REHOVOT, Israel, July 13 /PRNewswire/ --

- New CADMatrix(TM) Add-In Allows direct Control of 3D Model Material 
Preferences for Connex(TM) Printing, Streamlining Multi-Part, Multi-Material 
Design Process

Objet Geometries Ltd.(http://www.objet.com/), the innovation leader in 
3D printing (http://www.objet.com/), today announced a new add-in for 
SolidWorks(R) 2009 computer-aided design (CAD) software, CADMatrix(TM).

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Available free of charge at the Objet Web site 
(http://www.objet.com/Customer_Support/Download_Center/), 
the new CADMatrix(TM) add-in enables designers and engineers to seamlessly 
assign Objet model materials to multi-part, multi-material designs within 
SolidWorks, thus allowing for increased control of 3D model validation.

The CADMatrix(TM) software for SolidWorks 2009 is designed specifically
for users of Objet's groundbreaking Connex(TM)  (http://www.objet.com/3D-Printer/Connex500/) 
systems, the first to allow simultaneous printing of several materials with 
different mechanical and physical properties. Based on Objet's revolutionary 
PolyJet Matrix(TM) technology, the Connex(TM) affords new time and price 
efficiencies in product development and manufacturing.

"We are proud to partner with Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Corp. to bring
this great new capability to the SolidWorks design community," said Amit
Shvartz, VP Marketing at Objet. "The Connex(TM) was the first 3D system to
access the world of multi-material printing, an opportunity never before
available. Now the introduction of CADMatrix(TM) takes this opportunity to a
whole new level, allowing leading designers using SolidWorks to assign
materials for the Connex directly in the design software platform."

Enhancing Capabilities for Multi-Material Designs

Using an intuitive three-step wizard, the new CADMatrix(TM) add-in guides
users in assigning different materials to different parts of the design. Once
the assignment process is completed, the add-in produces a ready-to-print
Objet Digital Format (ObjDF) file, which can be sent by e-mail or exported
for printing on the Connex(TM). As a result, designers and engineers can
reduce design cycles and the need for reprints, speeding up the 3D printing
process and ensuring greater model integrity as definitions are immediately
implemented inside the design.

SolidWorks 2009 expands on the software's history of ease of use, design
power and affordability by allowing design teams to spend more time on
innovation and less on CAD software operations, ultimately making their
companies more successful. The software helps companies design better
products more quickly and easily through an array of unique features,
including more than 260 customer-driven enhancements and significant
innovations that break new ground in engineering efficiency. SolidWorks 2009
delivers a dramatic increase in speed, a reflection of an intensive effort
focused directly on performance; improved workflow and verification
capabilities to improve product quality; numerous drawing improvements;
single-window, fully associative integration with all SolidWorks software
products and many additional enhancements that directly satisfy customer
requests.

"Objet Geometries has built a strong reputation for delivering the
innovative rapid prototyping capabilities that many engineers need," said
Nick Iwaskow, Manager, Alliances at DS SolidWorks. "Together, Objet and
SolidWorks 2009 give engineers the tools, design power, and ease of use to
streamline product development and design better products more quickly and
effectively than ever before."

CADMatrix(TM) for SolidWorks is available from the Objet Geometries
download center at http://www.objet.com/DownloadCenter

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 (ttp://www.objet.com) 
Systems and the Alaris30 3D Printer are based on Objet's patented 
office-friendly PolyJet Technology. The Connex(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.

About Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Corp.

Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Corp., a Dassault Systemes S.A. subsidiary,
is a world leader in 3D solutions. The company develops and markets software
for design, analysis, product data management, and documentation. It is the
leading supplier of 3D CAD technology, giving teams intuitive,
high-performing software that helps them design better products. For the
latest news, information, or an online demonstration, visit the company's Web
site (http://www.solidworks.com) or call 1-800-693-9000 (outside of North
America, call +1-978-371-5000).

SolidWorks is a registered trademark of DS SolidWorks Corp. Other brand
and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.

Contacts - SolidWorks:

    Nancy Buchino                        Darby Johnson
    Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Corp.   Beaupre & Co. Public Relations, Inc.
    +1-978-318-5262                      +1-603-559-5809
    Nancy.Buchino@3ds.com                djohnson@beaupre.com

    Contacts - Objet Geometries:
    Lynn Kolevsohn                       Scott Addison or Sharon Horowitz
    Objet Geometries                     gabbegroup
    +972-8-931-4432                      +1-212-220-4444
    Lynn.Kolevsohn@objet.com             scott.addison@gabbe.com / 
                                         sharon.horowitz@gabbe.com