Windsor based Product Development Agency – Designworks – uses Objet 3D Printing System to recreate Sci-Fi classic – The Cybermen - Objet - #2

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Objet provides a level of detail perfect for a model of this size and has distinct advantages over its competitors in the stability of larger models. Unlike other 3D Printing Systems, Objet’s printers remain true to the source file even when outputting parts within an envelope of 70 × 90 × 170 mm (the Cyberman’s chest) – the sort of scale that leads to sunken areas and build errors on most other systems. The quality and accuracy of the Objet’s builds are apparent in the fact that each Cyberman bust was constructed in five parts, all of which fitted together perfectly in their ‘raw’ state with no cleanup required other than support structure removal. The final model, built with FullCure® VeroBlue™ material, was easily cleaned to a production finish by spraying a light coating of sand-able primer over the sculpture’s surface and sanding it back with a 3M flexible sanding pad. Another coat of primer finished the model beautifully, making it ready for silicon molding for the creation of the final tooling pattern and decorated samples. Highest Quality Model at a Lower Cost The use of Objet within the development process affects the three critical elements necessary for a successful outcome: • Lower costs – Achieved through time saved in finishing time. • Significantly reduced lead times – The product can be sculpted and output by Objet in less than half the time it would take to fabricate it in the traditional way by hand. • High-quality models – With the highest levels of accuracy and finish. With all factors taken into consideration there is no more preferable method to develop a product of this sort than a digital workflow that involves Objet as the method of output. 3M Coated Abrasive Sheets were used to polish the area where shininess was desired. Primer coat was sprayed and finer abrasive sheets were then used for smoothening surface. A coat of gloss black paint is then applied, followed by a ‘metal-filled’ chrome lacquer. Tinted lacquer was applied using an airbrush to add depth h to the model. 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