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3D Systems Acquires Bespoke Innovations
GlobeNewswire
2012-05-24


- Expands Reach Into Individualized Medical Devices

- Plans to Deliver Custom Fit Prosthetics, Orthotics and Orthopedics

ROCK HILL, S.C., May 24, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 3D Systems
Corporation (NYSE:DDD) announced today that it has acquired Bespoke
Innovations(TM), Inc. ("Bespoke"), a startup based in San Francisco,
California, that is bringing a more personal approach to the way a
broad spectrum of medical devices are developed and used. Bespoke
develops proprietary, integrated scan, design and print technology that
is designed to deliver custom fit prosthetics, orthotics and orthopedic
devices that improve treatment and lifestyle outcomes.

Although the company expects to make additional R&D investments before
it can commercialize new Bespoke products, it affirms its previously
announced guidance of $330 million to $360 million in revenue and $1.00
to $1.25 Non-GAAP EPS. The company does not expect this acquisition to
be material to its revenue for the remainder of 2012.

3D Systems plans to integrate Bespoke into its growing healthcare
solutions services and leverage its integrated scan, design and print
technology and knowhow to develop and commercialize a full range of
innovative, ventilated and lightweight custom fit prosthetics,
orthotics and orthopedics.

"This is an exciting and timely development that fuses together
essential Bespoke and 3D Systems technologies to deliver an expanded
range of life enhancing, cost effective treatments for the benefit of
patients and providers alike, within existing insurance reimbursement
codes," said Scott Summit, co-founder of Bespoke Innovations(TM).

"Bespoke products can deliver extraordinary individualization and style
to an underserved audience through its extraordinary designs and
proprietary scan-to-print technology," said Abe Reichental President &
CEO, 3D Systems. "We plan to fast-track additional Bespoke products to
market and to enhance their affordability and availability through our
technology and manufacturing infrastructure."

About 3D Systems Corporation

3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions
including 3D printers, print materials and on-demand custom parts
services for professionals and consumers alike. The company also
provides creative content development, design productivity tools and
curation services and downloads. Its expertly integrated solutions
replace, displace and complement traditional methods and reduce the
time and cost of designing new products by printing real parts directly
from digital input. These solutions are used to rapidly design,
communicate, prototype and produce functional parts, empowering its
customers to create with confidence.

More information on the company is available at www.3DSystems.com.

To experience our entire range of 3D content-to-print products and
services please visit www.printin3D.com, www.production3dprinters.com,
www.3Dproparts.com, www.zcorp.com, www.toptobottomdental.com,
www.quickparts.com, www.alibre.com, www.bitsfrombytes.com,
www.botmill.com, www.cubify.com, www.myrobotnation.com,
www.freshfiber.com, www.The3dStudio.com, www.freedomofcreation.com,
www.sycode.com, www.paramountind.com, blog.3dsystems.com, or via email
at moreinfo@3Dsystems.com.

The 3D Systems Corporation logo is available at
http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=4537

About Bespoke Innovations, Inc.

Bespoke Innovations(TM) is committed to bringing more humanity to
people who have congenital or traumatic limb loss, bringing a more
personal approach to the way a broad spectrum of medical devices are
developed and used. Bespoke products improve the lives of amputees by
restoring their body symmetry and enabling them to respond to their
loss with a choice of personalized, customized prosthetics.

For more information, visit www.bespokeinnovations.com.


CONTACT: Investor Contact:
         Stacey Witten
         803-326-4010
         E-mail: Stacey.Witten@3dsystems.com
         
         Media Contact:
         Cathy Lewis
         803-326-3950
         Email: Cathy.Lewis@3dsystems.com