Stratasys Ltd. Launches World’s Most Effective Large Format 3D Printer for Industrial Scale Prototypes

by Stratasys Ltd.

Rehovot, Israel– Stratasys Ltd. (formerly Objet Ltd.), the innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, launched the Objet 1000, the company’s largest 3D printer to date.

Featuring a 1000 x 800 x 500 mm (39.3 x 31.4 x 19.6 inch) wide-format build envelope, the Objet1000 is ideal for automotive, defense and aerospace, industrial machinery, consumer goods and household appliance sectors as well as high-end service bureaus that need to create industrial size, 1:1 scale prototypes.

The Objet 1000 is Ideal for all-round fit, form and functional prototyping and combines a large and extremely convenient build platform, with the advanced precision of inkjet 3D printing and Objet’s renowned Connex multi-material capability – all in a single machine.

According to Objet CEO David Reis, “As our largest ever 3D printing system, the Objet1000 takes advanced inkjet 3D printing technology to the next scale.”

“The Objet1000 saves manufacturers and designers from having to assemble prototypes from smaller-sized jigsaw pieces or from having to use various less effective or efficient solutions,” said Igal Zeitun, VP for Product Marketing and Consumables at Objet.

“Unlike comparable 3D printing systems, the Objet 1000 is just as good at printing 1:1 scale casings, that can be drilled, assembled, and screwed together, as it is at reproducing the precise look and feel of small, complexly assembled consumer products. The system is easy to use, can work for prolonged unattended periods, and requires only the minimal manpower to operate,” added Zeitun.

“The Objet 1000 enables our customers in a range of industies to quickly and effectively prototype anything at full size, 1:1 scale, from whole airplane and automobile assemblies to complete household appliances. The Objet1000 is the next step in the 3D printing revolution,” comments Reis.

The Objet 1000 system offers an unrivaled choice of over 100 materials, enabling designers and engineers to simulate both standard and ABS-grade plastics. As with all Objet Connex 3D printers, the Objet1000 is also able to print up to 14 different material properties within a single model.

• System is ideal for 3D printing of very large, fine detailed 3D model
• Precise 3D printing of very large and very small, finely detailed 3D models
• Extremely large build envelope – 1000 x 800 x 500 mm (39.3 x 31.4 x 19.6 inch)
• Objet Connex multi-material 3D printing technology
• Simulates standard & ABS-grade engineering plastics
• Exceptionally reliable with large resin cartridges
• Requires only small operating teams & unattended jobs
• Efficient cost of operation & fast ROI
• Wide range of usages and applications to meet Form, Fit & Functional verification
• Provides unrivaled Fit, Form and Functional application versatility, enabling designers and engineers to simulate a wide range of engineering plastics materials
• Ideal for automotive, aerospace & defense, consumer goods, household appliances, industrial machinery and specialist service bureaus

About Objet Ltd.
Objet Ltd. is a leading provider of high quality, cost effective inkjet-based 3D printing systems and materials. A global company, Objet has offices in North America, Europe, Japan, China, Hong Kong, and India.

Objet’s 3D printing systems and 3D printing materials are ideal for any company involved in the manufacture or design of physical products using 3D software or other 3D content. Companies using Objet’s solutions can be typically found in sectors such as consumer goods & electronics, aerospace & defense, automotive, education, dental, medical and medical devices, architecture, industrial machinery, footwear, sporting goods, toys and service bureaus.

Founded in 1998, the company has thousands of customers worldwide including a substantial share of the relevant Fortune 100 and Fortune 500. Its award-winning technology (13 awards in 8 years) is based upon over 110 patents and patent pending inventions.

Objet’s advanced 3D printing systems and range of over 120 materials enable professionals to build prototypes that accurately simulate the true look, feel and function of an end-product, even complex, assembled goods.

The Objet Connex™ line of multi-material 3D printers features the world’s only technology to simultaneously jet 2 materials. With this, users can print many different materials into a single part and print various mixed parts on the same build tray. Users can also create advanced composite materials, or Digital Materials™ featuring unique mechanical and thermal properties. Objet’s range of over 120 3D printing materials simulate properties ranging from rigid to rubber-like, transparent to opaque and standard to ABS-grade engineering plastics, with a large number of in-between shore grades and shades.

Objet’s 3D printers are available in a range of form-factors, from cost-effective desktop 3D printers ideal for entry-level professionals all the way to industrial-scale multi-material machines for front-line designers and top manufacturers. Objet’s 3D printers feature the industry’s highest-resolution 3D printing quality, based on 16micron (0.0006 in.) super-thin layering, wide material versatility, office friendliness and ease of operation.

Our sincere appreciation to Todd Graff and Objet Ltd. for permission to publish information about this exciting new product.

Objet Media Contacts:
USA
Todd Graff
Conover Tuttle Pace
Tel. +1-617-412-4000
Email. tgraff@ctpboston.com

Europe
Claire Russell-Jones
UK Bespoke
Tel: +44-1737-215200
E-mail. claire@bespoke.co.uk

Objet
Arita Mattsoff
Tel. +972-(0)74-745-4000
Email. arita@objet.com

Korea
Jihyun Lee
The Hoffman Agency Korea
Tel. +82-10-3408-1609
Email. jhlee@hoffman.com

Japan
Objet Japan
Aya Yoshizawa
Tel. +81 90 6473 1812
Aya.yoshizawa@objet.com

Asia Pacific
Objet AP Ltd
Vicki Kei
Tel. +852 3844 8813
Vicki.kei@objet.com

Brazil
Tatiana Fonseca
307 Nova Cidade, Sao Paulo
Tel: +55-11-3846-9981
Email: tatiana@gadcom.com.br

Mexico
Patricia Tawil
IDESA
Tel. +52-55-5253-9670
Email. ptawil@idesap.com

South Africa
Alison McDonald
PR Connections
Tel. +27-(0)11-468-1192
Email. alison@pr.co.za

For more information, please visit www.objet.com and the Objet blog for information about 3D printing industry-related news, business issues and trends.

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