Objet Geometries Launches Connex350(TM) 3D Printer


REHOVOT, Israel, June 17 /PRNewswire/ --

- Expanded System Family First to Print Multiple Materials Simultaneously

Objet Geometries (http://www.objet.com/), the innovation leader in 3D
printing, today launched the Connex350(TM), the company's second rapid
prototyping system that allows product developers and manufacturers to
simultaneously print multiple materials with different mechanical and
physical properties. Modeled after Objet's groundbreaking Connex500(TM), the
only other 3D printer in the world with this capability, the Connex350(TM)
will debut on June 22-26 at the inaugural Time Compression Expo and
Conference in Chicago and on June 23-24 at the Devcon 2009, Dassault Systems
Developer Conference in Velizy, France.

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The Connex350(TM) features the same revolutionary technology as its
predecessor, the Connex500(TM), with a smaller build tray size
(350x350x200mm). The Connex500(TM) has received numerous technology
innovation, and design honors, including the Frost & Sullivan Award for
Product Innovation, the EuroMold Product Development Award, the RadTech USA
Emerging Technologies Award and the Red Dot Award for product design. The
Connex500(TM) has been embraced by many leading companies in the fields of
consumer goods, consumer electronics, education, services bureaus and many
others worldwide.

"We are extremely proud to bring this high-quality, high-value system to
market, thus establishing the first family of multi-material 3D printers,"
said David Reis, president and CEO of Objet Geometries. "The proven
capabilities of the Connex family will increase productivity, revenues and
innovation for forward-thinking organizations."

Unparalleled Versatility and Precision

Like the Connex500(TM), the Connex350(TM) utilizes Objet's patented
PolyJet Matrix(TM) Technology, which yields high-quality multi-material
models with unprecedented levels of detail and accuracy that closely emulate
the look, feel and function of end products.

The system achieves multi-material printing by jetting two distinct Objet
FullCure(R) photopolymer model materials in preset combinations. The dual-jet
process combines these multiple materials to produce mixed parts and to
create one-of-a-kind Digital Materials(TM), that have pre-set, user-defined
combinations of mechanical properties-a feature available only on Connex
systems. The two FullCure(R) model materials are jetted from designated
nozzles according to location and model type, providing full control of their
structure and mechanical properties.

The combination of rubberlike, flexible material and rigid material
allows users to print models for a virtually unlimited variety of
applications, from coating and shock absorbers to living hinges and gaskets.
The Connex350(TM) allows perfect simulation of over molded parts, saving time
and money, and the resulting models are extremely durable with exceptionally
smooth surface finish.

"Companies face increased competitive pressure in this challenging
economic climate," said Reis. "The Connex350(TM) will help achieve a
company's goals, launching their next product by reducing time to market and
increasing product innovation, delivering impressive return on investment."

Additional information on the Connex350(TM) is available at:
http://www.objet.com/Connex350.

About Objet Geometries

Objet Geometries Ltd., (http://www.objet.com), a pioneer in photopolymer
jetting, develops, manufactures and globally markets ultra-thin-layer,
high-resolution 3-Dimensional printing systems and materials that utilize
PolyJet(TM) and PolyJet Matrix(TM) polymer jetting technologies to print
ultra-thin layers.

The market-proven Eden(TM) line of 3D Printing Systems and the Alaris30
3D Printer are based on Objet's patented office-friendly PolyJet Technology.
Connex500(TM) is based on Objet's PolyJet Matrix(TM) technology, which jets
multiple model materials simultaneously and creates composite Digital
Materials(TM) on the fly. All Objet systems use Objet's FullCure(R) materials
to create accurate, clean, smooth and highly detailed 3-dimensional models.

Objet's solutions enable manufacturers and industrial designers to reduce
cost of product development cycles and dramatically shorten time-to-market of
new products. Objet systems are in use by world leaders in many industries,
such as automotive, electronics, toy, consumer goods, and footwear industries
in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Japan.

Founded in 1998, Objet serves its growing worldwide customer base through
offices in USA, Europe and Hong Kong, and a global network of distribution
partners. Objet owns more than 50 patents and patent pending inventions.

Contact:

    Lynn Kolevsohn, Objet Geometries
    +972-8-931-4432
    Lynn.Kolevsohn@objet.com

    Scott Addison or Sharon Horowitz, gabbegroup
    +1-212-220-4444
    scott.addison@gabbe.com / sharon.horowitz@gabbe.com

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