1. Rapid Prototyping In Israel

2. RP Technology in Israel Israel has many RP software and hardware corporations Israel has many RP software and hardware corporations Among them are Cubital Ltd., Objet Geometries Ltd., Solidimension Ltd., and Laser Modeling Inc. Among them are Cubital Ltd., Objet Geometries Ltd., Solidimension Ltd., and Laser Modeling Inc.

3. Cubital Ltd Cubital developed a technique called Solid Ground Curing Cubital developed a technique called Solid Ground Curing The process is no longer used due to size and money, and the company sold the technology to Object Geometries The process is no longer used due to size and money, and the company sold the technology to Object Geometries The original systems weighed several tons and required a sealed room The original systems weighed several tons and required a sealed room

4. Cubital cont’d This is a two cycle process having a mask generation cycle and a layer fabrication cycle. This is a two cycle process having a mask generation cycle and a layer fabrication cycle. First the object under construction is given a coating of photopolymer resin as it passes the resin applicator station on its way to the exposure cell. First the object under construction is given a coating of photopolymer resin as it passes the resin applicator station on its way to the exposure cell.

5. Cubital cont’d A mask is generated by electrostatically transferring toner in the required object cross sectional image pattern to a glass plate. An electron gun writes a charge pattern on the plate which is developed with toner. The glass plate then moves to the exposure cell where it is positioned above the object under construction. A mask is generated by electrostatically transferring toner in the required object cross sectional image pattern to a glass plate. An electron gun writes a charge pattern on the plate which is developed with toner. The glass plate then moves to the exposure cell where it is positioned above the object under construction.

6. Cubital cont’d A shutter is opened allowing the exposure light to pass through the mask and quickly cure the photopolymer layer in the required pattern. Because the light is so intense the layer is fully cured. A shutter is opened allowing the exposure light to pass through the mask and quickly cure the photopolymer layer in the required pattern. Because the light is so intense the layer is fully cured.

7. The Cubital Process Click here to view a diagram of the cubital process. Click here to view a diagram of the cubital process.

8. Objet Geometries Ltd Objet is the technology and market leader in jetting polymer materials to produce high- quality 3-Dimensional models and parts. Objet is the technology and market leader in jetting polymer materials to produce high- quality 3-Dimensional models and parts. Objet developed the innovative Polyjet process in 2000. It is a fast and easy mode of 3D printing Objet developed the innovative Polyjet process in 2000. It is a fast and easy mode of 3D printing

9. Objet cont’d The polyjet process works almost identically like an inkjet printer for your computer. The polyjet process works almost identically like an inkjet printer for your computer. It sprays a photopolymer material as thin as 16 microns and immediately cures it with UV light. It sprays a photopolymer material as thin as 16 microns and immediately cures it with UV light. No post curing is needed No post curing is needed

10. The Polyjet Printer Click here to view a picture of a polyjet printer along with read more information. Click here to view a picture of a polyjet printer along with read more information.

11. Objet’s sample work The Human Skull The Human Skull Click here to view different applications and samples including parts of a human skull made for medical purposes. Click here to view different applications and samples including parts of a human skull made for medical purposes.

12. Solidimension Ltd Solidimension Ltd. is an industry leading manufacturer of RP technologies. Their 3D printers use rigid plastic materials and they need no post build curing. Solidimension Ltd. is an industry leading manufacturer of RP technologies. Their 3D printers use rigid plastic materials and they need no post build curing. Their printers are small enough to fit on your desk top and are network compatible. They go great with desktop work stations. Their printers are small enough to fit on your desk top and are network compatible. They go great with desktop work stations.

13. Solidimension Ltd cont’d The SD300 The SD300 Click here to view and read information about the SD300. Click here to view and read information about the SD300.

14. Solidimension cont’d Sample of work made on the sd300 Sample of work made on the sd300 Click here to see many samples from www.Solidimension.com. Click here to see many samples from www.Solidimension.com.

15. Laser Modeling Inc. Laser Modeling Inc. opened in 1997 in Ness-Ziona Israel. Laser Modeling Inc. opened in 1997 in Ness-Ziona Israel. LMI specializes in stereolithography. This is the original and most widely used form of rapid prototyping. LMI specializes in stereolithography. This is the original and most widely used form of rapid prototyping. LMI does not sell printers like the other companies listed, but is an RP provider LMI does not sell printers like the other companies listed, but is an RP provider

16. LMI cont’d Israeli companies send their designs to LMI who RP’s the part and ships it back to them. Israeli companies send their designs to LMI who RP’s the part and ships it back to them. RP is a cheep and effective way to accelerate the design and manufacturing process. RP is a cheep and effective way to accelerate the design and manufacturing process.

17. LMI cont’d Samples of LMI’s work Samples of LMI’s work Click here to view samples of LMI's work. Click here to view samples of LMI's work.

18. Conclusion Israel is one of the world wide leaders in RP technologies, software, hardware, and equiptment. Israel is one of the world wide leaders in RP technologies, software, hardware, and equiptment.

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