3D Systems, Cynovad Sign Multiunit Deal

VALENCIA, Calif., Sept. 28 -- 3D Systems Corp. and Cynovad have signed a manufacturing and supply agreement for several hundred solid object printers to be delivered through the end of 2004. The agreement, if fully exercised, is valued at more than $10 million including materials and 3D Systems service support.

Under the agreement, 3D Systems will deliver the printers rebranded as the "WaxPro" to be sold exclusively by Cynovad to dental laboratories around the world. The printers are intended for rapid manufacturing of dental prosthetics such as copings, crowns and bridges. The parts built on the printer can be used as master patterns for investment casting of metals and ceramics.