Diamond Level Sponsor
DSM SOMOS:
DSM Somos®, a world leader in high-performance stereolithography resin innovation, has developed a full line of ProtoFunctional® rapid prototyping products that replicate production materials, saving time and money. Somos offers materials for multiple applications including: Functional Models, Fit/Assembly, General Purpose, Investment Casting, Snap Fit, Injection Molding/Direct Tooling and Wind Tunnel Testing. for more information, visit:
www.dsm.com.
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Diamond Level Sponsor
OBJET:
Objet Geometries is the innovation leader in 3D printing. Objet develops, manufactures and globally markets ultra-thin-layer, high-resolution 3D printing systems for rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing. Our wide range of solutions includes the market-proven Eden family of 3d printers and the Alaris30, the world's first desktop 3D printing systems, based on our patented PolyJet™ technology. The Connex500, the only multi-material 3D printing, and the top of the range Connex500™, which is based on PolyJet Matrix™ technology and is the only system available on the market."
For more information, visit: www.objet.com.
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Platinum Level Sponsor
NCP LEASING:
NCP Leasing, Inc., is the leading independent provider of financing for rapid prototyping equipment and a significant source of financing for other high technology assets.
Founded in 1987, NCP provides a wide range of lease and rental structures to satisfy the needs of industrial and commercial companies. We have participated in over 200 RP transactions since 1994. We currently own RP systems at more than twenty Fortune 500 companies and a significant number of Service Bureaus. This experience gives us an edge when it comes to making accurate assessments of residual values and it enables NCP to offer lessees excellent value, flexibility and strategic guidance.
NCP has considerable financial strength. We remain principals in all transactions. Our lessees benefit from dealing with their actual lessor rather than an agent or lease repackager. This can be a great advantage to lessees when circumstances indicate that significant advantages might arise if a lease is restructured during its term.
For more information, visit: www.ncpleasing.com.
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Gold Level Sponsor
RAPIDTECH:
Rapid Technologies have now become an accepted and integral aspect of product design and development. Beyond product development Rapid Technologies are now finding applications in a wide range of non traditional fields beyond technology and engineering. e.g. medical, architecture, animation, rapid digital manufacturing, consumer level mass customization etc. To support industry & education at all levels, particularly in the adoption of Rapid Technologies to increase global competitiveness. Implementation of these related technologies allows us to enhance educational and technical applications to ensure that these enabling technologies reach their full market potential while continuing to support emerging and ongoing workforce development. For more information, visit: www.rapidtech.org.
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Gold Level Sponsor
HUNTSMAN ADVANCED MATERIALS:
Huntsman Advanced Materials is a leading global supplier of synthetic and formulated polymer systems for customers requiring high performance materials which outperform the properties, functionality and durability of traditional materials. Fore more information, visit: www.huntsman.com.
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Gold Level Sponsor
MATERIALISE:
With its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium and branches all over the world, the Materialise Group is best known for its activities in the field of rapid industrial and medical prototyping. Apart from having the largest capacity of rapid prototyping equipment in Europe, Materialise enjoys a worldwide reputation as provider of innovative software solutions. As such, Materialise has acquired the position of market leader for 3D printing and Digital CAD software in addition to being a major player in medical and dental image processing and surgery simulation. Moreover, through its unique .MGX division for design products, Materialise is currently opening the market for customized Rapid Manufacturing. The customer base includes all large companies in the automotive, consumer electronics and consumables sectors. Its medical and dental products are used worldwide by famous hospitals, research institutes and clinicians. Unique design shops all over the world rely on Materialise.MGX. The group has several subsidiaries in Europe, Asia and the USA, and employs over 700 people in its 4 divisions. For more information, visit: www.materialise.com.
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Gold Level Sponsor
INTEGRA SUPPORT:
Integra began operations in August 2002 as an alternative service solution to users of RP equipment with the simple desire to offer a superior level of support to the market. Integra has over 25 years of technical experience in the Rapid Prototyping industry at your disposal along with a commitment to total customer satisfaction. We recognize that every employee is accountable to the customer, regardless of title or responsibility. Together our team provides the solid foundation of a unique service organization that is here to provide your company a quality alternative for all of your RP service and support needs. We offer standard and customized support packages, time and material work on request, as well as real time phone support. Integra is an Authorized 3D Systems® Service Provider.
For more information, visit: www.integra-support.com.
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Gold Level Sponsor
NRPS:
National RP Support provides the following services on these models of rapid prototyping equipment:
SLA-190, SLA-250, SLA-350/3500, SLA-500 on a best effort basis as long as parts are available
SLA-5000, SLA-7000, Viper, Viper pro, PCA-250, PCA-500, PCA-Viper, PCA-Viper Pro
For more information, visit: www.rpsupport.com/.
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Gold Level Sponsor
CURBELL:
Curbell Plastics, Inc. is one of the nation’s premier suppliers of plastic sheet, rod, tube, film, adhesives, sealants, and
prototyping materials. We supply hundreds of plastic materials from locations nationwide. For over 65 years, Curbell has served customers ranging from small local businesses to large Fortune 500 companies. We offer capabilities to reduce hard manufacturing costs, improve production, and gain greater product reliability. For more information, visit: www.curbellplastics.com.
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Silver Level Sponsor
PARAMOUNT PDS:
Paramount Industries is among the world's
most experienced providers of product
development services, including design
engineering, rapid prototyping, rapid
tooling and new direct digital
manufacturing technology that
produces custom parts direct
from digital input.
For more information, visit: www.paramountind.com.
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Silver Level Sponsor
LASER REPRODUCTIONS:
Laser Reproductions is a leading provider of rapid prototyping, manufacturing and product development services to industrial design firms, original equipment manufacturers, inventors, architects and other types of companies across the United States. For more information, visit: www.laserrepro.com.
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Silver Level Sponsor
APPLIED RAPID TECHNOLOGIES:
Applied Rapid Technologies (ART) Corporation, located in Fredericksburg, VA, has been designing and creating prototypes for more than a decade. Across multiple industries, from aerospace to health care to consumer electronics, we help engineers, designers and inventors transform their ideas into reality.
For more information, visit: www.artcorp.com.
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Silver Level Sponsor
VALSPAR:
The Valspar Corporation is one of the largest global coatings manufacturers in the world, providing coatings and coating intermediates to a wide variety of customers. Since 1806, Valspar has been dedicated to bringing customers the latest innovations, the finest quality, and the best customer service in the coatings industry. For more information, visit: www.valspar.com.
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Sponsor
PDx/amerimold:
Built upon the foundation of the established MoldMaking Expo and Time Compression Expo, PDx/amerimold is a new event experience connecting buyers & sellers from all aspects of the product development lifecycle. For more information, visit: www.pdx-amerimold.com
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New Sponsor
WINDFORM:
Information coming soon.... For more information, visit: www.windform.it.
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Bronze Level Sponsor
RAPID SHEET METAL:
Rapid Sheet Metal™ is the sheet metal equivalent of a SLA service bureau. Fast. Quoting and fabricating precision sheet metal to your 3D CAD data (no drawings required). Quick. Simple brackets and covers to complex enclosures and housings. Quoted in hours, not days. Shipped in days, not weeks. Plated, Painted, Powder Coated, and/ or Silkscreened to your specs. Prototype Sheet Metal on Fast Forward. For more information, visit: www.rapidsheetmetal.com.
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Bronze Level Sponsor
CADMIUMCD:
CadmiumCD is a full service multimedia company offering a wide range of online and offlinemarketing solutinos including we site, CD-ROMS, presentations, printed media, and Macromedia Flash media. For more information, visit: www.cadmiumcd.com.
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Bronze Level Sponsor
RAMCO:
RAMCO is a third generation privately owned and operated company over 75 years in business offering a complete line of cleaning and degreasing systems. Systems are manual or fully automated and can accommodate water based or alternative solvent based processing routines. For more information, visit: www.ramkleen.com.
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Bronze Level Sponsor
FINE LINE PROTOTYPING:
FineLine Prototyping, Inc. was founded with the singular mission of providing the world's best quality stereolithography components available. We use the latest technology and sophisticated, proprietary process controls to ensure that high quality is a normal occurrence, not the result of special efforts. Any organization is all about its people, and that applies particularly to full service organizations such as ours. Our experienced, well-trained, and disciplined team is comprised of both industry dinosaurs and newcomers alike. Select a profile to learn more about who we are, what we believe in, and hence what we will do to serve you well. For more information, visit: www.finelineprototyping.com.
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Bronze Level Sponsor
VACUCOAT:
VacuCoat Technologies, Inc. specializes in the art and science of vacuum metallizing and injection molding for the Rapid Prototype Industry.
For more information, visit: www.vacucoat.com.
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Bronze Level Sponsor
REPLIFORM:
RePliForm was incorporated in 2000 in Baltimore, Maryland. Initially the electroformed tooling process was the main focus. With the help of customers seeking more robust models, Research and Development was conducted to formulate our RePliKote process in late 2001. Engineers and RP model users are finding many additional uses for their prototype models when they are more robust and durable. For more information, visit: www.repliforminc.com.
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Bronze Level Sponsor
ACUCAST:
Your true one-stop shop for rapid prototyping and short-run manufacturing. Listed
below are the Acu-Cast processes performed in-house to minimize the project turn-
around time and to maximize the standard of quality our clients require. For more information, visit: www.acucast.com.
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Bronze Level Sponsor
DPSS LASERS:
DPSS Lasers Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high power, short wavelength, solid state lasers. Superior reliability, unparalleled performance and world-class customer care are key
elements in our continued success. DPSS offers low-cost lasers and system solutions to a
wide variety of industrial, scientific and research applications.
For more information, visit: www.dpss-lasers.com.
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Bronze Level Sponsor
INVEST CAST:Founded in 1981, Invest Cast Inc. built a reputation of excellence in the foundry industry. With talent, innovation and good old fashioned hard work, we have built a company that can handle your full-production needs. For more information, visit: www.proivc.com.
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Bronze Level Sponsor
BUY CASTINGS:
Bob Dzugan - (pronounced Dugan)- is President and founder of buyCASTINGS.com. buyCASTINGS.com was established in July 1999 as a part of the Edison Materials Technology Center (EMTEC) to assist foundries in becoming more Internet ready, e-commerce capable and more globally competitive. The business has been a private company since October 2000. Bob was formerly the Director of Casting Technology at EMTEC. He has a BS in Materials Engineering and has over 27 years industrial casting experience with companies such as Howmet, Hitchiner, TRW, and with GE Aircraft Engines where he held positions from process engineer to chief engineer. Bob has several patents for novel manufacturing of castings and was recognized by the Governor of Ohio, as well as the Ohio Cast Metals Association, for outstanding contributions to the advancement of the metal casting industry in Ohio. Bob is also on the Board of Directors of the Southwestern Ohio Chapter of the AFS, a Member of the AFS Investment Casting Research Committee, and on the Board of Directors of the Energy Industries of Ohio.
For more informatin, visit: www.buycastings.com.
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Bronze Level Sponsor
METALISE IT:
Established in January 2009, Metalise it...America is a metal coating facility specifically for products that have been produced using rapid prototyping (RP) and rapid manufacturing (RM) technologies. For more information, visit: www.metaliseit-america.com.
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Bronze Level Sponsor
BOLT'S ENGRAVING:
We are committed to 100% customer satisfaction with the highest level of integrity, continually improving our processes, by offering the latest Awards available and Posting them on our Web site providing you with the best choices in the industry. Satisfaction is realized by delivering the most competitive price while delivering superior customer service with the highest level of quality.
For more information, visit: www.boltsengraving.com.
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Bronze Level Sponsor
ZERO BLAST CABINETS:
ZERO Blast Cabinets offer the industry's most preferred manual and automated blast cabinets. You'll find our versatile, industrial-quality manual blast cabinets in job shops, automotive rebuilders, and machine shops throughout the world.
For more information, visit: www.clemcoindustries.com.
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Media Sponsor
DESIGN WORLD:
Design World provides engineers with important new product information, downloadable 3D CAD models native to any CAD application. For more information, visit: www.designworldonline.com.
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Media Sponsor
TCT MAGAZINE:
TCT Magazine is home of Rapid Product Development, prototyping and manufacturing technologies on the web. For more information, visit: www.tctmagazine.com.
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Media Sponsor
ACG:
Nadra Angerman is a sales-focused marketing consultant, passionate about new
product development, rapid prototyping and direct manufacturing. She offers
clients a multidisciplinary approach to business development with expertise in
public relations, direct email marketing, website development and social media.
Nadra blogs at www.rapidproductdevelopment.biz, a content publishing network
she launched last year. For more information, visit: www.angerman.com, www.nadrafied.com or
read her latest news article: "A New Way for Businesses to Turn a Domain Name into a Corporate Social Space."
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