Survey Copter Flies to Stratasys for 3D Printing of UAV Systems
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Posted on May 23, 2013 at 1:56:01 AM
Survey Copter Flies to Stratasys for 3D Printing of UAV Systems
MINNEAPOLIS and REHOVOT, Israel, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Dual 3D print line-up increases responsiveness and reduces costs for aerospace firm's
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)
Stratasys and Survey Copter to exhibit at forthcoming Paris Air Show (17th - 23rd
June, Paris, France)
Stratasys Ltd [http://www.stratasys.com ]. (NASDAQ:SSYS), a leading manufacturer of 3D
printers and production systems for prototyping and manufacturing, has announced that
remote control systems manufacturer, Survey Copter, is successfully using its 3D printing
technology to produce prototype and short-run component parts for mini-unmanned aerial
vehicle (UAV) systems, also known as drones.
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http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130523/614242-a )
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France-based Survey Copter, a subsidiary of the European Aeronautic Defence and Space
Company N.V. (EADS), specializes in the design, production and integration of complete
remote systems for surveillance photography and video service applications for UAVs and
other airborne craft, as well as for sea and overland vehicles.
Having previously outsourced its prototyping requirements, Survey Copter turned to
Stratasys for an in-house solution that could reduce costs and ensure greater efficiency
and autonomy, granting the company the means to rapidly produce very small quantities
within 24 hours. Via Stratasys' French distributor, CADvision, Survey Copter subsequently
installed two 3D printing solutions - a Stratasys Dimension Elite 3D Printer
[http://www.stratasys.com/3d-printers/design-series/performance/dimension-elite ] and
Stratasys Fortus 400mc 3D Production System
[http://www.stratasys.com/3d-printers/production-series/fortus-400mc ], which offers nine
production-grade engineering thermoplastics using Stratasys' patented Fused Deposition
Modeling (FDM) [http://www.stratasys.com/3d-printers/technology/fdm-technology ]
technology.
"Effectively meeting our 3D printing needs can only be achieved via machines that are
capable of producing quality parts with high reliability," explains Jean Marc Masenelli,
managing director, Survey Copter. "Stratasys' reputation for delivering 3D printers that
meet these criteria head-on made them the logical company to partner with."
Spearheading Survey Copter's prototyping and short-run manufacturing activities, the
Stratasys Fortus 400mc and Dimension Elite 3D Printers are deployed in the production of
component parts for the company's mini-UAV systems, including both helicopter and
fixed-wing variants weighing up to 30kg and 10kg respectively. Ranging from a few
millimetres up to parts measuring 40cm x 10cm, these components comprise mechanical
structures for optical turrets, structural elements of aircraft, battery compartment
housing, supporting structure, as well as scale models.
High Performance Materials Engineered for Aerospace
For Masenelli, the ability to utilise different materials according to specific
application needs offers key advantages for producing durable 3D printed parts. Such
materials include FDM thermoplastics polycarbonate, ABS and high performance ULTEM 9085
which boasts superior strength and lightweight properties, as well as other desirable
characteristics including FST (flame, smoke and toxicity) rating. This safety standard,
particularly valued within the aerospace and transportation industries, ensures a material
won't promote a fire, release harmful smoke, or emit toxic fumes.
"That we are able to print production-grade materials such as high-performance FDM
thermoplastics like ULTEM, which is qualified for aerospace applications, is a definite
plus for our operations," he explains.
"The Stratasys 3D Printer can produce parts with complex shapes - for us a highly
sought after requirement and a principle differentiator that sets Stratasys' proposition
apart from that of other providers," he adds. "This specific capability enables us to
produce parts of wide-ranging dimensions and hollow forms, as well as full honeycomb
structures."
Featuring two material bays for maximum uninterrupted production, the Stratasys Fortus
400mc 3D Production System produces accurate, durable, repeatable 3D parts with superior
throughput. It is available in two configurations: the basic system which builds parts as
large as 355 x 254 x 254 mm, and an optionally upgraded system which builds parts as large
as 406 x 355 x 406 mm. With four layer thicknesses to choose from, users can fine-tune
their desired balance between FDM's finest possible feature detail and the fastest build.
The Stratasys Dimension Elite 3D Printer features the finest resolution of any
Stratasys Design Series Performance 3D Printers and produces nine colors of real ABSplus
thermoplastic. When the finest dimension resolution of 0.178 mm is not required, the
Dimension Elite allows users to accelerate printing with a layer thickness of 0.33 mm.
Stratasys/CADvision will be exhibiting at the forthcoming Paris Air Show (17th - 23rd
June, Paris, France) on stand 3-E54.
About Survey Copter/Cassidian
Survey Copter [http://www.surveycopter.fr/english/home.html ] is a specialist in the
design and manufacture of turn key remote systems working in critical and severe
environments/conditions (sea, air, over ground). These systems involve Unmanned Aerial
Vehicles (UAV), robots, tanks, complex turret systems as well as data transmission and
target tracking devices. The company is a subsidiary of Cassidian, which is the defense
and security division of the EADS group and a major provider of global security solutions,
lead system integration and aerial, land, naval and joint systems.
About Stratasys Ltd.
Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS) is the corporate entity formed in 2012 by the merger of
3D printing companies Stratasys Inc. and Objet Ltd., based in Minneapolis, Minn. and
Rehovot, Israel. We manufacture 3D printers and materials for prototyping and production.
Our patented FDM(R) and PolyJet(R) processes produce prototypes and manufactured goods
directly from 3D CAD files or other 3D content. Systems include affordable desktop 3D
printers for idea development, a range of systems for prototyping, and large production
systems for direct digital manufacturing. Since June 2012, our range of over 130 3D
printing materials is the widest in the industry and includes in excess of 120 proprietary
inkjet-based photopolymer materials and 10 proprietary FDM-based thermoplastic materials.
We also manufacture Solidscape 3D Printers and operate the RedEye On Demand
digital-manufacturing service. Stratasys has more than 1100 employees, holds more than 500
granted or pending additive manufacturing patents globally, and has received more than 20
awards for its technology and leadership. Online at: http://www.stratasys.com or
http://blog.stratasys.com.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Statements regarding Stratasys' beliefs, intentions and expectations, including
without limitation statements regarding the development and performance of our products,
are forward-looking statements (within the meaning of the United States federal securities
laws). The statements involve risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, that may
cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Actual results may differ
materially due to a number of factors, including the risk and uncertainty that the
businesses of the two companies may not be integrated successfully; the risk that the
merger may involve unexpected costs or unexpected liabilities; the risk that synergies
from the merger may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; the
risk that management's focus on and disruptions arising from the merger make it more
difficult to maintain relationships with customers, employees, or suppliers. Stratasys'
ability to achieve the results presented in any forward-looking statement will depend on
numerous factors, including its ability to penetrate the 3D printing market; its ability
to achieve the growth rates experienced in preceding quarters; its ability to introduce,
produce and market both existing and new consumable materials, and the market acceptance
of these materials; the impact of competitive products and pricing; its timely development
of new products and materials and market acceptance of those products and materials; the
success of Stratasys' recent R&D initiative to expand the DDM capabilities of its core FDM
technology; and the success of Stratasys' RedEye On DemandTM and other paid parts
services. This list is intended to identify only certain of the principal factors that
could cause actual results to differ. These and other applicable factors are discussed in
this presentation and in Stratasys' Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December
31, 2012, as well as other filings that Stratasys, Inc. has made with the SEC and that
Stratasys Ltd. has made and will make with the SEC in the future. Any forward-looking
statements included in this presentation are as of the date they are given, and Stratasys
is not obligated to update them if its views later change, or to reflect the occurrence of
unanticipated events, except as may be required by law. These forward-looking statements
should not be relied upon as representing Stratasys' views as of any date subsequent to
the date they are given.
Attention Editors, if you publish reader-contact information, please use:
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Stratasys Media Contacts
USA
Weber Shandwick
Aaron Masterson / Meg Marra
Tel. +1-952-346-6258
AMasterson@webershandwick.com
Tel: +1 312-988-2168
mmarra@webershandwick.com
Korea
Stratasys AP
Jihyun Lee
Tel. +82-10-3408-1609
jihyun.lee@Stratasys.com
Brazil
GAD Communications
Tatiana Fonseca
Tel: +55-11-3846-9981
tatiana@gadcom.com.br
Europe
UK Bespoke
Jonathan Wake / Miguel Afonso
Tel: +44-1737-215200
stratasys@bespoke.co.uk
Japan
Stratasys Japan
Aya Yoshizawa
Tel. +81-90-6473-1812
Aya.yoshizawa@stratasys.com
Mexico
IDESA
Patricia Tawil
Tel. +52-55-5253-9670
ptawil@idesap.com
Stratasys
Arita Mattsoff / Joe Hiemenz
Stratasys
Tel. +972-(0)74-745-4000 (IL)
Tel. +1-952-906-2726 (US)
arita@stratasys.com
joe.hiemenz@stratasys.com
Asia Pacific
Stratasys AP
Vicki Kei
Tel. +852-3944-8813
Vicki.kei@stratasys.com
South Africa
PR Connections
Alison McDonald
Tel. +27(0)11-468-1192
alison@pr.co.za
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Stratasys Ltd.
MINNEAPOLIS and REHOVOT, Israel, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Dual 3D print line-up increases responsiveness and reduces costs for aerospace firm's
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)
Stratasys and Survey Copter to exhibit at forthcoming Paris Air Show (17th - 23rd
June, Paris, France)
Stratasys Ltd [http://www.stratasys.com ]. (NASDAQ:SSYS), a leading manufacturer of 3D
printers and production systems for prototyping and manufacturing, has announced that
remote control systems manufacturer, Survey Copter, is successfully using its 3D printing
technology to produce prototype and short-run component parts for mini-unmanned aerial
vehicle (UAV) systems, also known as drones.
(Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130523/614242-a )
(Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130523/614242-b )
(Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130523/614242-c )
France-based Survey Copter, a subsidiary of the European Aeronautic Defence and Space
Company N.V. (EADS), specializes in the design, production and integration of complete
remote systems for surveillance photography and video service applications for UAVs and
other airborne craft, as well as for sea and overland vehicles.
Having previously outsourced its prototyping requirements, Survey Copter turned to
Stratasys for an in-house solution that could reduce costs and ensure greater efficiency
and autonomy, granting the company the means to rapidly produce very small quantities
within 24 hours. Via Stratasys' French distributor, CADvision, Survey Copter subsequently
installed two 3D printing solutions - a Stratasys Dimension Elite 3D Printer
[http://www.stratasys.com/3d-printers/design-series/performance/dimension-elite ] and
Stratasys Fortus 400mc 3D Production System
[http://www.stratasys.com/3d-printers/production-series/fortus-400mc ], which offers nine
production-grade engineering thermoplastics using Stratasys' patented Fused Deposition
Modeling (FDM) [http://www.stratasys.com/3d-printers/technology/fdm-technology ]
technology.
"Effectively meeting our 3D printing needs can only be achieved via machines that are
capable of producing quality parts with high reliability," explains Jean Marc Masenelli,
managing director, Survey Copter. "Stratasys' reputation for delivering 3D printers that
meet these criteria head-on made them the logical company to partner with."
Spearheading Survey Copter's prototyping and short-run manufacturing activities, the
Stratasys Fortus 400mc and Dimension Elite 3D Printers are deployed in the production of
component parts for the company's mini-UAV systems, including both helicopter and
fixed-wing variants weighing up to 30kg and 10kg respectively. Ranging from a few
millimetres up to parts measuring 40cm x 10cm, these components comprise mechanical
structures for optical turrets, structural elements of aircraft, battery compartment
housing, supporting structure, as well as scale models.
High Performance Materials Engineered for Aerospace
For Masenelli, the ability to utilise different materials according to specific
application needs offers key advantages for producing durable 3D printed parts. Such
materials include FDM thermoplastics polycarbonate, ABS and high performance ULTEM 9085
which boasts superior strength and lightweight properties, as well as other desirable
characteristics including FST (flame, smoke and toxicity) rating. This safety standard,
particularly valued within the aerospace and transportation industries, ensures a material
won't promote a fire, release harmful smoke, or emit toxic fumes.
"That we are able to print production-grade materials such as high-performance FDM
thermoplastics like ULTEM, which is qualified for aerospace applications, is a definite
plus for our operations," he explains.
"The Stratasys 3D Printer can produce parts with complex shapes - for us a highly
sought after requirement and a principle differentiator that sets Stratasys' proposition
apart from that of other providers," he adds. "This specific capability enables us to
produce parts of wide-ranging dimensions and hollow forms, as well as full honeycomb
structures."
Featuring two material bays for maximum uninterrupted production, the Stratasys Fortus
400mc 3D Production System produces accurate, durable, repeatable 3D parts with superior
throughput. It is available in two configurations: the basic system which builds parts as
large as 355 x 254 x 254 mm, and an optionally upgraded system which builds parts as large
as 406 x 355 x 406 mm. With four layer thicknesses to choose from, users can fine-tune
their desired balance between FDM's finest possible feature detail and the fastest build.
The Stratasys Dimension Elite 3D Printer features the finest resolution of any
Stratasys Design Series Performance 3D Printers and produces nine colors of real ABSplus
thermoplastic. When the finest dimension resolution of 0.178 mm is not required, the
Dimension Elite allows users to accelerate printing with a layer thickness of 0.33 mm.
Stratasys/CADvision will be exhibiting at the forthcoming Paris Air Show (17th - 23rd
June, Paris, France) on stand 3-E54.
About Survey Copter/Cassidian
Survey Copter [http://www.surveycopter.fr/english/home.html ] is a specialist in the
design and manufacture of turn key remote systems working in critical and severe
environments/conditions (sea, air, over ground). These systems involve Unmanned Aerial
Vehicles (UAV), robots, tanks, complex turret systems as well as data transmission and
target tracking devices. The company is a subsidiary of Cassidian, which is the defense
and security division of the EADS group and a major provider of global security solutions,
lead system integration and aerial, land, naval and joint systems.
About Stratasys Ltd.
Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS) is the corporate entity formed in 2012 by the merger of
3D printing companies Stratasys Inc. and Objet Ltd., based in Minneapolis, Minn. and
Rehovot, Israel. We manufacture 3D printers and materials for prototyping and production.
Our patented FDM(R) and PolyJet(R) processes produce prototypes and manufactured goods
directly from 3D CAD files or other 3D content. Systems include affordable desktop 3D
printers for idea development, a range of systems for prototyping, and large production
systems for direct digital manufacturing. Since June 2012, our range of over 130 3D
printing materials is the widest in the industry and includes in excess of 120 proprietary
inkjet-based photopolymer materials and 10 proprietary FDM-based thermoplastic materials.
We also manufacture Solidscape 3D Printers and operate the RedEye On Demand
digital-manufacturing service. Stratasys has more than 1100 employees, holds more than 500
granted or pending additive manufacturing patents globally, and has received more than 20
awards for its technology and leadership. Online at: http://www.stratasys.com or
http://blog.stratasys.com.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Statements regarding Stratasys' beliefs, intentions and expectations, including
without limitation statements regarding the development and performance of our products,
are forward-looking statements (within the meaning of the United States federal securities
laws). The statements involve risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, that may
cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Actual results may differ
materially due to a number of factors, including the risk and uncertainty that the
businesses of the two companies may not be integrated successfully; the risk that the
merger may involve unexpected costs or unexpected liabilities; the risk that synergies
from the merger may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; the
risk that management's focus on and disruptions arising from the merger make it more
difficult to maintain relationships with customers, employees, or suppliers. Stratasys'
ability to achieve the results presented in any forward-looking statement will depend on
numerous factors, including its ability to penetrate the 3D printing market; its ability
to achieve the growth rates experienced in preceding quarters; its ability to introduce,
produce and market both existing and new consumable materials, and the market acceptance
of these materials; the impact of competitive products and pricing; its timely development
of new products and materials and market acceptance of those products and materials; the
success of Stratasys' recent R&D initiative to expand the DDM capabilities of its core FDM
technology; and the success of Stratasys' RedEye On DemandTM and other paid parts
services. This list is intended to identify only certain of the principal factors that
could cause actual results to differ. These and other applicable factors are discussed in
this presentation and in Stratasys' Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December
31, 2012, as well as other filings that Stratasys, Inc. has made with the SEC and that
Stratasys Ltd. has made and will make with the SEC in the future. Any forward-looking
statements included in this presentation are as of the date they are given, and Stratasys
is not obligated to update them if its views later change, or to reflect the occurrence of
unanticipated events, except as may be required by law. These forward-looking statements
should not be relied upon as representing Stratasys' views as of any date subsequent to
the date they are given.
Attention Editors, if you publish reader-contact information, please use:
- USA: +1-877-489-9449
- Europe/Middle East/Africa: +49-7229-7772-0
- Asia Pacific: +852 39448888
Stratasys Media Contacts
USA
Weber Shandwick
Aaron Masterson / Meg Marra
Tel. +1-952-346-6258
AMasterson@webershandwick.com
Tel: +1 312-988-2168
mmarra@webershandwick.com
Korea
Stratasys AP
Jihyun Lee
Tel. +82-10-3408-1609
jihyun.lee@Stratasys.com
Brazil
GAD Communications
Tatiana Fonseca
Tel: +55-11-3846-9981
tatiana@gadcom.com.br
Europe
UK Bespoke
Jonathan Wake / Miguel Afonso
Tel: +44-1737-215200
stratasys@bespoke.co.uk
Japan
Stratasys Japan
Aya Yoshizawa
Tel. +81-90-6473-1812
Aya.yoshizawa@stratasys.com
Mexico
IDESA
Patricia Tawil
Tel. +52-55-5253-9670
ptawil@idesap.com
Stratasys
Arita Mattsoff / Joe Hiemenz
Stratasys
Tel. +972-(0)74-745-4000 (IL)
Tel. +1-952-906-2726 (US)
arita@stratasys.com
joe.hiemenz@stratasys.com
Asia Pacific
Stratasys AP
Vicki Kei
Tel. +852-3944-8813
Vicki.kei@stratasys.com
South Africa
PR Connections
Alison McDonald
Tel. +27(0)11-468-1192
alison@pr.co.za
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Stratasys Ltd.