3D Systems provides this press release on the recent RAMP award to Paramount:3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced today that its Paramount team was selected by Pennsylvania as one of the state's Research for Advanced Manufacturing in Pennsylvania, RAMP, awardees.Paramount, in collaboration with Lehigh University, was chosen on competitive merit by RAMP after demonstrating technology and manufacturing readiness."This award represents our unwavering commitment to the research, development and commercialization of rapid manufacturing solutions," said Jim Williams, Managing Director, Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing, 3D Systems. "The success of this project will benefit Pennsylvania directly, as well as our nation, as the interest in 3D printing and advanced digital manufacturing continues to grow."