Companies named exclusive 3D printing and 3D
design/engineering partners of Unlimited Tomorrow – at SOLIDWORKS
World 2018
Backed by the power of Indiegogo’s crowdfunding
platform, socially-aware campaign enriches young lives with custom,
light-weight 3D printed arms
Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS), a global leader in applied additive
technology solutions, today announced the company is teaming with
Dassault Systèmes and industry innovator Easton LaChappelle to
power a transformational new initiative - Unlimited Tomorrow.
Unveiled at SOLIDWORKS World 2018, Stratasys will become the
exclusive provider of 3D printing technology for the initiative and
organization -- ushering in a new age of custom-designed, low-cost,
highly functional arms for those who need them most. Unlimited
Tomorrow will fully collaborate with Stratasys on research,
development and production of these prosthetics – reinforcing the
company’s current and evolving investments in corporate social
responsibility.
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Innovator Easton LaChappelle aligns with
Stratasys as exclusive 3D Printing provider for Unlimited Tomorrow
– delivering new age of custom-designed 3D printed prosthetic arms
(Photo: Unlimited Tomorrow)
Traditional prosthetic models are often heavy, cumbersome and
expensive – costing recipients a minimum of $20,000 per device to
upwards of $100,000. The decision to spend this on children is
further complicated because many quickly outgrow models and thus
require entirely new devices. Unlimited Tomorrow re-thinks the way
artificial limbs are made by targeting common pain points of
customization, weight and cost.
Placing the recipient first, the organization builds intuitive,
scalable models to engineer custom devices from start to finish.
Revolutionizing the process/supply chain, Unlimited Tomorrow also
taps into digital, scanning and 3D printing technologies to
streamline development and reduce multiple fittings – minimizing
the impact to each patient.
“Unlimited Tomorrow is driven by enabling the possible, with
unique thinking that results in absolutely incredible ideas. Our
intent is always ‘user-first’, meaning the technology serves needs
of patients from the outset – and it’s all driven by the most
advanced technology,” said Easton LaChappelle, Founder of Unlimited
Tomorrow. “We are honored to have Stratasys and Dassault Systèmes
join our growing enterprise coalition, further empowering us to
change the paradigm for personalized, 3D printed prosthetics and
accelerate our-go-to market.”
Core to the announcement is the selection of Stratasys and
Dassault Systèmes as the program’s dedicated 3D printing and
CAD/CAE suppliers. Stratasys’ exclusive cooperation provides
Unlimited Tomorrow with the development and production of the
prosthetics through the company’s PolyJet expert team, as well as
Stratasys Direct Manufacturing. Capitalizing on Stratasys’ 3D
printing solutions for healthcare, Unlimited Tomorrow accesses
best-in-class 3D printing know-how and materials to engineer
sturdy, functional, and aesthetically-pleasing devices. Backed by
unique levels of realism, Stratasys solutions are perfectly suited
to match prosthetic to patient for maximum personalization.
“We view 3D printing as a catalyst for healthcare innovation to
enable better patient care, streamline procedures, and improve
learning. One of the most visible impacts is in creation of
prosthetics. That’s why a main component of our Corporate Social
Responsibility program is focused on accessibility of devices –
driving true change, improving quality-of-life, and advancing
recipients’ self-esteem,” said Arita Mattsoff, Vice President,
Corporate Social Responsibility at Stratasys. “Unlimited Tomorrow
is bettering the lives of children worldwide with practical and
affordable custom-fit devices. We’re proud to team with long-time
partner Dassault Systèmes and Unlimited Tomorrow - bringing the
technology and know-how to create the best artificial limbs.”
With Dassault Systèmes’ SOLIDWORKS applications, Unlimited
Tomorrow leverages the ultimate 3D design and engineering portfolio
to facilitate an integrated design-to-creation process and bring
innovations to market faster. The software permits a high degree of
collaboration and idea-sharing for rapidly-made and more
cost-effective devices for recipients.
“In this highly competitive market, true industry leaders
encourage efficiency and creativity across all aspects of their
operations – particularly in design, manufacturing and product
development. Time and again, SOLIDWORKS is the go-to portfolio of
applications that makes real innovation possible,” said Suchit
Jain, Vice President, Strategy & Business Development,
SOLIDWORKS, Dassault Systèmes. “It’s very rewarding to align with
Stratasys to advance Unlimited Tomorrow’s global initiative.”
In keeping with Unlimited Tomorrow’s promise to empower people,
the organization has chosen Indiegogo’s platform for current equity
fundraising efforts. Notes Jonathan Cohen, Chief Enterprise
Solutions Officer at Indiegogo: "We applaud Unlimited Tomorrow for
their commitment to listen to the 'crowd' in crowdfunding for their
latest innovation. Indiegogo's Enterprise offering will allow
Unlimited Tomorrow to capture interest and validation while
receiving investment from consumers.”
Stratasys announced the relationship with Unlimited Tomorrow at
a press conference today during SOLIDWORKS World 2018 in Los
Angeles, Calif. To learn more, visit Stratasys at Booth No. 701.
Find out how to get involved with the Unlimited Tomorrow initiative
fueled by Indiegogo by clicking here.
About StratasysStratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) is a global
leader in applied additive technology solutions for industries
including Aerospace, Automotive, Healthcare, Consumer Products and
Education. For nearly 30 years, a deep and ongoing focus on
customers’ business requirements has fueled purposeful
innovations—1,200 granted and pending additive technology patents
to date—that create new value across product lifecycle processes,
from design prototypes to manufacturing tools and final production
parts. The Stratasys 3D printing ecosystem of solutions and
expertise—advanced materials; software with voxel level control;
precise, repeatable and reliable FDM and PolyJet 3D printers;
application-based expert services; on-demand parts and
industry-defining partnerships—works to ensure seamless integration
into each customer’s evolving workflow. Fulfilling the
real-world potential of additive, Stratasys delivers breakthrough
industry-specific applications that accelerate business processes,
optimize value chains and drive business performance improvements
for thousands of future-ready leaders around the world.Corporate
Headquarters: Minneapolis, Minnesota and Rehovot,
Israel.Online at: www.stratasys.com,
http://blog.stratasys.com and LinkedIn.
About Unlimited TomorrowUnlimited Tomorrow, an advanced
manufacturing company, provides amputees next-generation affordable
artificial limbs. Its world-leading solution is an intuitive
scalable platform to create custom devices from start to finish. By
combining 3D scanning, 3D printing, and machine learning, Unlimited
Tomorrow is putting artificial limbs affordably within in reach of
the millions who need them.
Stratasys is a registered trademark and PolyJet and the
Stratasys signet are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Stratasys Ltd. and or its subsidiaries or affiliates. All other
trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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