Novi, Mich., November 16th, 2007: EOS, the world-leading manufacturer of laser-sintering systems, announced that Mexico's largest private university has purchased an EOSINT M 270. The Direct Metal Laser-Sintering (DMLS) system plays a pivotal role in the Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey's (ITESM) newly developed advanced manufacturing program.

The EOSINT M 270, which is the first such system to be installed in Mexico, will be located in the university's advanced manufacturing facility on its San Luis Potosí campus. The facility features a plastics program that offers instruction in design, metal tool making and molding. The DMLS technology will be combined with an array of conventional tools used in the production of injection molded products.

"ITESM's Department of Engineering and Science is making a substantial investment to develop a world-class program for the mechanical and industrial engineering curricula," according to Dr. Fidencio Tapia, professor of mechatronics. "In addition to the traditional milling, turning and molding equipment, we wanted the latest technology for our students. We found that technology in the EOSINT M 270." The DMLS system will be used for the direct production of metal core and cavity inserts for injection molds.

The technology selection, which was completed in only two and one-half months, began with an investigation of EOS's plastic laser-sintering equipment. "Our original plan was to use the laser-sintering system for prototypes and patterns, but when we were shown examples of metal cores and cavities from the EOSINT M 270, the plan changed quickly," stated Dr. Tapia. "The EOS machine gives our students access to new manufacturing technology that accelerates plastic part production."

"We are pleased to be a part of ITESM's advanced manufacturing program," said Jim Fendrick, EOS vice president for North America. "Mexico is attracting billions of dollars in foreign investment. With their education program for innovative technologies, ITESM will be promoting further growth and new high-tech employment opportunities for the citizens of Mexico."

About EOS (www.eos.info)
EOS was founded in 1989 and is today the world leading manufacturer of laser-sintering systems. Laser-sintering is the key technology for e-Manufacturing, the fast, flexible and cost-effective production of products, patterns or tools. The technology manufactures parts for every phase of the product life cycle, directly from electronic data. Laser-sintering accelerates product development and optimizes production processes. EOS completed its business year 2006 with revenues of 52.3 million Euro and thus continues its ongoing growth.