3D Systems Corporation announced today that it will showcase its comprehensive 3D content-to-print portfolio at the International Manufacturing Technology Show, IMTS, September 10 -- 15, 2012 in the Emerging Technology Center at McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois.

Manufacturing professionals are invited to check out the new ProJet 3500, which offers high definition precision and durability for prototypes and models, real parts and castings. The company will display its extended ZPrinters line, the only fast and affordable full color 3D printers available, that brings the value of color to every phase of the product development process. 3D Systems plans to introduce its affordable and simple CAD design and 3D printing tools to middle and high school students invited from the local area.

"We are thrilled to anchor this year's Emerging Technology Center at the IMTS exhibition and conference," said Cathy Lewis, Vice President of Global Marketing, 3D Systems. "We are particularly excited to showcase the power of 3D printing and inspire attendees and students alike to get engaged in the transformation of the entire ideation-to-production process."

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