ASPire3D, an ASP provider of 2D-to-3D CAD conversions, has formed a partnership with Quickparts.com, a web-based supplier of rapid prototypes via an online instant quoting system. The partnership will allow both companies to offer each other's web-based services. Customers of each company would be able to access either service from their respective web portals.

For Quickparts.com ( http://www.nasatech.com/cgi-bin/l.pl?1-31F ), the agreement provides a solution for its customers who want to use Quickparts.com for online instantaneous quotes, but need to convert their 2D drawings into 3D solid models. The Quickparts.com online quoting system requires the use of the customer's 3D solid model.

ASPire3D ( http://www.nasatech.com/cgi-bin/l.pl?1-31G ) provides the ability for users to convert their 2D drawings to parametric 3D models through its 2Dto3DCAD.com site. Partnering with Quickparts.com enables those users to turn their 3D models into real parts and get instant quotes for the manufacture of rapid prototypes, injection molded parts, and cast metal parts.