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and his colleagues were able to quickly produce and piece together complex components of the model, from bicycle wheels to a rubber-like belt, resulting in a working prototype that could be ridden and tested. The speed with which ID Group delivered the model – and enhanced the initial design concept – enabled the start-up to quickly ramp-up full production and successfully launch the product in time for the 2008 winter season. Almost immediately, the Ktrak Cycle – with 25 times the traction and flotation of the average mountain bike – gained distribution to sporting goods dealers around the world. Says Wilkens, “With our Objet system, the Ktrak Cycle prototype took less than half the time to produce, and this was a huge advantage for our client in bringing the bike to market.” In another example of Objet’s speed, versatility and quality, ID Group used its Eden 500V™ to execute an urgent project for aviation leader Learjet, a division of Bombardier Aerospace. Learjet called upon ID Group – in partnership with C&D Zodiac, a world leader in aircraft interiors – to create a life-sized mockup of the interior of the company’s newest aircraft – the Learjet85 – in time for the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention, just ten weeks away. ID Group utilized its Objet system to produce – and sometimes improve – even the smallest details, from Passenger Service Units (PSUs) to lighting control devices. The plane’s interior – comprising hundreds of individual components – debuted on time in October 2008. “Learjet’s leadership was astounded by quality of the finished product and the speed with which it was delivered,” said Wilkens. “Meeting the deadlines for the Learjet prototype would have been utterly impossible without our Objet system. We are repeatedly amazed by what this remarkable technology can accomplish.” By bringing Objet technology in-house, ID Group has been able to consistently provide its clients – Ktrak and Learjet among them – faster, better design prototypes than ever before, representing a significant competitive advantage. info@objet.com www.objet.com Objet Geometries Ltd. Headquarters 2 Holtzman st., Science Park, P.O Box 2496, Rehovot 76124, Israel T: +972-8-931-4314 F: +972-8-931-4315 Objet Geometries Inc. North America 5 Fortune Drive Billerica, MA 01821 USA T: +1-877-489-9449 F: +1-866-676-1533 Objet Geometries GmbH Europe Airport Boulevard B 210 77836 Rheinmünster Germany T: +49-7229-7772-0 F: +49-7229-7772-990 Objet Geometries AP Asia Pacific Unit28, 10/f, HITEC 1 Trademart Drive Kowloon Bay, Kowloon Hong Kong T: +852-217-40111 F: +852-217-40555 Objet Geometries AP Limited China Rep Office Rm1701, CIMIC Tower, 1090 Century Blvd, Pudong Shanghai 200120 China T: +86-21-5836-2468 F: +86-21-5836-2469 Objet Geometries Ltd., the innovation leader in 3D printing, develops, manufactures and globally markets ultra-thin-layer, high-resolution 3-dimensional printing systems and materials that utilize PolyJet™ polymer jetting technology, to print ultra-thin 16-micron layers. The market-proven Eden™ line of 3D Printing Systems and the Alaris™30 3D desktop printer are based on Objet’s patented office-friendly PolyJet™ Technology. The Connex™ 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. About Objet Geometries Objet’s solutions enable manufacturers and industrial designers to reduce cost of product development and dramatically shorten time-to-market of new products. Objet systems are in use by world leaders in many industries, such as Education, Medical / Medical Devices & Dental, Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Toys, Consumer Goods, and Footwear industries in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Japan. Founded in 1998, Objet serves its growing worldwide 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. Visit www.objet.com. © 2010 Objet, Quadra, QuadraTempo, PolyJet, FullCure, SHR, Eden, Eden250, Eden260, Eden260V, Eden330, Eden350, Eden350V, Eden500V, Job Manager, Objet Studio, CADMatrix, Connex, Connex350, Connex500, Alaris, Alaris30, PolyLog, TangoBlack, TangoBlackPlus TangoGray, TangoPlus, VeroBlue, VeroWhite, VeroBlack, VeroGray, Durus, Digital Materials, Polyjet Matrix and ObjetGreen are trademarks of Objet Geometries Ltd. and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners. Q1/10