"We are very proud and excited to join 3D Systems, a global leader with like-minded strategic direction," said J. Paul Grayson, CEO of Alibre. "The power of 3D Systems technology, resources and global reach combined with our sustainable and scalable business model and affordable design productivity solutions is certain to make better design happen."

"With Alibre in our portfolio we are personalizing and integrating design and manufacturing productivity," said Abe Reichental, President and CEO of 3D Systems. "The combined affordability and user friendliness of our expanded 3D content-to-print solutions offer a clear and compelling choice for engineers, designers and makers to create and make instantly, at work and home."

3D Systems plans to expand the breadth and reach of the Alibre design productivity tools and to leverage its combined global channels to deliver complete 3D design-to-manufacturing products, tools and services. The Company expects this acquisition to be immediately accretive to its net income and contribute favorably to its long-term target-operating model.

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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.

Alibre offers the industry's most affordable complete engineering solutions. Alibre is transforming the design landscape by providing affordable full parametric CAD solutions to anyone that needs them. Based in Richardson, Texas, USA, Alibre serves tens of thousands of businesses and individuals in over 50 countries and in over 15 languages.

More information on the company is available at http://www.alibre.com.

"We are very excited to add a leading online marketplace exchange the caliber of The3dStudio.com as a building block in our emerging 3D content-to-print consumer and professional growth initiatives," said Abe Reichental, President and Chief Executive Officer of 3D Systems. "We are pleased to welcome Matt Anderson, founder and pioneer, with his dedicated team to the 3D Systems’ family and are committed to expand and extend The3dStudio.com experience and capabilities for the benefit of our users and developers alike."

"It’s an honor to become part of 3D Systems, the recognized 3D content-to-print leader," said Matt Anderson, founder and President of The3dStudio.com. "Our mission is to make it easy for our customers and authors to buy and sell content. We believe that as part of 3D Systems we can deliver even greater benefits to our constituents."3D Systems Press Release Page 2

3D Systems plans to operate and expand The3dStudio.com from its current Mesa, Arizona location under the leadership of Matt Anderson.

3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions including personal, professional and production 3D printers and parts services. Its expertly integrated rapid prototyping and manufacturing solutions reduce the time and cost of designing new products and printing real parts directly from digital input. These solutions are used to design, communicate, prototype and produce functional end-use parts; customers create with confidence.3D Systems Press Release Page 3

More information on the company is available at www.3DSystems.com, www.printin3D.com, www.toptobottomdental.com, www.3Dproparts.com, www.bitsfrombytes.com, www.The3dStudio.com, blog.3dsystems.com, or via email at moreinfo@3Dsystems.com.

The3dStudio.com is a leading provider of 3D and 2D images and resources including 3D models, textures, tutorials, plug-ins, gallery art, software, and stock photos and images including vectors and expert custom work is also available. The3dStudio.com is committed to offering excellent customer service and fast personal service via email seven days a week.