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    Stratasys-New High-Volume FDM Material Box Increases Unattended Run Time for Stratasys’ Fortus 3D Production Systems

    Stratasys Ltd. (Image courtesy of Stratasys Ltd.)
    • Xtend 500 Fortus Plus delivers more than five times the output of standard canisters

    Minneapolis and Rehovot, Israel – April 13, 2015 – Stratasys Ltd.(Nasdaq:SSYS), aleading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, introduced Xtend 500 Fortus Plus, a high-volume filament package for Fortus 3D Production Systems. To learn more about Xtend 500, visit the Stratasys booth in Hall 7 Stand A40 at Hannover Messe 2015, April 13-17 in Hannover, Germany.

    Stratasys
    Hall 7 Stand A40
    Hannover Messe
    April 13-17, 2015
    Hannover, Germany

    Designed for reliable and unattended high-volume use, each Xtend 500 box contains 500 cubic inches of FDM thermoplastic material, delivering more than five times the output of standard canisters.

    Xtend 500 Fortus Plus is a new high-volume material box for Fortus 3D Production Systems, offering five times the output of standard canisters. (Photo courtesy of Stratasys Ltd.)
    Xtend 500 Fortus Plus is a new high-volume material box for Fortus 3D Production Systems, offering five times the output of standard canisters. (Photo courtesy of Stratasys Ltd.)

    When two material boxes are loaded into a Fortus 3D Production System, users can expect up to 400 hours of unattended run time and up to 1,000 cubic inches of material use.

    Xtend 500 gives users the freedom of fewer material changeovers, resulting in streamlined 3D production. This feature can also contribute to reduced operation costs.

    “For our customers, and 3D printing in general, developing a larger volume package is a huge step in navigating away from day-to-day 3D printer planning and operations,” said Brendan Dillon, product manager for Stratasys. “More time can now be spent on designing parts rather than wondering if the 3D printer is going to run out of material over the weekend.”

    By implementing Xtend 500, manufacturers with prototyping needs and service bureaus producing large parts will benefit from reduced material changeovers, as well as logistical savings in shipping and storage. Xtend 500 is available in ABS-M30 (ivory and black) and PC and their respective support materials for the Fortus 450mc 3D Production System.

    Owners of Fortus 360mc, 400mc and 900mc 3D Production Systems can also take advantage of Xtend 500 with a Fortus Plus system upgrade. Most system owners will benefit from streamlined logistics when they share material stock across systems.

    For more information about Xtend 500 and the Fortus Plus upgrade, contact a reseller or visit the Stratasys website. Images are available by visiting the Stratasys newsroom.

    About Stratasys Ltd.
    Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Rehovot, Israel, is a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions. The company’s patented FDM®, PolyJet™, and WDM™ 3D Printing technologies produce prototypes and manufactured goods directly from 3D CAD files or other 3D content. Systems include 3D printers for idea development, prototyping and direct digital manufacturing. Stratasys subsidiaries include MakerBot and Solidscape, and the company operates the digital parts manufacturing service, Stratasys Direct Manufacturing. Stratasys has more than 2,800 employees, holds over 600 granted or pending additive manufacturing patents globally, and has received more than 25 awards for its technology and leadership. Online at: www.stratasys.com or http://blog.stratasys.com

    Stratasys and FDM Technology are registered trademarks, and Fortus is a trademark of Stratasys Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries or affiliates.

    Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
    The statements in this press release relating to Stratasys’ beliefs regarding the benefits consumers will experience from the Xtend 500 and Fortus Plus. Stratasys’ expectation on the timing of shipping the Xtend 500 and Fortus Plus are forward-looking statements reflecting management’s current expectations and beliefs. These forward-looking statements are based on current information that is, by its nature, subject to rapid and even abrupt change. Due to risks and uncertainties associated with Stratasys’ business, actual results could differ materially from those projected or implied by these forward-looking statements.

    These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the risk that consumers will not perceive the benefits of the Xtend 500 and Fortus Plus to be the same as Stratasys does; the risk that unforeseen technical difficulties will delay the shipping of the Xtend 500 and Fortus Plus; and other risk factors set forth under the caption “Risk Factors” in Stratasys’ most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 3, 2015. Stratasys is under no obligation (and expressly disclaims any obligation) to update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by the rules and regulations of the SEC.

    Stratasys Media Contacts:
    USA
    Aaron Masterson
    Weber Shandwick
    Tel. +1-952-346-6258
    [email protected]

    Europe
    Jonathan Wake / Miguel Afonso
    UK Bespoke
    Tel: +44-1737-215200
    [email protected]

    Stratasys
    Arita Mattsoff / Joe Hiemenz
    Stratasys
    Tel. +972-(0)74-745-4000 (IL)
    Tel. +1-952-906-2726 (US)
    [email protected]
    [email protected]

    Asia Pacific
    Stratasys AP
    Janice Lai
    Tel. +852-3944-8818
    [email protected]

    Japan
    Stratasys Japan
    Aya Yoshizawa
    Tel. +81-90-6473-1812
    [email protected]

    Korea
    Stratasys Korea
    Janice Lai
    Tel. +852 3944 8818
    [email protected]

    Greater China
    Stratasys Shanghai
    Icy Xie
    Tel. +86-21-26018886
    [email protected]

    Mexico
    Stratasys Mexico
    Erica Massini
    Tel. +52-11-2626-9229
    [email protected]

    Brazil
    Tatiana Fonseca
    GAD Communications
    Tel: +55-11-3846-9981
    [email protected]

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