EXHIBIT 99.1

                                  PRESS RELEASE

 EOS COMPLAINT AGAINST 3D SYSTEMS IN GERMANY DISMISSED AS WITHOUT MERIT: EOS TO
                              PAY LITIGATION COSTS

VALENCIA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 20, 2003--3D Systems Corp. (Nasdaq: TDSC
- - News) today announced that on September 29, the Regional Court of
Frankfurt-Main, Germany rejected in its entirety the complaint filed in May 2002
by EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems against 3D Systems. EOS's complaint sought
damages arising from 3D Systems' acquisition of DTM Corporation in August 2001,
and alleged that the DTM purchase was not permitted under non-competition
provisions in a 1997 contract between EOS and 3D Systems. Rejecting EOS's
complaint, the Court's order states that the complaint was "not justified," that
EOS has "no claim" against 3D Systems for breach of contract and that EOS's
interpretation of the contract "makes no sense." EOS was ordered to pay the
costs of litigation.

"We are very pleased that the Court in Frankfurt decided to dismiss the
complaint filed by EOS. We have maintained all along that EOS's suit was without
merit," said Abe Reichental, 3D Systems CEO and president. "We remain committed,
dedicated and focused on delivering useful, economical, value added system
solutions with clear and measured benefits to our customers. We will continue to
vigorously defend our intellectual property and marketing rights in order to
expand and enhance the range of innovative solutions and services we provide to
our customers."

About 3D Systems

Founded in 1986, 3D Systems(R), the solid imaging company(SM), provides solid
imaging products and systems solutions that reduce the time and cost of
designing products and facilitate direct and indirect manufacturing. Its systems
utilize patented proprietary technologies to create physical objects from
digital input that can be used in design communication, prototyping, and as
functional end-use parts.

3D Systems offers a wide range of imaging, communication rapid prototyping and
on demand manufacturing systems including the MJM product line (InVision 3-D
printer and ThermoJet(R) solid object printer), SLA(R) (stereolithography)
systems, SLS(R) (selective laser sintering) systems, and Accura(R) materials
(including photopolymers, metals, nylons, engineering plastics, and
thermoplastics).

More information on the company is available at www.3dsystems.com, or by phoning
888/337-9786, or 661/295-5600 ext. 2882 internationally, or email
moreinfo@3dsystems.com

Note to Editors: ADM and the solid imaging company are service marks; and
InVision is a trademark; and ThermoJet, SLA, SLS, Accura, 3D Systems and the 3D
logo are registered trademarks of 3D Systems Inc.





The information contained in this press release includes "forward-looking
statements." The company cautions readers not to put undue reliance on
forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees
of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results
may differ materially from those described in this release, for the reasons,
among others, discussed in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking
statements.


Contact:

        3D Systems Corp.
        Elizabeth Goode,
        661-295-5600, Ext. 2632
        Director Marketing
        goodee@3dsystems.com

               or

        Self & Associates
        Trudy Self,
        909-336-5685
        Investor Relations
        tmself@aol.com