The HA 230 Desktop Manufacturing System can build high-quality, three-dimensional hearing aid shells within hours. This economical hearing aid-maker will enable hearing aid manufacturers to extend and expand the production of precise hearing aid components in a distributed model to their satellite operations and developing marketplaces.

The V-Flash(TM) HA 230 Manufacturing System is based on 3D Systems' recently announced, revolutionary fourth technology platform, Film Transfer Imaging (FTI) technology. This innovative and advanced technology enabled the development of this industry specific, fast and compact hearing aid-maker, a solution that the company expects will surpass all other current 3-D hearing aid manufacturing systems on the market.

Dreve Otoplastik, a hearing aid and materials manufacturer with world-class experience, knowledge and success in these market applications, is developing materials specifically for the V-Flash(TM) HA 230 Manufacturing System to enhance and provide outstanding, high-quality hearing aid shells production capabilities to customers. Dreve Otoplastik will be the world-wide distributor for the V-Flash(TM) HA 230 Desktop Manufacturing Systems.

"The accelerated development of the V-Flash(TM) HA 230 Desktop Manufacturing System specifically for the hearing aid industry underscores our commitment to this marketplace," said Abe Reichental, 3D Systems' president and chief executive officer. "We believe that the availability of such a system will enable our hearing aid manufacturing customers to expand their operations into developing market applications. We are proud to enhance our already successful partnership with Dreve Otoplastik, a world-class hearing aid and dental materials development and manufacturing leader, and to develop high-quality, stereolithography (SLA(R))-like materials and solutions specifically for the hearing aid manufacturers."

The V-Flash(TM) HA 230 Desktop Rapid Manufacturing System weighs about 100 pounds and has a maximum build volume of 6.75 by 9 inches and 8 inches tall. With standard power requirements, clean and simple operation, the HA Manufacturing System requires very little floor space, maximizing the users' facility utilization. Finished hearing aid shells will exhibit stereolithography-like accuracy, precision and quality. A proprietary cartridge system allows easy use of multiple colors back-to-back and provides the ability to change materials mid-build.

The company plans to make the V-Flash(TM) HA 230 Manufacturing System available for sale during fall of 2007 through Dreve Otoplastik. More information on this revolutionary new Manufacturing System is available at www.dreve.com.

About 3D Systems Corporation
3D Systems is a leading provider of rapid 3-D Printing, 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.

More information on the company is available at www.3dsystems.com, or via email at moreinfo@3dsystems.com.

About Dreve Otoplastik GmbH
Dreve Otoplastik sets standards for the fitting of hearing aids to the human ear. It develops and produces high quality, state-of-the-art medical devices and delivers innovative, quality and biocompatible products.

More information on the company is available at www.dreve.com or via email at info@dreve.com.