Stratasys Direct Manufacturing Expands Additive Metals Capacity with VELO3D's Sapphire Printer
March 29 2019 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Laser fusion system empowers customers to
tackle increasingly complex projects – pushing the boundaries of
metal 3D printing
Stratasys Direct Manufacturing, a subsidiary of Stratasys, Ltd.
(NASDAQ: SSYS) and one of the largest providers of additive (3D
printing) and conventional manufacturing services in North America,
is expanding its additive metals offering with the addition of
VELO3D’s Sapphire™ 3D print system and Flow™ software. The Sapphire
laser fusion metal additive manufacturing system allows for
printing of complex part geometries with in-situ metrology,
close-loop control, and low-to-no support structures.
The solution’s built-in tools include support generation,
simulated print predictions, per-surface process application, slice
composer and process review. This functionality allows for 3D
printed production of complex metal components with even greater
levels of quality control.
“The Sapphire system from VELO3D is an important part of
advancing our capabilities to include using additive metals in
applications and geometries previously challenging to 3D print,”
said Kent Firestone, CEO of Stratasys Direct Manufacturing. “This
is a natural step in building our service portfolio, and we are
excited to take on projects with more complexity to drive further
adoption of serialized production additive manufacturing and push
the boundaries of 3D metal printing.”
Over the last three decades, Stratasys Direct Manufacturing has
distinguished itself as an industry leader in 3D printed production
parts – including investments in metal additive manufacturing to
accommodate customer demand. Stratasys Direct Manufacturing
delivers a significant range of 3D printed production parts
annually, including high-requirement, serialized production
components for the aerospace and energy sectors - and was awarded
an additive metal manufacturing patent in 2018.
Anticipating growing market demand, the investment in the VELO3D
Sapphire system expands Stratasys Direct Manufacturing’s 3D metals
production capacity and support for cutting-edge customer
applications.
“The Sapphire system from VELO3D enables a new level of
manufacturing above and beyond current metal additive manufacturing
systems, and we’re excited that Stratasys Direct Manufacturing has
chosen to add this platform to their fleet,” said Benny Buller, CEO
of VELO3D. “Stratasys Direct Manufacturing is a leader in metal
additive manufacturing, advancing critical applications across many
industries. Together, we look forward to pushing the boundaries of
what is possible and solving the most complex customer problems
with support free metal AM.”
Printed parts from the Sapphire system will be on display at the
2019 Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) in Chicago, IL March
31st - April 4th, booth D17 – Salon D. To learn more about
Stratasys Direct Manufacturing’s advanced metal manufacturing
capabilities enabled by VELO3D’s Sapphire system, register for an
exclusive webinar April 30th at 2PM ET/ 11AM PT
(https://bit.ly/2YAsdRJ)
For more information about Stratasys Direct Manufacturing,
please visit www.stratasysdirect.com or Facebook, Twitter and
LinkedIn pages.
Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThe statements
in this press release relating to Stratasys’ beliefs regarding the
benefits consumers will experience from the application of the
VELO3D’s Sapphire™ 3D print system and Flow™ software are
forward-looking statements reflecting management's current
expectations and beliefs. These forward-looking statements are
based on current information that is, by its nature, subject to
rapid and even abrupt change. Due to risks and uncertainties
associated with Stratasys' business, actual results could differ
materially from those projected or implied by these forward-looking
statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not
limited to: the risk that consumers will not perceive the benefits
of the application of the VELO3D’s Sapphire™ 3D print system and
Flow™ software to be the same as Stratasys does; and other risk
factors set forth under the caption “Risk Factors” in Stratasys'
most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F, filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 7, 2019. Stratasys is under
no obligation (and expressly disclaims any obligation) to update or
alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise
required by the rules and regulations of the SEC.
Stratasys Direct Manufacturing Inc. is the leading
provider of 3D printing and advanced manufacturing services
utilizing a broad range of additive and conventional technologies.
We leverage nearly 30 years of 3D printing, design and engineering
experience to ensure customers’ project success in each stage of
product development, from prototypes to production runs. Serving
companies of all sizes, from start-ups to established global
brands, we develop methods, materials and processes that optimize
and enhance additive and conventional manufacturing’s capabilities.
Online at: www.stratasysdirect.com.
Stratasys is a global leader in additive
manufacturing or 3D printing technology and is the manufacturer of
FDM® and PolyJet™ 3D Printers. The company’s technologies are
used to create prototypes, manufacturing tools, and production
parts for industries, including aerospace, automotive, healthcare,
consumer products and education. For 30
years, Stratasys products have helped manufacturers
reduce product-development time, cost, and time-to-market, as well
as reduce or eliminate tooling costs and improve product quality.
The Stratasys 3D printing ecosystem of solutions and
expertise includes: 3D printers, materials, software, expert
services, and on-demand parts production. Online
at: www.stratasys.com,
http://blog.stratasys.com and LinkedIn.
Stratasys is a registered trademark of Stratasys Ltd. and/or its
subsidiaries or affiliates. VELO3D, Sapphire and Flow are
trademarks of VELO3D, Inc.
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Craig LibrettStratasys Corporate and North AmericaTel.
+1-612-364-3208Craig.Librett@Stratasys.com
Lewis SimmsStratasys Direct ManufacturingTel:
+1-254-743-6004lewis.simms@stratasysdirect.com
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