Objet to Showcase 3D Printing Solutions for Dental Labs at DENTASA - South African Dental Summit

Rehovot, ISRAEL, May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --



Objet Ltd., the innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing today announced it will take part in DENTASA, the annual summit of the Dental Technology Association of South Africa. The summit, including an exhibition day, will take place May 31 - June 2 in the Elangeni Hotel, Durban. The Objet exhibit will be run by Objet's local partner, Demaplastech Rapid Prototyping PTY Ltd.

Avi Cohen, Head of Medical Solutions at Objet, will present a lecture on new technologies in fixed and removable prosthetics. Dental laboratory owners will learn how they can harness the latest 3D printing technologies to control the entire dental process from initial design to the final manufacture of dental parts, all under one roof.

Digital dentistry is rapidly becoming the standard production tool for dental laboratories, with its ability to cut production times, increase efficiency and accuracy, and propel new business growth. "By combining oral scanning, CAD/CAM design and 3D printing, South African dental professionals can produce a range of dental and orthodontic appliances faster and more accurately," said Avi Cohen, Head of Medical Solutions at Objet. "With a 3D Printing Solution rapidly producing high-precision, accurate parts, turnaround times are significantly improved, positively impacting business growth potential."

For more information about Objet digital dentistry solutions, visit http://www.objetdental.com, or watch how other dental labs, Albensi Labs,  Clearstep and AB Dental (implants and guides) have benefitted from Objet 3D printing. To set up a meeting during the DENTASA summit, send an email to [email protected].

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 (13 awards in 8 years) is based upon over 110 patents and patent pending inventions.

Objet's advanced 3D printing systems and range of about 70 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 about 70 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 http://www.objet.com, and for more about 3D printing industry-related news, business issues and trends, read the Objet blog.

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