Stratasys Releases Updated Objet Connex3

At SOLIDWORKS World 2016, Stratasys unveiled an updated Objet Connex3 designed to promote the adoption of 3D printing. To do this, the system has a simplified design-to-3D print workflow, greater ease of use and expanded color spectrum, the company states.

Updates to the Objet Connex3 include Adobe color management and connectivity and two new materials. Vero PureWhite is a rigid, opaque white, producing 20% more brightness and UV resistance than the current VeroWhite. And, VeroCyan has been improved with a brighter, more vibrant appearance – making it ideal as a standalone material.

Stratasys has also released the Creative Colors Software, directly linking Photoshop CC with the Objet Connex3. The company is also linking Photoshop to Stratasys’ direct manufacturing services.

“Looking at standard technology adoption curves, there’s normally a tremendous lag between potential and reality. With 3D printing, while the promise might be great, customers are still restricted by both complexity and cost, to a degree,” said Josh Claman, chief business officer at Stratasys. “Stratasys is committed to enabling wide adoption of 3D printing, stimulating unprecedented creativity, new flexibility and dramatic innovation. Now, we’re teaming with Adobe to take this vision additional steps forward, ensuring 3D printing is easier and more attainable. The Objet Connex3 is the only 3D printer on the market with the power to merge multiple materials and colors into one system alongside a highly streamlined and integrated workflow. With greater ease-of-use and an improved price-performance ratio, Stratasys is therefore expanding 3D printing adoption through simplification.”

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Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.