Novi, MI, and Krailling, Germany, May 12th, 2008: EOS GmbH, the world’s leading manufacturer of laser-sintering systems, will present two new commercial materials at SME’s RAPID 2008 Conference and Exposition on May 20-22, Booth #500. The materials increase the range of prototyping and manufacturing capabilities of EOS’s equipment, enabling companies to further reduce production times and costs.

The new plastic, PrimePart DC, is an impact-resistant polyamide with a tensile strength of 48 MPa. It has an outstanding elongation at break of 50 percent—that is about twice as high as those of previously available materials. The material is thus well-suited for automotive components, such as interior parts, and also for aerospace applications.

For Direct Metal Laser-Sintering (DMLS), new EOS StainlessSteel PH1 offers high hardness, very good corrosion resistance and excellent mechanical properties, matching the traits of stainless steels currently in use in the medical and aerospace industries. It complements the existing 17-4 EOS StainlessSteel GP1.

“We have seen our customers achieve remarkable innovations with EOS equipment and our existing materials,” says Peter Klink, Executive Vice President Global Sales at EOS. “Now we are proud to showcase our new plastic and metal offerings at Rapid 2008, where forward-thinking product developers who are extending the boundaries of their individual industries gather to evaluate new technologies.”

Rapid 2008 will be held at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and Convention Center in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. EOS, presenting sponsor of the show, will demonstrate its FORMIGA P 100 plastics laser-sintering equipment and the EOSINT M 270 for Direct Metal Laser-Sintering at its booth (#500). Dr Michael Shellabear, Vice President, a conference speaker at the Rapid Manufacturing session held on May 21st, will address quality requirements for industrial applications of DMLS.

Exhibiting EOS customers include Morris Technologies, Paramount PDS, JonaTek, Solid Concepts, and Synergeering.

About RAPID 2008

RAPID is North America's largest annual rapid manufacturing conference and exposition. The event brings buyers, sellers and end-users of design, prototyping, tooling, and direct manufacturing technologies together in an environment that facilitates networking and business interaction. Attendees can evaluate the latest materials and machinery, compare processes, talk to industry experts, and make valuable contacts. Exhibitors can meet new customers, discuss projects face-to-face and generate sales. For more information, please visit www.sme.org/rapid.

About EOS of North America Inc.

EOS of North America Inc. sells, services, supports, and markets the entire EOS line of rapid prototyping, rapid tooling, and rapid manufacturing systems. This includes solutions for plastic laser-sintering as well as Direct Metal Laser-Sintering (DMLS). Founded in 1989, EOS GmbH is a world leader in the manufacture of laser-sintering systems. Laser-sintering is the key technology for e Manufacturing: the fast, flexible and cost-effective production directly from CAD data. The technology accelerates product development and optimizes production processes. EOS has completed its business year 2006/2007 with revenues in laser-sintering of €59.7 million (approximately $88 million), which is an increase of 14 percent compared to the previous year. EOS GmbH is headquartered in Krailling/Munich, Germany. Further information about EOS is available at www.eos.info.

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