PRECISION 3D PRINTERS AND SERVICE
Purple Platypus markets, sells and services 3-dimensional printing systems and supplies. Established in 2007 by industry veteran David Cox, Purple Platypus provides a full line of 3D rapid prototyping solutions — from Objet Geometries’ award-winning Connex500 to the budget-friendly $4,000 BFB 3000 Panther by manufacturer Bits from Bytes.
Based in Orange County, California, Purple Platypus is the exclusive Southern California, Arizona and southern Nevada distributor of Objet 3D printers. The company serves as the exclusive U.S. commercial distributor and the exclusive West Coast education market distributor of Bits from Bytes’ 3D printers.
If your business requires quick design cycles and detailed, high quality, true-to-life 3D models — easily, confidentially, and cost efficiently — contact Purple Platypus today at 714-966-6644 or ask@purpleplatypus.com.
PARTNERS
Objet Geometries Ltd. manufactures and globally markets ultra-thin-layer, high-resolution 3-dimensional printing systems and materials that utilize PolyJet™ Polymer Jetting technology, to print ultra-thin 16-micron layers.
The market-proven Eden™ line of 3-D Printing Systems and the Desktop line of 3-D Printing Systems are based on Objet’s patented office-friendly PolyJet Technology. Connex500™ is based on Objet’s PolyJet Matrix™ technology, which jets multiple model materials simultaneously and creates composite Digital Materials™ on the fly. All Objet systems use Objet’s FullCure® materials to create accurate, clean, smooth and highly detailed 3-dimensional models.
Roland DG is the world’s number one provider of wide-format inkjet printers for the durable graphics market. Roland DG is also affiliated with Roland Corporation, renowned in the music world for developing MIDI technology and for producing sophisticated digital music equipment including keyboard synthesizers, recording equipment and other related technologies. Roland milling machines let engineers and designers mill 3D prototypes quickly and inexpensively. Roland 3D laser scanners and touch probe scanners are perfect for a wide variety of CAD and computer graphics applications.
Bits from Bytes Ltd. manufactures budget-friendly 3D prototyping printers. Based in Clevedon, North Somerset, United Kingdom, Bits from Bytes is the creator and manufacturer of the award-winning RapMan 3.1 kit printer, used in schools and colleges worldwide. In May 2010, the company introduced the BFB 3000, the first, fully-assembled 3D color printer available for under $4,000.
netfabb GmbH develops software solutions for the 3D printing and additive manufacturing industry. Located in Germany, netfabb’s team of research and development professionals specialize in the fields of topology, number theory, computer algebra, algebraic geometry and theoretical computer science. While common software tools still remain monolithic and single part based, netfabb brings new ideas to the industry, developing a software suite for the next generation of additive manufacturing.
SpaceClaim, the leading 3D Direct Modeling software, provides a complete solution for engineering and manufacturing organizations to innovate faster, win more business, and get products to market faster. SpaceClaim’s acclaimed software is easy to learn and use and is completely CAD-neutral. It enables engineers and other manufacturing professionals to rapidly create new designs or manipulate and edit existing 2D and 3D geometry, without the complexity of traditional CAD. Customers include Nokia Siemens Networks, Tyco Connectivity, BorgWarner, Medtronic, Lotus Cars, Toyota Motor Corporation, Sharp, LG Electronics, K2 Medical Systems, FuelCell Energy, Emhart Glass, GE Aviation, General Dynamics, and the U.S Navy. SpaceClaim is privately held and backed by Borealis Ventures, Kodiak Venture Partners, and North Bridge Venture Partners. For more information on SpaceClaim, please visit www.spaceclaim.com.