Engineering Thermoplastic Material is chemically resistant.
Press Release Summary:
ULTEM can is designed for direct digital manufacturing applications. High temperature, high-performance engineering thermoplastic material can be used across industries for nearly any digital manufacturing project, from functional prototypes to jigs & fixtures to low volume production runs.
Original Press Release:
RedEye On Demand Is First Digital Manufacturing Service Provider to Offer ULTEM* Product
02/04/09
ULTEM is a promising new material for direct digital manufacturing and rapid prototyping
MINNEAPOLIS -- RedEye On Demand (www.redeyeondemand.com), a business unit of Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS), today announced the addition of ULTEM*, a high-performance engineering thermoplastic material, for direct digital manufacturing applications. RedEye On Demand is the only service provider to offer this unique material in an additive fabrication process.
ULTEM is a strong, high temperature, chemically resistant thermoplastic that can be used across many industries for nearly any digital manufacturing project, from functional prototypes to jigs & fixtures to low volume production runs.
"We continually strive to offer materials that improve strength and endurance. This allows direct digital manufacturing to be a real alternative to conventional manufacturing technologies such as: injection molding, extruding and blow molding. We are excited to be the first to provide an additive fabrication ULTEM product to our customers worldwide," says Tim Thellin, RedEye On Demand Product Manager.
"The addition of ULTEM to our already extensive offering reinforces our commitment to provide the best products, technologies and services," said Wayne Olson, RedEye Vice President. "As we continue to grow our materials, we will also expand our capabilities to ensure that we continue to offer the best digital manufacturing services."
RedEye On Demand by Stratasys, Inc., is the leading digital manufacturing provider of prototypes and production parts worldwide. With over 100 systems in its centers, RedEye builds functional models and low-volume production parts made from thermoplastic materials, such as ABS, polycarbonate, ISO-certified PC, polyphenylsulfone, and Ultem. From digital 3D CAD files, RedEye builds durable, functional and repeatable parts. For instant online quoting or more information, visit www.redeyeondemand.com.
Stratasys, Inc., Minneapolis, manufactures additive fabrication machines for prototyping and manufacturing plastic parts. The company also operates a service for part prototyping and production. 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 process known as FDM.® The process creates functional prototypes and manufactured goods directly from any 3D CAD program, using high-performance industrial thermoplastics. The company holds more than 180 granted or pending additive fabrication patents globally. Stratasys products are used in the aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, business & industrial equipment, education, architecture, and consumer-product industries. On the Web: www.Stratasys.com
Source: Stratasys, Inc.
RedEye On Demand
Ruth Jacques, 952-294-3420
Senior Marketing Specialist
ruth.jacques@redeyeondemand.com
