FISHER/UNITECH Adds uPrintTM Personal 3D Printer and announces Rapid Technology Centers

Business Wire, Jan 27, 2009

TROY, Mich. -- FISHER/UNITECH announced today it will sell the uPrint Personal 3D Printer, a desktop-sized printer priced under $15,000, from the Dimension 3D Printing Group. The uPrint is the latest addition to the company's offering of rapid technology products, joining the Dimension 3D Printer and the FDM machines from Stratasys, Inc. The uPrint is available for purchase immediately from FISHER/UNITECH throughout North America.

uPrint is designed for desktop printing in an office environment, occupying only a 24 x 26 inch footprint and offering an 8 x 6 x 6 inch build envelope. The uPrint builds models using ABSplus, a material on average 40% stronger than standard ABS plastic. The printer also features a soluble support removal system, allowing for hands-free removal of the support structure. uPrint, offered at $14,900 USD, will reach a new market of designers, engineers, architects, artists and teachers who previously couldn't afford to bring rapid technology in-house.

FISHER/UNITECH has created two Rapid Technology Centers, one in Schaumburg, Illinois, and one in Troy, Michigan. Customers will be able to upload part files to either center and receive consultation on the best process and solution for printing, prototyping or the newest process, direct digital manufacturing. In addition, each center has the capability to produce parts on any of the equipment. These centers will allow customers to identify the most cost efficient machine for their needs. The two centers will service the new uPrint Personal 3D Printer on a nationwide basis.

About FISHER/UNITECH (www.funtech.com)

FISHER/UNITECH, established in 1993, provides Product Lifecycle Management solutions to discrete manufacturing companies. The company's focus is on process improvement for product development. Process improvement is obtained through the integration of advanced software solutions to replace legacy systems. The applications include CAID, CAD, CAM, CAE, PDM, KBE, Reverse Engineering and Rapid Prototyping. Professional services are offered for design automation and data management which provides customers with a full service, one-stop source for complex PLM systems. The company offers advanced web-based delivery of education programs with its interactive, instructor-led 3DU. Please visit the company's website at (http://www.funtech.com) or call 800-816-8314.