Valencia, CA - September 27, 2005-Solid Concepts Inc., a leading supplier of direct digital manufacturing (DDM™) and rapid prototyping services, announced today the immediate availability of selective laser sintering (SLS) production and prototype parts made from Alumide™ SLS material. Alumide parts have a gleaming metallic look, which is desirable in many functional prototypes such as manifolds (aspiration and cooling ducts, plenums and air intakes), thermoforming molds, and aerodynamic wind tunnel models. Alumide's physical properties and versatility allow for countless prototyping applications in areas such as aerospace, motorsports, automotive, design, packaging, electronics, entertainment, government, industrial products, consumer products, household appliances, and lighting systems.
"Alumide is particularly suitable for applications which require a superior surface finish such as wind tunnel models and aerodynamic parts," said Fredrick Claus, Solid Concepts' manager of business development. "Additionally, the 'metallic look' of Alumide parts will make it the material of choice for many traditional prototyping applications in the aerospace and industrial design community," Claus continued. Detailed specifications for Alumide are available from http://www.solidconcepts.com.
About Solid Concepts ISO9002 certified Solid Concepts Inc. is one of the most advanced providers of Direct Digital Manufacturing and rapid prototyping services in the world. Founded in 1991, the Company has enjoyed tremendous growth, fueled by a commitment to service and constant technical innovation. Solid Concepts Inc. is a privately held corporation headquarted in Valencia, California. For more information, please visit www.solidconcepts.com.