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IPF Advocates Clear Benefits of Objet New 3D Printing Materials
RHEINMUENSTER, Germany, August 24, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Objet GmbH, a subsidiary of Objet Ltd. [http://www.objet.com ],the
innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping
[http://www.objet.com/rapid_prototyping ] and additive manufacturing,
announces today that IPF [http://www.ipfl.co.uk ], a prototyping service
bureau in the UK, has implemented both the Objet clear transparent
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Transparent ] and
ABS-like [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/ABS-like ]
materials, for use with Objet 3D printers, at its office in Nazeing, just
north of London, to great effect.
"We're seeing great demand for the new Objet clear transparent (Objet
VeroClear) material. We consumed a significant amount of the material during
the beta testing just through word-of-mouth leads alone, and we've had
substantial new business specifically on the strength of the transparent
capability," states Gary Miller, Head of 3D Printing & Rapid Prototyping at
IPF, "Objet has long been ahead of the game in terms of prototypes that
truly represent the intended end-product, and the properties of the new
materials can only strengthen that position."
Objet VeroClear is a truly transparent, rigid and near-colorless
material featuring excellent dimensional stability for general purpose, fine
detail model building and visual simulation of transparent thermoplastic
such as PMMA.
"The clarity is superb," Miller comments, "The feedback from my
customers is that it surpasses rival technologies such as Stereolithography
(SLA), which has traditionally been requested for transparent applications.
Printing in layers as fine as 16 micron layers - or even in high-speed 30
micron layers - with excellent print resolution, Objet printed models also
have better surface finish, finer details and tighter tolerances."
According to Miller his customers opt for the transparent material for a
diverse range of applications, "My customers are constantly breaking new
ground with new products or improved parts. We are using the Objet
transparent clear material for clients in the fields of architecture,
automotive and consumer electronics, defense and medical. The applications
range from waterflow systems, to clear screens, casing and housing for
electronics, to testing lighting functionality, to using illumination to
showcase design aesthetics and detail."
With regards to the Objet ABS-like material, Miller says that he has
completed orders for customers from the food processing and automotive
sectors, asserting: "I expect the ABS-like material to create significant
new opportunities and growth from our customers within the automotive,
consumer goods and F1 racing sectors. It could potentially be a business
changer, which is why we were the first company in the UK to adopt it."
Designed to simulate ABS-grade engineering plastics by combining
high-temperature resistances with extreme toughness, Objet ABS-like is a
Digital Material
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Digital_Materials ][TM]
for use with Objet Connex multi-material 3D printers
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printer/Objet_Connex_Family ], the world's only
range of rapid prototyping systems able to jet two materials at the same
time. IPF's rapid prototyping department operates both an Objet Connex500
and an Objet Eden350V 3D printer.
"The Objet ABS-like material provides a seriously compelling alternative
for replicating engineering plastics, where previously FDM plastic models
were probably used," says Miller. "The same fit, form and function
capabilities that Objet excels in are now available with the benefits of
ABS-like - rigorous durability, high temperature resistance and excellent
dimensional stability. We've also found that, because the material isn't
porous, the finishing options are fantastic too."
Andy Middleton, General Manager for Europe at Objet comments, "IPF has
always had a pioneering spirit when it comes to 3D printing. Making its
first investment in an Objet system in 2003, Gary and the team have been
beta testing machines and materials for Objet ever since and are repeatedly
amongst the first to take up new technologies."
Resources for Editors
- Objet260 Connex and materials video
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZbRlDBScDz4 ]
- Objet ABS-like materials video
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfpJLkX9m7I&feature=player_embedded ]
- Objet Clear Transparency video
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pRU1htXFn8&feature=player_embedded ]
- Objet Desktop Workflow video
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdjP7hNR5EY ]
About Objet
Objet Ltd. [http://www.objet.com ], the innovation leader in 3D printing
for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, provides 3-dimensional
printing systems that enable manufacturers and industrial designers to
reduce cost of product development and dramatically shorten time-to-market
of new products.
Objet's ultra-thin-layer, high-resolution 3-dimensional printing systems
and materials utilize PolyJet polymer jetting technology, to print
ultra-thin 16-micron layers. The Objet Connex multi-material family is based
on Objet's PolyJet Matrix Technology, which jets multiple model materials
simultaneously and creates composite Digital Materials on the fly. The
market-proven Objet Eden line of 3D Printing Systems and the Objet24 and
Objet30 desktop 3D printers are based on Objet's patented office-friendly
PolyJet Technology. All Objet systems use Objet's FullCure(R) materials to
create accurate, clean, smooth, and highly detailed 3D parts.
Objet systems are in use by customers worldwide, including Fortune 100
companies, in multiple industries such as automotive, architecture, dental,
medical, medical devices, aerospace and defense, education, consumer goods
and electronics, industrial machinery, toys, footwear and service bureaus.
Founded in 1998, Objet serves its growing global customer base through
offices in USA, Mexico, Europe, Japan, China and Hong Kong, and a global
network of distribution partners. Objet owns more than 50 patents and patent
pending inventions. For more information, visit us at
http://www.objet.com, and for more about 3D printing industry-related
news, business issues and trends, read the Objet blog
[http://blog.objet.com ].
(c) 2011 Objet, Objet24, Objet30, Objet Studio, Quadra, QuadraTempo,
FullCure, SHR, Eden, Eden250, Eden260, Eden260V, Eden330, Eden350, Eden350V,
Eden500V, Job Manager, CADMatrix, Connex, Connex260, Connex350, Connex500,
Alaris, Alaris30, PolyLog, TangoBlack, TangoGray, TangoPlus, TangoBlackPlus,
VeroBlue, VeroClear, VeroWhite, VeroWhitePlus, VeroBlack, VeroDent,
VeroGray, Durus, Digital Materials, PolyJet, PolyJet Matrix, ABS-like and
ObjetGreen are trademarks or registered trademarks of Objet Geometries Ltd.
and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. All other trademarks belong
to their respective owners.
Objet Media Contacts
USA
Robyn Stein
Gabbegroup
Tel. +1-212-220-4444
Email. robyn.stein@gabbe.com
Europe
Claire Russell-Jones
UK Bespoke
Tel: +44-1737-215200
E-mail. claire@bespoke.co.uk
Objet
Arita Mattsoff
Objet Geometries
Tel. +972-8-931-4314
Email. arita@objet.com
Asia Pacific
Jenny Chan
The Hoffman Agency
Tel: +81-3-2231-8101
E-mail. jchan@hoffman.com
Japan
Masaya Takahama
The Hoffman Agency, Japan
Tel: +81-3-5159-2145
Email. mtakahama@hoffman.com
China
Dong Chen
The Hoffman Agency, China
Tel. +86-21-6391-5869
Email. dchen@hoffman.com
India
Shivalika Chadha
Avian Media
Tel. +91-9717838601
Email. shivalika@avian-media.com
Korea
Jihyun Lee
The Hoffman Agency Korea
Tel. +82-10-3408-1609
Email. jhlee@hoffman.com
Mexico
Patricia Tawill
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
Source: Objet Ltd
.
IPF Advocates Clear Benefits of Objet New 3D Printing Materials
RHEINMUENSTER, Germany, August 24, 2011/PRNewswire/ --
Objet GmbH, a subsidiary of Objet Ltd. [http://www.objet.com ],the
innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping
[http://www.objet.com/rapid_prototyping ] and additive manufacturing,
announces today that IPF [http://www.ipfl.co.uk ], a prototyping service
bureau in the UK, has implemented both the Objet clear transparent
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Transparent ] and
ABS-like [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/ABS-like ]
materials, for use with Objet 3D printers, at its office in Nazeing, just
north of London, to great effect.
"We're seeing great demand for the new Objet clear transparent (Objet
VeroClear) material. We consumed a significant amount of the material during
the beta testing just through word-of-mouth leads alone, and we've had
substantial new business specifically on the strength of the transparent
capability," states Gary Miller, Head of 3D Printing & Rapid Prototyping at
IPF, "Objet has long been ahead of the game in terms of prototypes that
truly represent the intended end-product, and the properties of the new
materials can only strengthen that position."
Objet VeroClear is a truly transparent, rigid and near-colorless
material featuring excellent dimensional stability for general purpose, fine
detail model building and visual simulation of transparent thermoplastic
such as PMMA.
"The clarity is superb," Miller comments, "The feedback from my
customers is that it surpasses rival technologies such as Stereolithography
(SLA), which has traditionally been requested for transparent applications.
Printing in layers as fine as 16 micron layers - or even in high-speed 30
micron layers - with excellent print resolution, Objet printed models also
have better surface finish, finer details and tighter tolerances."
According to Miller his customers opt for the transparent material for a
diverse range of applications, "My customers are constantly breaking new
ground with new products or improved parts. We are using the Objet
transparent clear material for clients in the fields of architecture,
automotive and consumer electronics, defense and medical. The applications
range from waterflow systems, to clear screens, casing and housing for
electronics, to testing lighting functionality, to using illumination to
showcase design aesthetics and detail."
With regards to the Objet ABS-like material, Miller says that he has
completed orders for customers from the food processing and automotive
sectors, asserting: "I expect the ABS-like material to create significant
new opportunities and growth from our customers within the automotive,
consumer goods and F1 racing sectors. It could potentially be a business
changer, which is why we were the first company in the UK to adopt it."
Designed to simulate ABS-grade engineering plastics by combining
high-temperature resistances with extreme toughness, Objet ABS-like is a
Digital Material
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Digital_Materials ][TM]
for use with Objet Connex multi-material 3D printers
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printer/Objet_Connex_Family ], the world's only
range of rapid prototyping systems able to jet two materials at the same
time. IPF's rapid prototyping department operates both an Objet Connex500
and an Objet Eden350V 3D printer.
"The Objet ABS-like material provides a seriously compelling alternative
for replicating engineering plastics, where previously FDM plastic models
were probably used," says Miller. "The same fit, form and function
capabilities that Objet excels in are now available with the benefits of
ABS-like - rigorous durability, high temperature resistance and excellent
dimensional stability. We've also found that, because the material isn't
porous, the finishing options are fantastic too."
Andy Middleton, General Manager for Europe at Objet comments, "IPF has
always had a pioneering spirit when it comes to 3D printing. Making its
first investment in an Objet system in 2003, Gary and the team have been
beta testing machines and materials for Objet ever since and are repeatedly
amongst the first to take up new technologies."
Resources for Editors
- Objet260 Connex and materials video
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZbRlDBScDz4 ]
- Objet ABS-like materials video
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfpJLkX9m7I&feature=player_embedded ]
- Objet Clear Transparency video
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pRU1htXFn8&feature=player_embedded ]
- Objet Desktop Workflow video
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdjP7hNR5EY ]
About Objet
Objet Ltd. [http://www.objet.com ], the innovation leader in 3D printing
for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, provides 3-dimensional
printing systems that enable manufacturers and industrial designers to
reduce cost of product development and dramatically shorten time-to-market
of new products.
Objet's ultra-thin-layer, high-resolution 3-dimensional printing systems
and materials utilize PolyJet polymer jetting technology, to print
ultra-thin 16-micron layers. The Objet Connex multi-material family is based
on Objet's PolyJet Matrix Technology, which jets multiple model materials
simultaneously and creates composite Digital Materials on the fly. The
market-proven Objet Eden line of 3D Printing Systems and the Objet24 and
Objet30 desktop 3D printers are based on Objet's patented office-friendly
PolyJet Technology. All Objet systems use Objet's FullCure(R) materials to
create accurate, clean, smooth, and highly detailed 3D parts.
Objet systems are in use by customers worldwide, including Fortune 100
companies, in multiple industries such as automotive, architecture, dental,
medical, medical devices, aerospace and defense, education, consumer goods
and electronics, industrial machinery, toys, footwear and service bureaus.
Founded in 1998, Objet serves its growing global customer base through
offices in USA, Mexico, Europe, Japan, China and Hong Kong, and a global
network of distribution partners. Objet owns more than 50 patents and patent
pending inventions. For more information, visit us at
http://www.objet.com, and for more about 3D printing industry-related
news, business issues and trends, read the Objet blog
[http://blog.objet.com ].
(c) 2011 Objet, Objet24, Objet30, Objet Studio, Quadra, QuadraTempo,
FullCure, SHR, Eden, Eden250, Eden260, Eden260V, Eden330, Eden350, Eden350V,
Eden500V, Job Manager, CADMatrix, Connex, Connex260, Connex350, Connex500,
Alaris, Alaris30, PolyLog, TangoBlack, TangoGray, TangoPlus, TangoBlackPlus,
VeroBlue, VeroClear, VeroWhite, VeroWhitePlus, VeroBlack, VeroDent,
VeroGray, Durus, Digital Materials, PolyJet, PolyJet Matrix, ABS-like and
ObjetGreen are trademarks or registered trademarks of Objet Geometries Ltd.
and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. All other trademarks belong
to their respective owners.
Objet Media Contacts
USA
Robyn Stein
Gabbegroup
Tel. +1-212-220-4444
Email. robyn.stein@gabbe.com
Europe
Claire Russell-Jones
UK Bespoke
Tel: +44-1737-215200
E-mail. claire@bespoke.co.uk
Objet
Arita Mattsoff
Objet Geometries
Tel. +972-8-931-4314
Email. arita@objet.com
Asia Pacific
Jenny Chan
The Hoffman Agency
Tel: +81-3-2231-8101
E-mail. jchan@hoffman.com
Japan
Masaya Takahama
The Hoffman Agency, Japan
Tel: +81-3-5159-2145
Email. mtakahama@hoffman.com
China
Dong Chen
The Hoffman Agency, China
Tel. +86-21-6391-5869
Email. dchen@hoffman.com
India
Shivalika Chadha
Avian Media
Tel. +91-9717838601
Email. shivalika@avian-media.com
Korea
Jihyun Lee
The Hoffman Agency Korea
Tel. +82-10-3408-1609
Email. jhlee@hoffman.com
Mexico
Patricia Tawill
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
Source: Objet Ltd
.