Z Corporation Customers and Partners to Share Prototyping Best Practices at TCT Live

By Z Corporation, PRNE
Monday, October 11, 2010

Z Corp. CEO Will Also Highlight Current and Future Direction of 3D Printing and Scanning

BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, October 12, 2010 - Manufacturers are saving time, cutting costs and developing superior
products using 3D printing, rapid prototyping and 3D laser scanning in their
work — topics Z Corporation will explore in depth next week with attendees
at TCT Live 2010 (www.tctmagazine.com/x/exhibition.html).

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The TCT Live exhibition/conference takes place October 19-20, at the
Ricoh Arena, Coventry, UK, drawing together everyone involved in the concept,
design, manufacturing and specification functions. Z Corporation will
participate in several sessions packed with solutions for improving product
development and manufacturing performance.

Sessions include:

    -- "Using 3D Printing to Cut Product Launch Time in Half, Reduce Costs
       and Make Profitable Design Decisions"

This 3D printing and prototyping keynote features Z Corporation customer
Gary Hawley of the world-famous Denby Pottery Company discussing how this
two-centuries-old manufacturer of fine tableware in stoneware, china and
porcelain uses 3D printing to quickly and affordably create prototypes of new
designs. The company has reduced prototyping time from four weeks to two
hours, launches product lines in two years instead of four, enriches customer
focus groups, and impresses customers with its advanced technology.

Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 10:30 a.m. in Theatre 2.

    -- "Improved 3D Printed Part Performance Through Automated Processing"

Z Corporation dealer Tim Warwick of Z Solutions
(www.zsolutions.eu.com) leads this session.

Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 2:20 p.m. in Theatre 2.

    -- Additive Manufacturing Tech Briefing

Z Corporation CEO John Kawola will spotlight the latest Z Corporation
products and technology, including the new ZPrinter(R) 150 and ZPrinter 250
value-priced 3D printers, and the ZBuilder(R) Ultra plastic prototyping
system.

Wednesday, Oct. 20, at 1 p.m. in Theatre 2.

    -- "The University of Sunderland Uses 3D Scanning to Improve Business
       Performance and Student Career Prospects"

Z Corporation customer Dave Knapton of The University of Sunderland will
lead this inspection and metrology session. He will describe how the
university: uses ZScanning and ZPrinting to give students a head start in
their careers; saved 3M UK PLC time, money, and frustration in diagnosing
manufacturing issues; helped the Beamish Museum replicate 19th century
mechanical parts; and gave "SU Racing-Formula Student" competitors an easier
way to fit engines into chassis and fabricate parts with sleek and complex
surfaces.

Wednesday, Oct. 20, at 1:25 p.m. in Theatre 4.

"These events provide a detailed look at tangible ways to improve the
product development process, save time and money, and enhance communication,"
said Z Corporation Vice President of Marketing Kevin Lach. "It's a unique
opportunity for attendees to receive forward-looking information from Z
Corporation management, customers, and partners."

Z Corporation will exhibit throughout TCT Live in Stand #J2, showcasing
new, advanced 3D printing, rapid prototyping and 3D scanning technologies,
including the world's fastest, most affordable 3D printers, plastic rapid
prototyping systems, and unique, handheld 3D laser scanners.

About Z Corporation

Z Corporation 3D technologies help product designers, engineers and
architects create the right designs the first time. Professionals use
ZPrinter 3D printers, ZBuilder rapid prototyping machines and ZScanner(R) 3D
laser scanners to compress the design cycle, generate new concepts,
communicate clearly, foster collaboration, and reduce errors. These solutions
span the entire 3D CAD/BIM design process from concept through design
verification. For more information, visit www.zcorp.com.

    CONTACT: JULIE REECE                      ED MARSHALL
    Z CORPORATION                             BEAUPRE & CO. PUBLIC RELATIONS
    +1-781-852-5058                           +1-603-559-5816
    JREECE@ZCORP.COM                          EMARSHALL@BEAUPRE.COM
    HTTP://WWW.ZCORP.COM                      HTTP://WWW.BEAUPRE.COM

Julie Reece, Z Corporation, +1-781-852-5058, jreece at zcorp.com; or Ed Marshall, Beaupre & Co. Public relations, +1-603-559-5816, emarshall at beaupre.com

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