Solido Announces U.S. Launch of SD300 Pro, a 3D Professional Grade Desktop Printer for Less Than $3,000

PHOENIX - Solido, a 3D printing company, has introduced a professional grade 3D desktop printer affordable for any user during SolidWorks World 2010. The SD300 Pro starts at $2,950 when purchased with the Platinum Value Pack Program, and is expected to increase the accessibility of 3D printing.

Suited for all stages of production, the SD300 Pro enables users to produce detailed, rigid prototypes at their workstations with accuracy within 0.004 inch. Parts do not include any toxic chemicals, they alleviate the need for post build curing and parts can be drilled, finished and assembled to produce large models without outsourcing. The capacity for rapid prototyping, low total cost of ownership, quality and integrity of parts, as well as the ability to print optically transparent models with flexible living hinges are just a few of the many benefits.

“Companies are looking for ways to save time and money, and the Solido SD300 Pro does just that,” said Tim Crown, president of Solido USA. “We’re making rapid prototyping affordable, which means you can spend less time waiting for your part and more time perfecting the details as you go to market.”

The SD300 PRO is priced at only $2,950, when purchased with a Platinum Value Pack, which has everything needed to start printing immediately, including 24 modeling kits with modeling material and glue, 8 additional cutting knives and 4 additional magnetic pads. The total Platinum Value Pack price for the printer, modeling kits and accessories is $14,950. The Platinum Value Pack also can be leased for $0 down and only $514 per month, when based on a 36 month lease. Individual SD300 PRO 3D printers comes with one modeling kit, two cutting knives and two magnetic pads, retailing for $9,950.

“The ultimate goal for 3D printing is to casually print CAD models as you would a simple document,” said Scott Harris, co-founder of Solidworks Inc., and member of the Solido Board of Directors. “The Solido SD300 Pro can print models quietly, accurately and inexpensively right in your office. With no toxic and messy materials or complicated handling, Solido is a game-changer."

PVC materials used by the SD300 PRO are fully recyclable. Each modeling kit will include a recycling bag, allowing users to easily return the plastic waste to Solido USA for recycling. Solido USA will partner with a national recycling company for high volume recycling and will manage low volume recycling in-house. Now in its infant stages, the recycling program will continue to evolve as distribution grows; information about updates to the program will be made to the company’s web site as they are determined.

Solido3d launches SD300 Pro 3D printer at the Euromold 2009

Frankfurt - Solido3D has launched the new SD300 Pro 3D printer at the Euromold 2009 exhibition. With the new SD300 Pro, high quality 3D printing is finally accessible to every MCAD engineer, design professional, and hobbyist. Eliminating the need for expensive service bureaus, the SD300 Pro will increase productivity and yield great savings for any firm. Solido3D is challenging well-established standards with the release of the SD300 Pro, and is making 3D modeling more available than ever.

Solido3D now offers three packages that bundle the SD300 Pro with modeling kits. The new SD300 Pro now starts at just €2,950 when purchased as part of the Platinum Value Pack for heavy users. Solido3D’s Premium and Gold Plans also offer the SD300 Pro at never-before-seen prices, €3,950 and €5,950 respectively. The customer oriented options were implemented to permit flexibility during the decision making process. Customers may upgrade from the Premium Plan to the Platinum Value package until February 28th, 2010.

“We believe our new product and pricing concept redefines the competitive landscape of the additive manufacturing industry,” says Itzik Marchand, Solido3D CEO. “Our unique bundle of 3D printer and modeling kits significantly reduces total cost of ownership, breaks entry barriers, and will attract new customers to the 3D arena. After years of testing the SD300 Pro at beta sites around the world, I am confident in the quality of our solution and committed to providing our customers with superior service.”

A New Standard in Price/Performance and Environmental Responsibility
Solido3D has focused its efforts on creating a new paradigm of price performance. Technological innovations have made the SD300 Pro a faster and more accurate machine than its beta site predecessor at a lower cost to the end user. The SD300 Pro produces transparent models, “living hinges”, and requires no post build curing. More affordable than ever, Solido3D’s value proposition is based on revolutionary pricing, outstanding quality, and environmentally responsible recycling practices.

Major Investment in New Manufacturing Facilities
The company’s recently expanded state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Asia deliver increased capacity to meet growing demand, as well as superior quality control and the most modern automated design and assembly processes available.

Solido3D has signed agreements with the world’s leading distributors in the industry, expanding its global sales network. In addition, over 50 representative offices span the world. The focused network is dedicated to delivering top tier service and support – wherever the customer may be.

“Think Green”
As part of its new global environmental policy, every SD300 Pro modeling kit ships with a prepaid recycling kit. This enables designers and engineers to easily send the PVC waste to the company for free recycling.

Solido3D has grown exponentially – welcoming a cadre of seasoned industry professionals to its managerial ranks and Board of Directors. With the addition of several of the most sought after thought leaders in the industry, including Scott Harris, co-founder of SolidWorks, Vic Leventhal, the ex-COO of SolidWorks, and Jason Barzilay, founder of Packard Bell Computers, Solido3D has the depth of management to set the pace and support its affordable and groundbreaking desktop 3D printing innovations.

Solido 3D to unveil new package pricing paradigms for the 3D desktop printing arena at EuroMold 2009

Rosh Ha'ayin, Israel - Solido3D will make a material announcement alongside the official launch of its new 3D printer at EuroMold 2009. Solido develops 3D desktop model building technologies that utilizes rigid plastic materials without requiring post-build curing.

With extensive alpha and beta tests concluded at selected installation points, Solido is now ready to release its SD300Pro. The testing periods enabled Solido to assess customer feedback while concurrently establishing the manufacturing capacity to meet growing demand. Solido will unveil the SD300Pro at EuroMold, as well as an attractive new pricing program.

“We anticipate that our new product concept will redefine the competitive landscape of the 3D printing industry,” says Itzik Marchand, Solido CEO. The commercial launch at EuroMold will break down entry barriers in the 3D printing arena. “We are shaking things up and I cannot think of a better place to start than EuroMold, one of the industry’s most important shows”.

Solido is now vigorously expanding its international marketing, building on a strong foundation of global installations at satisfied clients.

SOLIDO partners with NUOVAMACUT of Italy

Yehud, Israel - Solido, a producer of 3D desktop printers for engineers and industrial designers, is vigorously working at expanding its customer base in global markets. Following recent impressive investments and partnerships, Solido now has another bee in its bonnet: a partnership with NUOVAMACUT of Italy, with its major footprint in the very markets Solido targets. As the head of group with no less than 12 subsidiaries in Italy, NUOVAMACUT supports more than 5000 manufacturing and mechanical companies, providing design technologies.

“The SD300 Pro will add an impressive offering to our product and support mix,” enthusiastically claims Gianni Checcoli, President of NUOVAMACUT. “Our customers rely on us to propose, deliver and support only the best of breed, and Solido definitely meets this world class category. We believe Solido's new 3D printer has a bright future: it's the first step in bringing affordable and capable 3D printing technology to completely new market segments and we are pleased to be able to join in its progress.”

Eldad Sayada, Senior VP of Solido agrees that the agreement with NUOVAMACUT is indeed another major step in Solido’s distribution channels. “We choose our partners very carefully,” he affirms, “as our reputation is linked to their promotion and support. In NUOVAMACUT we see a long-term partner who will join us also down the road, in our breakthrough plans for introducing new products that will set new standards of affordability and performance in the market.”

Solido’s SD300 Pro

The SD300 Pro, Solido’s current market winner, uses layers of firm but flexible engineered plastics. The finished models highly resemble injected plastic parts and can be drilled, sanded, joined together and painted as needed.

Javelin Technologies Announces Partnership with Solido

Canada Wide Distributorship of the SD300Pro 3D Printer.

Oakville: Javelin Technologies, a supplier of 3D design and manufacturing software and services has announced a partnership with Solido Ltd to market, sell and support the SD300 Pro 3D Desktop Printer - a network compatible peripheral that can be operated and maintained without the need for dedicated personnel – across Canada.

“As Solido’s first VAR in Canada, Javelin Technologies is proud to offer our current and prospective clients what they’ve been asking for – a low-cost, user-friendly, environmentally responsible 3D Printing (rapid prototyping) solution.” Remarked John Carlan, Javelin’s Managing Director. “Solido has delivered a product that is compact enough to fit on a designer’s desk, and affordable enough that we can envision the day where every 3D Designer will have one. Easy access to 3D models early in the development cycle is going to change the way products are designed, and allow our customers to get better products to the market that much faster.”

"Solido has delivered a product that is compact enough to fit on a designer’s desk, and affordable enough that we can envision the day where every 3D Designer will have one." said John Carlan, Managing Director, Javelin Technologies.

The SD300 Pro enables users to create 3D models directly from 3D CAD data, right from their workstation. The printer uses layers of Plastic Sheet Lamination to produce rugged yet flexible models made of SolidVC®, a rigid, recyclable PVC based plastic, at a low cost, and without hazardous bi-products. The accuracy, strength and durability of the parts make them perfectly suitable for a wide range of applications at all stages of the design cycle.

Solido Signs Business Partnership Agreement With ENSER Corporation of the US

Israel - Solido, on the verge of introducing the SD300 Pro, the world's most cost efficient and flexible 3D printer, has signed a significant business partnership agreement with ENSER Corporation of the US.

This agreement is the spearhead of Solido's strategy to expand its worldwide presence and transform the way product designers and engineers work.

ENSER is indeed a perfect business partner for Solido. With offices located along the eastern seaboard of the US, more than 80 employees and over 2,000 loyal customers, ENSER has extensive scope and presence. Most importantly, ENSER has built its business and impeccable reputation on the ability to provide the engineering community with unparalleled service and support. To this end, ENSER offers a full spectrum of services - from engineering, manufacturing and staffing to the complete suite of PTC Products. ENSER continues to be at the cutting edge of engineering technology and a leader in the community.

According to Marco Arnone, EVP of ENSER, "...this business partnership is a natural step for ENSER. Solido's products will play an important role in our strategic approach for making product development more time and cost efficient. Our customers have been inquiring about an economical solution for product development and ENSER has been searching for that solution. With our 62 year old reputation on the line, we did not feel any of the other products in the marketplace were a good fit. Until now! Integrating the SD300 Pro into the critical stage of prototyping, with its performance and remarkably affordable price, is the perfect solution. This partnership will be a win-win for both companies and the SD300 Pro will revolutionize the industry."

Itzik Marchand, CEO of Solido, is equally enthusiastic. "We believe the current economic climate will highlight the SD300 Pro's marketplace advantage. Businesses, more than ever before, have to be conscious of capital investments and product development costs. ENSER has the knowledge and experience to position our products' benefits as part of a total tailored solution. As we announced previously, we are currently expanding our global networks. The partnership with ENSER is definitely a prime achievement for us, and we look forward to promoting our mutual interests with vigor and harmony."

Solido Signs Business Partnership Agreement With ENSER Corporation of the US

ENSER, a 62 year old engineering services company and PTC Reseller, will incorporate Solido breakthrough desktop 3D printers into its strategic portfolio.

Israel - Solido, on the verge of introducing the SD300 Pro, the world’s most cost efficient and flexible 3D printer, has signed a significant business partnership agreement with ENSER Corporation of the US.

This agreement is the spearhead of Solido’s strategy to expand its worldwide presence and transform the way product designers and engineers work.

According to Marco Arnone, EVP of ENSER, this business partnership is a natural step for ENSER. Solido’s products will play an important role in our strategic approach for making product development more time and cost efficient. Our customers have been inquiring about an economical solution for product development and ENSER has been searching for that solution. With our 62 year old reputation on the line, we did not feel any of the other products in the marketplace were a good fit. Until now! Integrating the SD300 Pro into the critical stage of prototyping, with its performance and remarkably affordable price, is the perfect solution. This partnership will be a win-win for both companies and the SD300 Pro will revolutionize the industry

Itzik Marchand, CEO of Solido, is equally enthusiastic. “We believe the current economic climate will highlight the SD300 Pro’s marketplace advantage. Businesses, more than ever before, have to be conscious of capital investments and product development costs. ENSER has the knowledge and experience to position our products’ benefits as part of a total tailored solution. As we announced previously, we are currently expanding our global networks. The partnership with ENSER is definitely a prime achievement for us, and we look forward to promoting our mutual interests with vigor and harmony"

ENSER has offices located along the eastern seaboard of the US, more than 80 employees and over 2,000 loyal customers. Most importantly, ENSER has built its business and impeccable reputation on the ability to provide the engineering community with unparalleled service and support. To this end, ENSER offers a full spectrum of services – from engineering, manufacturing and staffing to the complete suite of PTC Products. ENSER continues to be at the cutting edge of engineering technology and a leader in the community.

Solido Signs Business Partnership Agreement With Inneo Solutions of Germany

Inneo will incorporate Solido breakthrough desktop 3D printers in its holistic portfolio.

Israel - Solido, on the verge of introducing the SD300 Pro, the world’s most cost efficient and flexible 3D printer, has signed a significant business partnership agreement with Inneo Solutions of Germany. This agreement is the spearhead of Solido’s strategy to expand its worldwide presence and transform the way product designers and engineers work.

According to Helmut Haas, CEO of Inneo, this business partnership is a natural step for Inneo. Solido’s products will play an important role in our holistic solutions for making product development more time and cost efficient. Our customers are very excited about integrating the SD300 Pro into the critical stage of prototyping because of its performance and remarkably affordable price. This partnership, we believe, is a win-win opportunity for both companies.

Itzik Marchand, CEO of Solido, is equally enthusiastic. "We believe the current economic climate will highlight the SD300 Pro’s marketplace advantage. Businesses, more than ever before, have to be conscious of capital investments and product development costs. Inneo has the knowledge and experience to position our products’ benefits as part of a total tailored solution. As we announced previously, we are currently expanding our global networks. The partnership with Inneo is definitely a prime achievement for us, and we look forward to promoting our mutual interests with vigor and harmony."

Inneo is indeed a perfect business partner for Solido. With 12 subsidiaries in Germany, the UK and Switzerland, more than 230 employees and over 3,500 loyal customers, Inneo has extensive scope and presence.

Most importantly, Inneo has built its business and impeccable reputation on the ability to provide innovative holistic solutions. To this end, Inneo offers a full spectrum of services – from training and education to process-oriented consulting and design automation for product development. Inneo is the number one provider of world leading PTC CAD products.

Inneo Solutions is a leading provider of CAD/CAM/CAE and PDM/PLM solutions, complemented by IT and project management solutions. Inneo provides holistic solutions through 230 staff members in 12 locations, serving more than 3,500 customers in various industries.

Inneo is, and has been, the number one PTC VAR and distributor of world leading PTC CAD products for many years, a PTC Maintenance Service Provider, PTC Certified Training Partner, PTC Platinum Partner 2009 and supports the full PTC product and solution portfolio. In July 2008 Inneo was named in the Top 100 for the fifth successive year for outstanding innovative achievement. Inneo Solutions was founded in 1984 as ISICAD GmbH.

Solido is an industry leader in the development of 3D desktop model building technologies that utilize rigid plastic materials without requiring post-build curing. By combining patented technology with fresh, innovative thinking, Solido has developed the first 3D desktop printer that is cost-effective for all CAD/CAM professionals. Solido’s SD300 is already installed in hundreds of sites.

Solido Design Automation Expands Support to Address Process Variation Challenges Facing the Analog/Mixed-Signal Market

SAN JOSE, Calif — Solido Design Automation, a leading developer of process variation solutions for transistor-level designers of analog/mixed-signal, custom digital, and memory integrated circuits, today announced an agreement with Sipeda Ltd., a U.K.-based company, to serve as Solido’s representative for the European market. Under the agreement, Sipeda, which provides sales, marketing and commercial services to fabless semiconductor companies, EDA (electronic design automation) developers and intellectual property (IP) providers, will have overall responsibility for building awareness of Solido and its products, and for developing Solido sales in the U.K. and mainland Europe. This represents a significant move in Solido’s overall expansion strategy.

Solido Design Automation offers a new class of EDA software that enables chip designers to gain insight into the effects of process variations on their designs and to make designs more robust to these effects without over-designing. Using SolidoSTAT, Solido’s customers are not only able to quickly analyze and fix design failures caused by process variation, but can also optimize the design for power and area.

“We are developing Solido into a truly global player in the EDA market, and we’re very excited to be working with Sipeda to create a presence in Europe that will help us realize this goal,” said Amit Gupta, CEO of Solido. “The European market is diverse and dynamic, and represents an opportunity to generate significant business for us. Sipeda’s relationships with the key analog/mixed-signal, custom digital and memory semiconductor companies will prove to be of great value in our business expansion efforts in Europe.”

“Solido is on the forefront of providing technology that addresses process variation challenges in transistor-level design,” said Ian Yates, CEO of Sipeda Ltd. “The combination of our sales, consulting and business development services with Solido’s technology will give European customers an unparalleled solution for their IC design needs.”

Ian Yates has over 30 years of high-technology business experience. Before founding Sipeda Ltd. in 2001, he was Senior Vice President of Operations for ARC International. In that role, he was responsible for ARC’s engineering and support centers in the U.K., U.S. and Canada, which developed processor and peripheral technology, software IP and a range of development tools. Prior to that, Mr. Yates was a founder and Director of Spectrum Services Europe at Cadence Design Systems, and also served on the board of directors of Accent Srl, a joint venture between Cadence and ST Microelectronics, and on the board of European CAD Developments Ltd., a joint venture between Cadence and European Silicon Structures. His experience also includes serving as European Managing Director of Gateway Design Automation, co-founding the European operations of Cadnetix Design Systems, a U.S. EDA company, and holding various commercial roles at Racal Redac, a U.K. EDA company.

Mr. Yates holds a first class honors degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Bradford, England.

About Solido Design Automation

Solido Design Automation Inc. provides process variation solutions for transistor-level designers of analog/mixed-signal, custom digital, and memory integrated circuits. The privately held company is venture capital funded and has offices in the U.S.A., Canada, Japan and Europe. For further information, visit www.solidodesign.com or call 306-382-4100.