3D Systems Acquires Provel

3D Systems Corporation TDSC, announced today that it has acquired Provel, S.r.l., an Italian provider of rapid prototyping, tooling and manufacturing services, as part of the company's continued expansion of its 3Dproparts™ service in Europe. Based in Turin, Italy, Provel delivers a comprehensive portfolio of premier rapid prototyping, tooling and manufacturing services to all leading Italian automotive and durable goods manufacturers specializing in Stereolithography, Selective Laser Sintering, Rapid Tooling and Urethane casting. Detailed information about this transaction can be found in the company's Form 8-K filed with the SEC this morning.