7th Jun 2005 13:00
3DM Worldwide PLC07 June 2005 Press Release 7 June 2005 3DM Worldwide plc ("3DM" or "the Company") Receives confirmation of Patent Registration for PIM process in Singapore 3DM Worldwide plc (AIM:TDM), which has developed and is now exploiting a plasticpolymer moulding process ('PIM process'), has received confirmation that thecore patent for the PIM process has been granted in Singapore (Patent Number102188). Singapore is the first territory to have granted a patent as part of awider International Patent application. Peter Oldham, Managing Director said: "Now that we have been granted this patentin Singapore, it is a good indication that applications for the core patent inother territories, as well as patent applications for a number of related PIMproducts, are likely to be successful. With this patent in place we are startingto look at what opportunities exist in Singapore and to use this territory as abase to develop products for the Far East market." - Ends - For further information: 3DM Worldwide PLCKen Brooks, Chairman Tel: +44 (0) 1993 779 [email protected] www.3dmworldwide.com Media enquiries: AbchurchHenry Harrison-Topham / Ariane Comstive Tel: +44 (0) 20 7398 [email protected] www.abchurch-group.com Notes to editors 3DM Worldwide plc is a leader in plastics technology intellectual property, andwas admitted to AIM in October 2002. 3DM acquired two plastics manufacturing processes in 2001: Powder ImpressionMoulding ("PIM") and 3-Dimensional Blow Moulding, the latter giving 3DM itsname. The PIM process allows the production of a strengthened plastic composite thathas the strength and other comparable properties of metal. It is a low pressuremoulding process suitable for the production of very large parts. There aremany varied applications in industry where there is a need for overall strengthand rigidity combined with weight savings. Significant capital and toolingsavings can be made, because the methodology of the process utilises anon-pressure method. There are many and varied potential PIM applications andit is ideal for those wishing to produce parts that may be large, light weightand durable. Specific applications include manufacturing of a wide range ofproducts in high volume global markets such as Building Products, Construction,Automotive, Marine, Aviation, and White Goods. 3DM's strategy with the PIM process is to offer this technology as analternative means of making large complex moulds, but also as a means ofreplacing alternative materials like metal or fibreglass. 3DM also believesthat the PIM process offers the potential for a significant rise in the use ofrecycled material to make a product which itself would be recyclable at the endof its useful life. The 3-Dimensional Blow Moulding process facilitates the manufacture of complexcomponents or component sub-assemblies of differing materials in a single mould. This reduces the number of parts in manufacturing, creating significant costsavings through diminished labour operations and attendant costs as well as areduction in the weight of cumulative parts. In addition, there is theopportunity to add non-plastic materials, and to vary the formula appropriate tocustomer requirements. Most of the exploratory work with this process has beenwith the automotive industry, where there is a constant need for more complexassemblies. This also applies to the medical industry, where similaropportunities exist, but with a wider spectrum of products. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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