Contex-New Family of 3D Printers, Flatbed Scanner

At the Graphics of the Americas Conference and ExpoHerndon, Virginia, January 1, 2006, Contex unveiled its first line of 3D printers, enabling organizations to quickly and afford-ably create physical 3D models in office environments.

Contex will be demonstrating both the COPYmate 18 Flatbed Scanner with iJET Technology for direct connection to a printer for true Scan-to-print functionality and the new DESIGNmate Cx Color 3D Printer at the upcoming Graphics of the Americas Conference in Miami Beach, Florida. The event will take place on February 3-5, 2006 at the Miami Beach Convention Center and the Contex exhibition location is Booth #1776.

3D printers build physical models of real-world objects, such as engine parts, buildings, and landscapes. Engineers use these physical representations of electronic design concepts to communicate more effectively with customers, partners, and suppliers.

Applications include concept models, presentation models, functional testing, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), sales presentations, and market research on style, color, and packaging options. 3D printing is widely used in engineering markets including computer-aided design (CAD); geographic information systems (GIS); and architecture, engineering and construction (AEC).

Contex DESIGNmate Cx produces high-definition (600 x 540 dpi), full-color 3D models, eliminating the week long waiting period for custom fabricated prototypes. Superior inkjet printing technology creates parts with crisply defined features, enhanced accuracy, and precise 24-bit color.

Contex scanning technology is a manufacturer of 3D printers, wide-format color and monochrome scanners as well as expert developers of advanced scanning and copying software for these products.