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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. |
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. |
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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 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> |
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Rapid prototyping |
| Genre | 3D printing |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Headquarters | , |
| Website | http://www.objet.com/ |
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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.
Merger with Stratasys
On April 16, 2012 Object announced that it agreed to merge with privately held 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.[1]
Technology
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] 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]
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:
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.
Awards
Frost & Sullivan recognized Object Geometries in 2008 with their Annual Excellence Award [2]
In 2009, Objet's Alaris desktop 3D printer was recognized with the Plastpol Award at the annual plastics show in Poland.[3][dead link]
See also
- Additive manufacturing
- Desktop manufacturing
- Rapid prototyping
- Solid freeform fabrication
- Stereolithography
Notes
- ^ Stratasys and Objet Complete Merger; BusinessWire, December 3, 2012
- ^ Frost & Sullivan Honors Object Geometries with Annual Excellence Award
- ^ for Alaris30 Plastpol 2009.pdf Plastpol Award
References
- Frank W. Liou (2008). Rapid prototyping and engineering applications: a toolbox for prototype development. Boca Raton: CRC Press. ISBN 0-8493-3409-8.
{{cite book}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - Andreas Gebhardt (2003). Rapid Prototyping. Hanser Verlag. ISBN 978-1-56990-281-3.
{{cite book}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - Paulo Jorge Bártolo (2007). Virtual and Rapid Manufacturing. Routledge. ISBN 978-0-203-93187-5.
{{cite book}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - Weiyin Ma; Patri K. Venuvinod (2003). Rapid Prototyping: Laser-Based and Other Technologies. Berlin: Springer. ISBN 1-4020-7577-4.
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