Tri-Tech Engineering to Distribute Objet Desktop 3D Printers in the UK

REHOVOT, Israel, Nov. 9, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Objet Geometries Ltd., the innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, today announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Tri-Tech Engineering Ltd, a provider of high-quality, reliable and affordable product support services within the 3D printing and rapid prototyping industry. Under the agreement, Tri-Tech will sell, distribute and service Objet desktop 3D printers throughout the UK. Since Tri-Tech has been providing installation, training and service support for many years for Objet's complete range of desktop, professional and high-end 3D printing systems, the company is already an expert in the Objet Alaris30 desktop printer. As a UK distributor of the Objet Alaris30, Tri-Tech is uniquely capable of answering the growing demand in the UK for a high-quality and affordable desktop 3D printing system that fits within the budget of most businesses, even relatively small ones.

Established in 2007, Tri-Tech installs, services and maintains a wide variety of rapid prototyping technologies. Tri-Tech offers a complete range of services including spare parts, repairs, upgrades, consumables, annual service and maintenance contracts, and materials management facilities. Through its network of professionally trained and qualified service engineers, Tri-Tech has built an enviable reputation for delivering first-class and high-quality service. As an approved distributor of the successful Objet Alaris30 system, Tri-Tech is now able to offer its customers sales, service and product support, all under one roof, ensuring all their needs are met quickly and efficiently.  

Answering the demand for 3D printing at an affordable price

Tri-Tech and Objet have a strong and close working relationship and Tri-Tech has been involved with Objet's first desktop 3D printer, the Objet Alaris30, since its launch in October 2008. "We have witnessed firsthand the growing demand for 3D printers in the UK, especially for smaller and lower-end systems, so we decided to expand our operations to include a sales division," explained Paul Webber, Director at Tri-Tech Engineering. "We firmly believe that the Objet Alaris30 has set the benchmark for part quality and accuracy and we intend to bring these benefits to our customers. With Objet's newly introduced pricing policy, the Objet Alaris30 now offers even greater value for money for our customers, offering finer detail and better accuracy than any other system in its class."

Andy Middleton, General Manager for Objet Europe, added: "Tri-Tech has been supporting Objet 3D printers in the UK since 2007 and is very familiar with the Objet line of 3D printing systems and Objet customers. It is a natural extension for them to also distribute and sell our systems. We have full confidence in Tri-Tech's ability to service the growing UK market for desktop 3D printing solutions. Objet customers can rely upon Tri-Tech's extensive knowledge and experience to support their work and success. We look forward to continuing this expanded, mutually beneficial relationship with Tri-Tech for many years to come."

About Tri-Tech Engineering

Tri-Tech Engineering Ltd was formed in 2007 to meet the growing demand for high quality, reliable and affordable support services for a wide range of rapid prototyping equipment and related 3D products. Having gained more than 15 years industry experience, Tri-Tech have developed in to an industry leading service provider in this sector, with an enviable reputation for providing a fast, efficient and friendly technical support solution.

Tri-Tech has supported and maintained Objet 3D printers in the UK for several years and now boasts the highest concentration of Objet Alaris trained service engineers within Europe.

On the 1st of May 2010, Tri-Tech moved to new premises at the Genesis Centre, Innovation Way, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. From this central location Tri-Tech coordinates its service support activities and provides demonstration and training facilities for the Alaris range of desktop 3D printing systems available from Objet Geometries. For further information please visit the Tri-Tech Engineering website at www.tri-tech.net.

About Objet Geometries

Objet Geometries Ltd., the innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, provides 3-dimensional printing systems that enable manufacturers and industrial designers to reduce cost of product development and dramatically shorten time-to-market of new products.

Objet's ultra-thin-layer, high-resolution 3-dimensional printing systems and materials utilize PolyJet polymer jetting technology, to print ultra-thin 16-micron layers. The market-proven Objet Eden line of 3D Printing Systems and the Objet Alaris30 3D desktop printer are based on Objet's patented office-friendly PolyJet Technology. The Objet Connex multi-material family is based on Objet's PolyJet Matrix Technology, which jets multiple model materials simultaneously and creates composite Digital Materials on the fly. All Objet systems use Objet's FullCure® materials to create accurate, clean, smooth, and highly detailed 3D parts.

Objet systems are in use by customers worldwide, including Fortune 100 companies, in multiple industries such as Education, Medical / Medical Devices & Dental, Consumer Electronics, Automotive, toys, consumer goods, and footwear industries.

Founded in 1998, Objet serves its growing global customer base through offices in USA, Mexico, Europe, Japan, China and Hong Kong, and a global network of distribution partners. Objet owns more than 50 patents and patent pending inventions. For more information, visit us at www.objet.com.

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