression Expo provides each attendee with the extraordinary opportunity to gain knowledge from three resources at the same time and walk away with tools that equip them with the cost-saving solutions required to gain a competitive performance advantage in a challenging economic environment."
3D Systems plans to exhibit its latest, cost-saving Rapid Design and Direct Rapid Manufacturing solutions and to launch several new products during the Time Compression Expo at the New Technology Pavilion, Booth #109016, West Hall, McCormick Place.
To obtain detailed program information for 3D Systems World Conference and to register please go to www.3dworldconference.com.
To register and learn more about the Time Compression Expo and Conference, please go to www.timecompressionexpo.com.
About 3D Systems Corporation
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3-D Printing, Rapid Prototyping and 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 as well as for production of functional end-use parts: Transform your products.
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