University of Applied Sciences Jena Uses Objet 3D Printing Technology to Advance Education and Research at the University and Beyond - Objet - #2

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finishing costs, and to manufacture components and assemblies with movable parts. They also use the Eden330 to make models for vacuum casting. With the fast, cost-effective rapid prototyping capabilities provided by the Eden system, students can easily and rapidly visualize component functions; they can quickly validate virtual constructions by using real components and they are able to use functional models in presentations. Additionally, the Eden330 opens new possibilities for the development process, enabling fine details, complex geometries and thin-walled components. Museum-quality 3D printing Recently, the Eden 3D Printing System proved indispensable to the success of a high-profile project that the University of Applied Sciences Jena took on as a public service. The Phyletisches Museum Jena (the museum of natural history at Friedrich-Schiller University Jena), approached the heads of the SciTec Department of the university with the idea of creating a model of the HIV virus, to mark the 100th anniversary of the museum. The SciTec Department worked with industrial design company Develos Product Industriedesign Weimar to create the prototype. The model shows how HI-virus – the virus that causes AIDS – slowly destroys its victim’s immune system by accelerating a normal process called homing, which diverts white blood cells from the bloodstream to the lymph system. It is a powerful tool in better understanding the structure of the virus and how it works. Since the first cases of AIDS were reported around 27 years ago, the disease has become a global epidemic, with more than 33 million people around the world living with HI-virus. After completing the HI-virus model, the University of Applied Sciences Jenna donated it to the Phyletisches Museum in honor of the museum’s 100th anniversary and the Friedrich-Schiller University’s 450th anniversary. It is on permanent display in the Evolution Room of the Phyletisches Museum in Jena. This model of the HI-virus was printed on the Eden 3D printing system. The two parts shown here were printed in a single run, and then painted. 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