MQast delivers certified, complex geometry metal parts

Rock Hill, SC- 3D Systems (Nasdaq: TDSC) and Scicon Technologies announce the formation of MQast, a joint venture between 3D Systems and Scicon Technologies. MQast is an online provider of rapid, high-quality complex metal parts with facilities located in Valencia, California.

MQast aluminum and stainless steel parts are available for immediate delivery and can be ordered at www.mqast.com. MQast plans to expand its distribution network with qualified regional and international resellers.

“We are very proud to partner with Scicon Technologies, a pioneer and innovator in Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing Services,” says Charles (Chuck) Hull, Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of 3D Systems.

“Together, we have developed MQast, a unique and proprietary technology that quickly delivers high-quality complex geometry metal parts for functional testing, design verification and end-use for short-run production.”

“The MQast process delivers aluminum or stainless steel parts directly from CAD in days, and the parts are ideally suited for aerospace, medical and automotive applications,” concluded Hull.

“As a pioneer in the Additive Manufacturing space with over twenty years perspective, I believe that MQast represents a significant leap forward in bringing Rapid Manufacturing metal parts quality in line with current customer expectations,” says Scott Turner, President of Scicon Technologies.

“Having worked with and evaluated all existing traditional and Additive Manufacturing methods to fabricate complex metal parts, I believe that MQast is by far the fastest and best choice for rapid metal parts available today,” concludes Turner.

For more information visit www.mqast.com