Stratasys and objet geometries announce distribution agreement

Assembly Automation

ISSN: 0144-5154

Article publication date: 1 March 2004

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(2004), "Stratasys and objet geometries announce distribution agreement", Assembly Automation, Vol. 24 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/aa.2004.03324aab.002

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Stratasys and objet geometries announce distribution agreement

Stratasys and objet geometries announce distribution agreement

Keywords: Rapid prototyping

Partnership combines Stratasys' industry leadership and model durability with Objet's feature detail and high speed.

Three-dimensional printing and rapid prototyping (RP) system maker, Stratasys has announced that it has partnered with Objet Geometries, Ltd, a developer of RP systems to exclusively distribute Objet's new Eden333e system in North America (Plate 2).

Plate 2 Objet's new Eden333e

The new Eden333 uses Objet's PolyJete technology to rapidly produce with a high- resolution models and prototypes for fit and form evaluation (Plate 3). This product complements Stratasys' current product line, which uses the established FDM technology to create models and prototypes for fit and form and durable enough for functional testing.

Plate 3 Prototypes for fit and form evaluation

“We can now offer design engineers precision UV plastic prototypes for the first time. This allows Stratasys to immediately enter the rapidly expanding plastic jetting RP market. Our partnership with Objet solidifies Stratasys' strong position within the RP market by broadening our product offering and allowing us to expand our business with new applications,” said Scott Crump, Chairman and CEO of Stratasys. “We've spent the past year researching and evaluating Objet's innovative plastic jetting technology and products, and we are proud to be the exclusive distributor for Objet in North America.”

The Eden333 uses PolyJet technology to precisely jet a proprietary photopolymer in super fine layers down to 16 mm (0.0006 in.). This results in smooth surfaces, fine details and fast build times for users.

Like FDM technology, PolyJet technology uses environmentally stable, fully-cured materials for safe use in office environments. The Eden333 requires no special venting or facility modification.

The Objet Studioe software pre-processes STL files and suggests a build orientation based on part size or build speed required. The software creates a precise path for eight heads to jet a proprietary photopolymer for model building, and a second, gel-like photopolymer material for any necessary support structures. Support material can be brushed off with water or removed by a WaterJet system. The Eden333 features convenient front-loading cartridges, making reloading the photopolymer safe and simple.

For more information, visit the Web site: www.stratasys.com/NA/Eden333

For further information contact: Stratasys Inc. 14950 Martin Drive, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA 55344-2020. Tel: 952 937 3000; Fax: 952 937 0070; Web site: www.stratasys.com

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