Jump to content

Objet Geometries: Difference between revisions

Add links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
Snotbot (talk | contribs)
98,645 edits
m Fixing section headings (task 5)
Adding short description: "3D printer company acquired by Stratasys"
 
(42 intermediate revisions by 31 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Short description|3D printer company acquired by Stratasys}}
{{advert|date=January 2012}}
{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| logo = [[File:Objet Geometries logo.jpg|200px]]
| logo = Objet Geometries logo.jpg
| logo_size = 200px
| type = [[Private company|Private]]
| type = [[Private company|Private]]
| genre = [[3D printing]]
| genre = [[3D printing]]
Line 7: Line 8:
| predecessor =
| predecessor =
| successor =
| successor =
| foundation = 1999
| foundation = {{start date and age|1998}}
| founder =
| founder =
| defunct =
| defunct =
Line 20: Line 21:
| production =
| production =
| services =
| services =
| revenue =
| revenue = $120 million (2011)
| operating_income =
| operating_income =
| net_income =
| net_income =
Line 27: Line 28:
| equity =
| equity =
| owner =
| owner =
| num_employees =
| num_employees = 345 (2011)
| parent =
| parent =
| divisions =
| divisions =
Line 35: Line 36:
| intl =
| intl =
}}
}}
{{COI|date=January 2012}}
'''Objet Geometries''' Ltd is engaged in the design, development and manufacture of photopolymer [[3D printing]] systems. The company is based in [[Rehovot]], [[Israel]] and was incorporated in 1999. They hold patents on a number of associated printing materials that are used in ''PolyJet'' and ''PolyJet Matrix'' polymer jetting technologies.


The company distributes 3D printers worldwide through wholly owned subsidiaries in the United States, Europe, and Hong Kong. Objet Geometries owns more than 50 patents and patent pending inventions.
'''Objet Geometries''' is one of the brands of [[Stratasys]], a 3D printer developing company. The brand began with '''Objet Geometries Ltd''', a corporation engaged in the design, development, and manufacture of [[photopolymer]] 3D printing systems. The company, incorporated in 1998, was based in [[Rehovot]], [[Israel]]. In 2011 the company merged with Stratasys. It held patents on a number of associated printing materials that are used in ''PolyJet'' and ''PolyJet Matrix'' polymer jetting technologies. It distributed 3D printers worldwide through wholly owned subsidiaries in the United States ('''Objet Geometries Inc'''), Europe ('''Objet Geometries GmbH'''), and Hong Kong. Objet Geometries owned more than 50 patents and patent-pending inventions{{citation needed|date=February 2018}}.


==History==
⚫
==Merger with Stratasys ==
Objet was founded in 1998 by Rami Bonen, Gershon Miller and Hanan Gothait. In September 2000 it announced the completion of a second private placement, securing it $15 million at a post-money company valuation of $36 million.<ref>currency clarification needed</ref> Participants in this round were the Templeton Foreign Fund, private investors from Europe and the United States and [[Scitex Corporation]], which acquired an initial 18.7% stake in the company, which was subsequently increased.<ref>[http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Scitex+Announces+Investments+in+Objet+Geometries+and+InfoBit.-a063026795 Scitex Announces Investments in Objet Geometries], BUSINESS WIRE -June 28, 2000</ref> In June 2005, Scitex sold all its interest, then standing at 22.9%, to the other shareholders of Objet for $3.0 million in cash.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/scitex-to-sell-its-holdings-in-objet-geometries-54497507.html |title=Scitex to Sell its Holdings in Objet Geometrie |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924154848/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/scitex-to-sell-its-holdings-in-objet-geometries-54497507.html |archive-date=2015-09-24 |website=PRNewswire |date=24 May 2005 }}</ref>


⚫
===Merger with Stratasys===
⚫
On April 16, 2012 Object announced that it agreed to merge with privately held [[Stratasys]], a leading manufacturer of [[3D printer]]s; in an all-stock transaction. Stratasys shareholders were expected to own 55 percent and Objet shareholders were expected to own 45 percent of the combined company. The merger was completed on December 3, 2012 the market capitalization of the new company was approximately $3.0 billion.<ref>[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20121203005480/en/Stratasys-Objet-Complete-Merger [[Stratasys]] and Objet Complete Merger]; BusinessWire, December 3, 2012</ref>

⚫
On April 16, 2012, Objet announced that it agreed to merge with [[Stratasys]], a leading manufacturer of [[3D printer]]s; in an all-stock transaction. Stratasys shareholders were expected to own 55 percent and Objet shareholders were expected to own 45 percent of the combined company. The [[Mergers and acquisitions|merger]] was completed on December 3, 2012. The [[market capitalization]] of the new company was approximately $3.0 billion.<ref>[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20121203005480/en/Stratasys-Objet-Complete-Merger Stratasys and Objet Complete Merger]; BusinessWire, December 3, 2012</ref>


== Technology ==
== Technology ==
{{Advert section|date=August 2017}}
⚫
The Polyjet Matrix 3D printing technology uses simultaneous jetting of multiple types of modeling materials to create a single piece 3D model. PolyJet is used by automotive, electronics, consumer goods, medical development, and clothing manufacturers, as well as for creating 3D models for use in movies such as [[Coraline (film)|Coraline]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hk3dprinting.co.uk/stereolithography-sla.html |title=Stereolithography SLA &#124; HK 3D Printing |access-date=2014-03-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313195401/http://www.hk3dprinting.co.uk/stereolithography-sla.html |archive-date=2014-03-13 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


⚫
The Eden line of 3D Printing Systems and the Alaris30 3D desktop printer are based on the PolyJet technology. The Connex family of 3D printers are based on PolyJet Matrix technology, which jets multiple model materials simultaneously and creates composite Digital Materials on the fly. All Objet systems use FullCure polymers.
⚫
The [[Polyjet matrix]] 3D printing technology uses simultaneous jetting of multiple types of modeling materials to create a single piece 3D model. Measured by global sales, the process is the leading platform for high-resolution 3D printing.{{Citation needed|date=August 2009}} PolyJet is used by automotive, electronics, consumer goods, medical development, and clothing manufacturers, as well as for creating 3D models for use in movies such as [[Coraline]].{{Citation needed|date=August 2009}}

⚫
The Eden line of 3D Printing Systems and the Alaris30 3D desktop printer are based on the PolyJet technology. The Connex family of 3D printers is based on PolyJet Matrix technology, which jets multiple model materials simultaneously and creates composite ''Digital Materials'' on the fly. All Objet systems use FullCure polymers.

== Patents ==

Objet owns more than 50 patents and patent pending inventions:

* [http://www.faqs.org/patents/app/20090176032 3D Printing Patent - Example 1]
* [http://www.faqs.org/patents/app/20090148621 3D Printing Patent - Example 2]
* [http://www.faqs.org/patents/app/20090145357 3D Printing Patent - Example 3]


== Partnerships ==
== Partnerships ==


Objet Geometries has partnered with [[SolidWorks]] to interface their computer-aided design software with Objet’s Connex500 system. The co-developed software add-in allows significantly more control over end to end modelling preferences.
Objet Geometries has partnered with [[SolidWorks]] to interface their computer-aided design software with Objet’s Connex500 system. The co-developed software add-in allows significantly more control over end to end modelling preferences.

== Awards ==

[[Frost & Sullivan]] recognized Object Geometries in 2008 with their Annual Excellence Award
<ref>[http://l-vma.org/2008/01/12/frost--sullivan-honors-object-geometries-with-annual-excellence-award.aspx Frost & Sullivan Honors Object Geometries with Annual Excellence Award]</ref>

In 2009, Objet's Alaris desktop 3D printer was recognized with the Plastpol Award at the annual plastics show in Poland.<ref>[http://www.objet.com/Portals/0/Awards/Honorable for Alaris30 Plastpol 2009.pdf Plastpol Award]</ref>{{Dead link|date=August 2009}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Additive manufacturing]]
* [[3D printing]]
* [[Desktop manufacturing]]
* [[Rapid prototyping]]
* [[Rapid prototyping]]
* [[Solid freeform fabrication]]
* [[Stereolithography]]
* [[Stereolithography]]


== Notes ==
== Notes ==


{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


== References ==
== References ==


{{refbegin}}
{{Refbegin}}
* {{cite book |author=Frank W. Liou |title=Rapid prototyping and engineering applications: a toolbox for prototype development |publisher=CRC Press |location=Boca Raton |year=2008 |pages= |isbn=0-8493-3409-8 |oclc= |doi= |accessdate=2009-08-05}}
* {{cite book |author=Frank W. Liou |title=Rapid prototyping and engineering applications: a toolbox for prototype development |publisher=CRC Press |location=Boca Raton |year=2008 |isbn=978-0-8493-3409-2 }}
* {{cite book |author=Andreas Gebhardt |title=Rapid Prototyping |publisher=Hanser Verlag |location= |year=2003 |pages= |isbn=978-1-56990-281-3 |oclc= |doi= |accessdate=2009-08-05}}
* {{cite book |author=Andreas Gebhardt |title=Rapid Prototyping |publisher=Hanser Verlag |year=2003 |isbn=978-1-56990-281-3 }}
* {{cite book |author=Paulo Jorge Bártolo |title=Virtual and Rapid Manufacturing |publisher=Routledge |location= |year=2007 |pages= |isbn=978-0-203-93187-5 |oclc= |doi= |accessdate=2009-08-05}}
* {{cite book |author=Paulo Jorge Bártolo |title=Virtual and Rapid Manufacturing |publisher=Routledge |year=2007 |isbn=978-0-203-93187-5 }}
* {{cite book |author=Weiyin Ma; Patri K. Venuvinod |title=Rapid Prototyping: Laser-Based and Other Technologies |publisher=Springer |location=Berlin |year=2003 |pages= |isbn=1-4020-7577-4 |oclc= |doi= |accessdate=2009-08-05}}
* {{cite book |author=Weiyin Ma |author2=Patri K. Venuvinod |title=Rapid Prototyping: Laser-Based and Other Technologies |url=https://archive.org/details/springer_10.1007-978-1-4757-6361-4 |publisher=Springer |location=Berlin |year=2003 |isbn=1-4020-7577-4 }}
{{refend}}
{{Refend}}


== External links ==
== External links ==


* {{official|http://www.objet.com/}}
* {{Official website|http://www.objet.com/}}
* [http://www.dpt-fast.com/prototyping/polyjet.asp Independent review of the Polyjet Matrix Technology]
* [http://www.dpt-fast.com/prototyping/polyjet.asp Independent review of the Polyjet Matrix Technology]
* [http://www.google.com/patents?q=objet+geometries&btnG=Search+Patents List of Patent by Objet at Google Patents]
* [https://patents.google.com/?oq=objet+geometries List of Patent by Objet at Google Patents]


[[Category:3D printing]]
[[Category:3D printer companies]]
[[Category:Printers]]
[[Category:Printing]]
[[Category:Computer-aided design software]]
[[Category:Computer-aided design software]]
[[Category:Electronics companies of Israel]]
[[Category:Electronics companies of Israel]]
[[Category:1998 establishments in Israel]]
[[Category:Companies established in 1998]]

Latest revision as of 03:24, 1 December 2024

Objet Geometries
Company typePrivate
IndustryRapid prototyping
Genre3D printing
Founded1998; 27 years ago (1998)
Headquarters
Rehovot
,
Israel
Revenue$120 million (2011)
Number of employees
345 (2011)
Websitehttp://www.objet.com/

Objet Geometries is one of the brands of Stratasys, a 3D printer developing company. The brand began with Objet Geometries Ltd, a corporation engaged in the design, development, and manufacture of photopolymer 3D printing systems. The company, incorporated in 1998, was based in Rehovot, Israel. In 2011 the company merged with Stratasys. It held patents on a number of associated printing materials that are used in PolyJet and PolyJet Matrix polymer jetting technologies. It distributed 3D printers worldwide through wholly owned subsidiaries in the United States (Objet Geometries Inc), Europe (Objet Geometries GmbH), and Hong Kong. Objet Geometries owned more than 50 patents and patent-pending inventions[citation needed].

History

[edit]

Objet was founded in 1998 by Rami Bonen, Gershon Miller and Hanan Gothait. In September 2000 it announced the completion of a second private placement, securing it $15 million at a post-money company valuation of $36 million.[1] Participants in this round were the Templeton Foreign Fund, private investors from Europe and the United States and Scitex Corporation, which acquired an initial 18.7% stake in the company, which was subsequently increased.[2] In June 2005, Scitex sold all its interest, then standing at 22.9%, to the other shareholders of Objet for $3.0 million in cash.[3]

Merger with Stratasys

[edit]

On April 16, 2012, Objet announced that it agreed to merge with Stratasys, a leading manufacturer of 3D printers; in an all-stock transaction. Stratasys shareholders were expected to own 55 percent and Objet shareholders were expected to own 45 percent of the combined company. The merger was completed on December 3, 2012. The market capitalization of the new company was approximately $3.0 billion.[4]

Technology

[edit]

The Polyjet Matrix 3D printing technology uses simultaneous jetting of multiple types of modeling materials to create a single piece 3D model. PolyJet is used by automotive, electronics, consumer goods, medical development, and clothing manufacturers, as well as for creating 3D models for use in movies such as Coraline.[5]

The Eden line of 3D Printing Systems and the Alaris30 3D desktop printer are based on the PolyJet technology. The Connex family of 3D printers are based on PolyJet Matrix technology, which jets multiple model materials simultaneously and creates composite Digital Materials on the fly. All Objet systems use FullCure polymers.

Partnerships

[edit]

Objet Geometries has partnered with SolidWorks to interface their computer-aided design software with Objet’s Connex500 system. The co-developed software add-in allows significantly more control over end to end modelling preferences.

See also

[edit]

Notes

[edit]
  1. ^ currency clarification needed
  2. ^ Scitex Announces Investments in Objet Geometries, BUSINESS WIRE -June 28, 2000
  3. ^ "Scitex to Sell its Holdings in Objet Geometrie". PRNewswire. 24 May 2005. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24.
  4. ^ Stratasys and Objet Complete Merger; BusinessWire, December 3, 2012
  5. ^ "Stereolithography SLA | HK 3D Printing". Archived from the original on 2014-03-13. Retrieved 2014-03-13.

References

[edit]
[edit]
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Objet_Geometries&oldid=1260501504"