Objet Asia Pacific Reinforces Presence in Australian 3D Printing Market with New Distributor - Objective 3D

MELBOURNE, Australia, February 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Objet Asia Pacific Ltd., a subsidiary of Objet Ltd., the innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, today announced the appointment of Objective 3D Pty Ltd as the new distributor in the region, reinforcing Objet's presence in the Australian 3D printing market. Objective 3D will represent Objet's full product line for both Australia and New Zealand, offering a full range of both pre- and post-sales service to customers in the region.  

"We are very excited for the opportunity to work with Objective 3D who has around 20 years of experience in the rapid prototyping and 3D CAD/CAM industry. It is extremely important for Objet to identify a partner that shares the same goals as Objet and has the ability to provide our customers with first-class service and support," Ms. Winnie Chu, Regional Sales Director at Objet AP, commented.  "With Objective 3D, we have selected a competent and knowledgeable partner as the team possesses strong market knowledge and an extensive network in the region.  

"We are delighted to partner with Objet, securing the rights to distribute the Objet range in the region," commented Matt Minio, Managing Director of Objective 3D, "Objet 3D printing systems and materials have been recognized worldwide for their high quality, accuracy, versatility and performance, and we now can bring this value to customers throughout Australia and New Zealand," he added.

About Objet

Objet Ltd., is a leading provider of high quality, cost effective inkjet-based 3D printing systems and materials. A global company, Objet has offices in North America, Europe, Japan, China, Hong Kong, and India.

Objet's 3D printing systems and 3D printing materials are ideal for any company involved in the manufacture or design of physical products using 3D software or other 3D content. Companies using Objet's solutions can be typically found in sectors such as consumer goods & electronics, aerospace & defense, automotive, education, dental, medical and medical devices, architecture, industrial machinery, footwear, sporting goods, toys and service bureaus.

Founded in 1998, the company has thousands of customers worldwide including a substantial share of the relevant Fortune 100 and Fortune 500. Its award-winning technology (12 awards in 5 years) is based upon over 110 patents and patent pending inventions.

Objet's advanced 3D printing systems and range of over 60 materials enable professionals to build prototypes that accurately simulate the true look, feel and function of an end-product, even complex, assembled goods. The Objet Connex™ line of multi-material 3D printers features the world's only technology to simultaneously jet 2 materials. With this, users can print many different materials into a single part and print various mixed parts on the same build tray. Users can also create advanced composite materials, or Digital Materials™ featuring unique mechanical and thermal properties. Objet's range of over 60 3D printing materials simulate properties ranging from rigid to rubber-like, transparent to opaque and standard to ABS-grade engineering plastics, with a large number of in-between shore grades and shades.

Objet's 3D printers are available in a range of form-factors, from cost-effective desktop 3D printers ideal for entry-level professionals all the way to industrial-scale multi-material machines for front-line designers and top manufacturers. Objet's 3D printers feature the industry's highest-resolution 3D printing quality, based on 16-micron (0.0006 in.) super-thin layering, wide material versatility, office friendliness and ease of operation.

For more information, visit us at www.objet.com, and for more about 3D printing industry-related news, business issues and trends, read the Objet blog.

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