TechAmerica Foundation Presents "Best Of" Awards Recognizing
      Technology Products and Services Across the Technology
                             Industry

ROCK HILL, S.C., May 14, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 3D Systems
Corporation (NYSE:DDD) has been named a finalist in the Consumer
Electronics Computers and Peripherals category for the 2012 TechAmerica
Foundation American Technology Awards (ATA's). The ATA's cross the
technology industry recognizing technology products and services like
Cube(R) home 3D Printer. The winners will be announced at the
Technology and Government gala dinner in Washington, D.C. on June 13,
2012.

"We are grateful and honored to be selected as a finalist in two
categories by ATA for our game changing Cube(R), the first ever at home
3D Printer," said Rajeev Kulkarni, Vice President and General Manager,
Consumer Solutions for 3D Systems. "With the Cube(R), and Cubify.com,
our 3D on-line destination, we are democratizing creativity for kids
and adults alike."

"The caliber of this year's nominees was incredible. Our judges had
their work cut out for them," said Jennifer Kerber, President of the
TechAmerica Foundation. "We congratulate 3D Systems for their
outstanding work and thank them for their contribution to the growth
and innovation of our vibrant tech industry."

The awards, also known as the "Termans" in honor of the widely credited
father of Silicon Valley, are awarded on the basis of a thorough
evaluation by industry experts and technology leaders.

Kevin Johnson, CEO of Juniper Networks will also be honored during the
dinner with the American Technology Awards Corporate Leadership Award
and Department of Homeland Security Chief Information Officer, Richard
Spires will be recognized as the Government Technology Executive of the
Year.

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 and
www.cubify.com.

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About TechAmerica Foundation

TechAmerica Foundation educates industry executives, policy makers and
opinion leaders on the promise of technological innovation to advance
prosperity, security and the general welfare. Launched in 1981, the
Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan affiliate of
TechAmerica, which is the leading voice and resource for the U.S.
technology industry. The Foundation disseminates award-winning
industry, policy and market research covering topics such as U.S.
competitiveness in a global economy, innovation in government, and
other areas of national interest. It also organizes conferences and
seminars to explore pertinent issues with government and industry
representatives and to share the Foundation's findings.

Learn more about TechAmerica Foundation at
www.techamericafoundation.org.


CONTACT: Media Contacts:
         Cathy Lewis
         3D Systems Corporation
         803-554-3584
         Cathy.Lewis@3DSystems.com
         
         Stephanie Craig
         TechAmerica Foundation
         202-682-4443
         Stephanie.craig@techamericafoundation.org