Stratasys Prototype Leader for 7th Year - Wohlers
 MINNEAPOLIS,
MN, May 15, 2009 - Stratasys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SSYS) today announced its
seventh consecutive year as unit market leader in the additive fabrication
(AF) industry, according to Wohlers Report 2009. Published by Wohlers
Associates, Inc., the report offers a detailed review and analysis of
additive fabrication technologies, applications and markets. According to
the report, Stratasys shipped over 43 percent of all systems worldwide in
2008, and it has the highest global installed base of additive systems: more
than double that of its nearest competitor. The report also indicated that
within the 3D printer segment of the AF industry, Stratasys shipped over 50
percent of all units in 2008. Wohlers Report 2009 also indicated the
general AF industry grew at a rate of 3.7% for 2008. In contrast, Stratasys
revenue from proprietary products and services increased by 15% for 2008,
outpacing the general industry by over four times.
The report indicated that within the AF market, direct digital
manufacturing (DDM) -- the manufacture of end-use parts -- was one of the
fastest-growing industry applications in 2008, representing approximately
16% of applications last year.
"We're committed to developing the market for direct digital
manufacturing applications," says CEO Scott Crump. "These applications are
providing incremental sales opportunities for our Fortus 3D Production
Systems. We are optimistic about this emerging market's potential.
"As we expected, the report shows Stratasys continues to dominate the 3D
printing market. It is a top strategic initiative for Stratasys to lead this
technology segment. With our Dimension product line's recent introduction of
the uPrint Personal 3D Printer at under $15,000, we expect to strengthen
this leadership position.
"We've worked hard," says Crump. "It's gratifying to reach our seventh
straight year in the top position. This kind of success cannot be achieved
without committed strategic partners and an outstanding employee team."
About Stratasys
Stratasys, Inc., Minneapolis, manufactures additive fabrication machines
for prototyping and manufacturing plastic parts. The company also operates a
service for part prototyping and production. According to Wohlers Report
2009, Stratasys supplied 43 percent of all additive fabrication systems
installed worldwide in 2008, making it the unit market leader for the
seventh consecutive year. Stratasys patented and owns the process known as
FDM.(R) The process creates functional prototypes and manufactured goods
directly from any 3D CAD program, using high-performance industrial
thermoplastics. The company holds more than 250 granted or pending additive
fabrication patents globally. Stratasys products are used in the aerospace,
defense, automotive, medical, business & industrial equipment, education,
architecture, and consumer-product industries.
For more information, visit
www.Stratasys.com
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Apr 29 - Dimension 3D Picks 9 Finalists for 'Extreme Redesign' Contest
Apr 20 - Stratasys Q1 Conference Call on April 29, 8.30AM ET
Apr 8 - Stratasys Fortus SR-30 Material Available for Prototypes
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Mar 16 - C.ideas Standardizes on Stratasys Fortus FDM Systems
Feb 27 - Stratasys Introduces FORTUS Brand for Product Line
Jan 27 - Stratasys Launches uPrint Desktop 3D Printer for Under $15K
Dec 19 - 'Select' Dimension Resellers to Sell Stratysis FDM Systems
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Dec 4 - Stratasys to Offer SABIC Thermoplastic for DDM, Prototyping
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Oct 16 - Stratasys Q3 Conference Call on Nov 3, 8:30AM ET
Sep 24 - Dimension 3D Printing Launches 5th Extreme Redesign Contest
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