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Objet to Showcase Functional Product Realism with Full-Size, 3D Printed StreetScooter Car Dashboard at SolidWorks World, Feb 12-15BILLERICA, Mass., Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Objet Ltd., the innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, today announced that it will showcase a full-size, 3D printed car dashboard from StreetScooter at this year's SolidWorks World in San Diego from February 12-15. Shown for the first time in the United States, the five-foot wide fully-assembled dashboard prototype was created with multi-material printing, including Objet's ABS-like Digital Material, and features a display screen and other fine details that simulate a dashboard's look, feel and function. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120201/IN45826 ) Objet worked closely on the project with StreetScooter, a consortium of more than 80 companies united with an aim to develop an affordable electric car with an emphasis on sustainability. Working closely with the group, Objet has produced highly realistic prototypes for the development of the style and function of the car, including a 1.4 meter wide dashboard made from over 20 individually printed parts. Major parts of the dashboard were printed in the Objet ABS-like Digital Material, chosen for its exceptional dimensional stability and toughness. Additional Objet materials were used to simulate fine-details. The parts were then glued, polished and painted to precisely simulate the true look, feel and function of the dashboard. SolidWorks attendees can see the fully-assembled dashboard and additional 3D printed products at the Objet booth #500. In addition, Objet will be running the compact Objet260 Connex multi-material 3D Printer to showcase the advantages of multi-material printing for fit, form and functional testing. Objet offers close to 70 materials, the most versatile solution for true product realism. Also featuring at the show will be a diverse range of exceptionally realistic prototypes, all real applications from Objet customers including automotive and defence parts, kitchen utensils, film special effects, medical devices, dental veneers, footwear and more. WHO: Frank Marangell, President, North America Bruce Bradshaw, Director of Marketing Eric Bert, Director of Channel Sales Gerald Berberian, Applications Engineer WHAT: 3D Printed Car Dashboard of StreetScooter and a running Objet260 Connex multi-material 3D Printer WHERE: SolidWorks World San Diego Convention Center, 111 West Harbor Drive San, Diego, California 92101 Booth #500 WHEN: February 12-15, 2012 Please contact Todd Graff or Tara Mulloy at CTPBoston to arrange a meeting. Resources for Editors Video - 3D Printed Car Dashboard Video - Objet260 Connex Multi Material 3D Printer 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(TM) 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(TM) 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. ©2012 Objet, Objet24, Objet30, Objet Studio, Quadra, QuadraTempo, FullCure, SHR, Eden, Eden250, Eden260, Eden260V, Eden330, Eden350, Eden350V, Eden500V, Job Manager, CADMatrix, Connex, Connex260, Connex350, Connex500, Alaris, Alaris30, PolyLog, TangoBlack, TangoGray, TangoPlus, TangoBlackPlus, VeroBlue, VeroBlack, VeroClear, VeroDent, VeroGray, VeroWhite, VeroWhitePlus, Durus, Digital Materials, PolyJet, PolyJet Matrix, ABS-like and ObjetGreen are trademarks or registered trademarks of Objet Geometries Ltd. and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners. Objet Media Contacts USA Europe Objet Todd Graff Claire Russell-Jones Arita Mattsoff Conover Tuttle Pace UK Bespoke Objet Tel. +1 617-412-4000 Tel: +44 1737 215200 Tel. +972 8 931 4314 Email. [email protected] E-mail. 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