RedEye RPM to sponsor webcast that will discuss cost, volume and quantity differences between the two processes
June 3, 2008 - RedEye RPM (www.redeyerpm.com), a business unit of Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS), today announced its newest webcast titled "Defining the Rapid Tooling and DDM Matrix," which will take place on Wednesday, June 18 at 1 p.m. EST.
Dan Mishek, part-owner and sales manager for Vista Technologies, will co-host the one-hour webcast with RedEye's, Jeff Hanson. The webcast will cover the differences and synergies in volume, complexity, materials, quantities and delivery as they relate to direct digital manufacturing and rapid tooling opportunities. Included in the one-hour presentation is a 15 minute question and answer session that allows participants to ask questions and receive real-time answers.
"Designers and engineers need to understand the synergies and differences between rapid tooling and direct digital manufacturing," said Jeff Hanson, manager of strategy and development for RedEye. "There are some applications that work well for one technology or the other. In some cases, the two technologies can even compliment each other to help engineers and designers get their projects completed even faster with better quality."
RedEye RPM provides on demand rapid prototyping and low volume manufacturing services across a wide variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical device and architectural. Because RedEye uses real thermoplastic materials, it can build applications similar to injection mold technology. Interested participants can register for the webcast on RedEye's Web site at www.redeyerpm.com/webcast.aspx.
About RedEye RPM
RedEye RPM by Stratasys, Inc. provides rapid prototyping and direct digital manufacturing services worldwide. With nearly 100 systems in its centers, RedEye RPM builds functional models and low-volume production parts made from thermoplastic materials, such as ABS, polycarbonate, ISO-certified PC and a high heat and chemical resistant polyphenylsulfone. From digital 3D CAD files, RedEye builds durable, functional and repeatable models and parts. For instant online quoting or more information, visit redeyerpm.com.
About Stratasys Inc.
Stratasys Inc., Minneapolis, manufactures additive fabrication machines for 3D printing, prototyping and direct digital manufacturing. It also offers prototype and part manufacturing services through its RedEye RPM business unit. According to Wohlers Report 2008, Stratasys supplied 44 percent of all additive fabrication systems installed worldwide in 2007, making it the unit market leader for the sixth consecutive year. Stratasys patented and owns the rapid prototyping process known as fused deposition modeling (FDM®). The process creates functional prototypes and end-use parts directly from any 3D CAD program, using ABS plastic, polycarbonate, PPSF, and blends. The company holds more than 180 granted or pending additive fabrication patents globally. Stratasys products are used in the aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, education, electronic, and consumer product industries. On the Web: www.Stratasys.com; www.RedEyeRPM.com; or www.DimensionPrinting.com.
Vista Technologies was founded in 1996. Vista is a full-service Rapid Prototyping, Rapid Tooling and Injection Molding Service Bureau. Today, this privately held company has in-house capabilities of SLA, Polyjet, FDM, High Speed Milling, Mold Making, and Injection Molding. For more information, visit www.vistatek.com.
Forward Looking Statement
All statements herein that are not historical facts or that include such words as "expects", "anticipates", "projects", "estimates" or "believes" or similar words are forward-looking statements that we deem to be covered by and to qualify for the safe harbor protection covered by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Our belief that we have the largest part-building service claim is based on the number of dedicated machines. Except for the historical information herein, the matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties; these include the continued market acceptance and growth of our Dimension TM line, FDM 200mcTM, 360mcTM, 400mcTM, 900mcTM, and MaxumTM product lines; the size of the 3D printing market; our ability to penetrate the 3D printing market; our ability to maintain the growth rates experienced in this and preceding quarters; our ability to introduce and market new materials such as ABSplus and M30; the market acceptance of these and other materials; the impact of competitive products and pricing; the timely development and acceptance of new products and materials; the success of our recent R&D initiative to expand the direct digital manufacturing capabilities of our core FDM technology; the success of our RedEyeRPMTM and other parts services; and the other risks detailed from time to time in our SEC Reports, including the annual report filed on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 and 10-Q filed throughout 2008.
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