Eco-Friendly 3D Printing Cleaning System is Latest Green Initiative from Stratasys

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WaveWash Support Cleaning System is hands-free alternative

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dimension 3D Printing, a brand of Stratasys Inc., (NASDAQ: SSYS) today introduced WaveWash,(TM) an eco-friendly cleaning system that dissolves the support material from models made with Dimension 3D Printers.

The cleaning system requires no gloves, goggles or other protective-wear. And the pH level of the cleaning solution generally meets drain water requirements worldwide.

WaveWash was developed to make the 3D printing process nearly effortless and provide a turnkey solution to customers. The cleaning system is as easy to use as a household dishwasher. The system automatically fills with water and automatically drains at the end of the cycle.

The WaveWorks system includes a reservoir to contain solution, an agitation method, and a new cleaning agent called Ecoworks(TM) that combines with water to create a solution that dissolves the temporary support structure. The Ecoworks cleaning agent comes in individual packets that dissolve and release contents when submersed in water.

The WaveWash system weighs 36 lbs (16.40 kg), has a footprint of only 18.24 x 17 in (48.33 x 43.18 cm) and requires less than 20 minutes of setup time prior to operation. Additional features include:

    --  hands-free process
    --  an 8 x 8 x 6 in (203 x 203 x 152 mm) part capacity
    --  selectable 2 or 4 gallon water level
    --  selectable cycle lengths

"WaveWash provides a turnkey solution for Dimension 3D Printer users," said Stratasys 3D Printing Product Manager Mary Stanley. "All that's needed is a small space, water source and drain, and standard power."

The introduction of Wave Wash is the latest chapter in Stratasys' drive to develop increasingly eco-friendly 3D printing systems. The company has quietly made strides in the greening of 3D printing in recent years. Its dedication is demonstrated several ways. All packaging is now 100% recyclable. Model material and support material are both recyclable, and they are contained in recyclable cartridges or spools. Plastic modeling bases are recyclable. And Dimension uses the FDM process, which has the inherent eco-friendly benefit of using only the material necessary to build a part, with virtually no waste.

Stratasys, Inc., Minneapolis, manufactures additive fabrication machines for prototyping and manufacturing plastic parts under the brands Fortus 3D Production Systems and Dimension 3D Printers. The company also operates RedEye On Demand, an online service for part prototyping and production. According to Wohlers Report 2009, Stratasys supplied 43 percent of all additive fabrication systems installed worldwide in 2008, making it the unit market leader for the seventh consecutive year. Stratasys patented and owns the process known as FDM.(R) The process creates functional prototypes and manufactured goods directly from any 3D CAD program, using high-performance industrial thermoplastics. The company holds more than 280 granted or pending additive fabrication patents globally. Stratasys products are used in the aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, business & industrial equipment, education, architecture, and consumer-product industries. Online at: www.Stratasys.com.

Dimension, a brand of 3D printers by Stratasys, offers computer-aided-design (CAD) users a low-cost, networked alternative for building functional 3D models from the desktop. The printers build models layer-by-layer using ABS plastic, one of the most widely used thermoplastics in today's injection-molded products. Dimension 3D printers allow users to evaluate design concepts and test models for form, fit, and function. Online at: www.Dimension 3D Printing.com

WaveWash and Ecoworks are trademarks, and Dimension, uPrint, Stratasys, and FDM are registered trademarks of Stratasys, Inc.

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Released April 21, 2010