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Contact: Joe Polinski
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York Technical College to Host Dedication Event for 3D Systems University

November 14, 2007

ROCK HILL—York Technical College will host a dedication event for 3D Systems University on Wednesday, November 14, at the facility in Waterford Industrial Park in Rock Hill. The invitation-only event, which begins at 10 a.m., will include remarks from local and state leaders as well as a demonstration of the world-class digital manufacturing technologies available at the facility.

3D Systems University, created by the partnership of York Technical College and 3D Systems Corporation to train the company's customers, employees, and partners in the use of the its innovative products, services, and technologies, is located next to 3D Systems' global headquarters.

Funds to construct the 17,000-square-foot training facility were provided by York County, the City of Rock Hill and by York Technical College.

"The City of Rock Hill's partnership with York Tech, which helped make 3D Systems University a reality, is an investment in our city's future," said Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Pender.

In addition to offering world class training, 3D Systems University also serves as a showcase for digital manufacturing technologies and a place to demonstrate how these technologies are changing the world of product design, development and manufacturing in almost every industry, from health care to aerospace.

3D Systems University also offers two- and three-day courses to the public which train students in the fundamentals of transforming object designs into three-dimensional concept models using InVision® 3-D Modelers. The hands-on classes are designed to give students a working understanding of how to operate computer-aided design software, install materials and produce models. These systems take digital input from data and create a solid part through an additive, layer-by-layer process. Easy to use and compact for the office and classroom, 3-D Modeling is used extensively by designers during concept development and early product design to accelerate the design process and improve the quality of the final product.

"We are very proud to participate in the dedication of 3D Systems University," said Abe Reichental, president and chief executive officer of 3D Systems. "It's an honor and a privilege to team up with such a fine organization and jointly provide outstanding training and learning opportunities in 3-D Modeling, Rapid Prototyping and Rapid Manufacturing to our customers, partners, resellers, students and the public."

"The partnership with a cutting edge company like 3D Systems allows us to leverage emerging manufacturing technologies in order to support better skilled technicians and technology transfer to regional companies," said Dr. Greg Rutherford, president of York Technical College. "The technical innovations on display at 3D Systems University are vital to our region’s long-term competitiveness in the global economy, and they fuel sustainable economic expansion by creating high-tech jobs and improving our standard of living."

In addition to Pender, Reichental and Rutherford, those making remarks at the event will include David Logdon of the South Carolina Department of Commerce; the Honorable Buddy Motz, chairman of the York County Council, and Tony Vaughan, chairman of the York Technical College Area Commission.

3D Systems is a leading provider of Rapid 3-D Modeling, 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.

For more information about 3D Systems, visit www.3dsystems.com.

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