Here is a PR introducing new models and new price points; all this is leading to a spectacular future...why? Because there are other emerging technologies that are going to cross pollinate these machines and expand their use even further.Stay tuned.
Stratasys Introduces Rapid Prototyping `Triplets' - Three Variations on the FDM Vantage
MINNEAPOLIS, Mar 10, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- (Nasdaq: SSYS) Rapid prototyping
system maker, Stratasys, introduced what it is calling the Triplets -- three
variations of its FDM Vantage(TM) rapid prototyping system. The company says
that the Triplets offer design engineers three "personalities" in an FDM
Vantage, with distinct choices in performance and price.
Prices range from $99,000 for the base model Vantage to $195,000 depending on
the model and configuration.
"For the first time -- a design engineer can get into modeling with
polycarbonate for under $100,000" says Stratasys CEO Scott Crump. "That's
impressive, since PC is one of the toughest modeling plastics available, and
it's used in so many manufacturers' end products. This strength also allows
rapid manufacturing of end products: either in short production runs or custom
parts."
A step up from the base-model is the Vantage S, which stands for speed. On
average, the S model is over 50 percent faster than the base Vantage. The speed
increase can range as high as 125 percent faster, but the exact speed
improvement depends on factors such as material type, layer thickness, model
geometry, model size, and support style. Not every combination of factors will
result in significant speed improvement.
The fully loaded Triplet is the Vantage SE, which stands for speed + expanded
envelope. In addition to the speed increase, the SE has an expanded build
envelope (or build chamber) with 150 percent more volume, allowing bigger
prototypes. It also features an expanded material bay, with housings for a
second model-material canister and a second support-material canister. This
allows users to leave the machine unattended for longer time periods.
"As users' requirements grow, their machine can grow with them," says product
manager Patrick Robb. "The Triplets offer more options for growth than were
previously available. Users can start with a more affordable Triplet and upgrade
as they need."
The Triplets and Triplet upgrade packages are targeted to ship in May. Existing
FDM Vantage models can be upgraded to the S or SE. For full details and pricing,
readers should contact their sales representative.
Stratasys, Inc. will be exhibiting at the following March trade shows:
-- Mar. 8 - 11 SAE World Conference, Detroit. Cobo Hall
-- Mar. 12 - 15 Linkage, Hong Kong Exhibition Center (at the
stand of reseller - Polywell)
-- Mar. 18 - 21 WESTEC Los Angeles Convention Center
The FDM Vantage Triplets are built on the Stratasys T-Class platform, which
models with high-temperature, high-performance engineering thermoplastic. Like
all FDM systems, the Vantage Triplets require no special facilities or venting
and involve no nuisance, dangerous, or hazardous materials or by-products.
Because Stratasys FDM rapid prototyping systems use popular thermoplastics such
as ABS, PC, and sulfones, they are becoming recognized for their ability to
rapid manufacture end products, both for short production runs and custom
products.
Stratasys Inc, Minneapolis, manufactured 31% of all rapid prototyping systems
installed worldwide in 2002, the highest percentage of any manufacturer,
according to Wohlers Report 2003. The company patented the rapid prototyping
process known as fused deposition modeling (FDM(R)). The process creates solid
models directly from 3D CAD files using ABS plastic, polycarbonate, PPSF or
other materials. Stratasys manufactures rapid prototyping systems for OEMs such
as aerospace, automotive, defense, consumer, and medical product makers.
FDM Vantage is a trademark, and FDM and Stratasys are registered trademarks, of
Stratasys, Inc.
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