Tulsa, Oklahoma, January 7, 2010 – American Precision Prototyping, LLC., an industry-leading service bureau that provides fast, high-quality Rapid Prototype and Rapid Manufactured parts announced today their appointment as the first tier one 3Dproparts TM preferred channel partner.

“APP has been working closely with 3D Systems as a Preferred Service Provider for several years and the appointment as their first tier one 3DpropartsTM preferred partner is another very exciting event for APP and our customers, stated Jason Dickman, President of APP.” “Our customers will benefit from increased capacity, cost effective prototyping and manufacturing solutions and the latest in prototyping and manufacturing technologies and materials”, concluded Dickman.

3D Systems Corporation is a leading provider of 3-D Modeling, Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing solutions, and has a comprehensive portfolio of systems and solutions, including its branded Stereolithography and Selective Laser Sintering solutions. 3D Systems launched 3Dproparts™, the world’s largest Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing parts service, at the beginning of October. 3Dproparts™ takes all the knowledge and talent of 3D Systems engineers and combines it with the talent of leading service bureaus to offer a truly comprehensive solution to prototyping and manufacturing solutions. Customers can order everything from simple prototypes and metal parts to fully functioning production parts with a variety of high end finishes.

“I am delighted that a leading service bureau of APP’s caliber has chosen to join our global 3Dproparts™ network as the first tier one Preferred Channel Partner,” said Abe Reichental, 3D Systems’ president and chief executive officer. “We welcome APP to 3Dproparts™, which is fast becoming the industry-leading brand, delivering expertly engineered solutions that bring a whole new dimension to part design and fabrication: speed, flexibility, cost-effectiveness and superior quality.”

About American Precision Prototyping, LLC.
American Precision Prototyping, LLC (APP), a privately held services company located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is the premier rapid prototyping and manufacturing facility in the Midwest. APP sets itself apart from other digital manufacturing facilities by offering free, instant online quoting 24/7, complete project solutions from design to production utilizing the latest equipment and materials in-house, providing unsurpassed customer service, and offering their customers a 100% quality guarantee. “Instant Quotes, Quality Parts”
More information on the company is available at www.approto.com.

About 3D Systems Corporation
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3-D Printing, Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing systems and parts solutions. Its expertly integrated solutions 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: Our customers Create With Confidence.
More information on the company is available at www.3Dsystems.com, www.modelin3D.com, www.toptobottomdental.com, www.3Dproparts.com, www.mqast.com, http://blog.3Dsystems.com, www.3Dsystems.com/ir or via email at Email Contact.
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