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Stratasys manufactures rapid prototyping and 3D printing systems using its patented
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) process. These systems create 3D models directly from all 3D CAD files. They are
environmentally safe and operate in an office environment. The Prodigy office modeling system combines the ease,
speed and simplicity of 3D printing with the major benefit of producing strong and durable models using ABS
plastic material. Parts can be finished and assembled as a functional model to simulate end-product performance.
The FDM line of rapid prototyping systems includes the FDM3000, FDM8000, FDM Maxum and FDM Titan. All of
these systems produce fast, accurate functional prototypes. InSight, Stratasys' easy-to-learn proprietary
operating software, provides PC-like user interfaces. InSight orients and slices the model and generates
tool paths for the build process.
The FDM 3000, 8000 and Maxum build models using ABS plastic, the most widely used material for today’s
injection molded products. In addition, all three machines offer WaterWorks soluble support system for simple
support removal. The FDM Maxum has an extra-large build envelope of 600x500x600mm (23.6x19.7x23.6 in) for big
prototypes and tooling patterns and masters. The FDM Titan offers multiple materials including polycarbonate,
polyphenylsulfone (PPSF) and ABS. These materials offer users such high performance characteristics as superior
impact strength, strength at high temperatures, flame-retardant qualities, sterilization capability,and
resistance to oils, chemicals and acids.
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