14 DAY TRIAL // While they still remain some pretty niche products, it would seem that pricing for 3D desktop printers has started to drop, since the Objet company has just announced the development of two new products of this type, that can actually be described as “affordable,” at least when compared to some of the other 3D printers available on the market. The Objet24 and Objet30 are part of Objet's latest family of affordable, easy-to-use 3D printers, making high-quality 3D printing convenient for the office of every designer and product engineer. The Objet24 is especially suited to the office environment, providing low-cost 3D printing without compromise on model detail or functional versatility, while the Objet30 is capable of printing a range of materials making it suitable to a number of applications. Moreover, both Objet24 and Objet30 produce models with extremely smooth surfaces and fine details, which is another major plus in the specific 3D printer market segment. Objet is simultaneously launching the new Objet VeroWhitePlus material featuring the high dimensional stability of Objet VeroGray now in white, thus making it ideal for fit and form testing for a wide range of industries. The Objet VeroWhitePlus will replace the Objet VeroWhite during 2011. "The new range of Objet products and materials manifests our unequivocal commitment to our customers' success. Our latest advances in product development and the introduction of true Clear Material, High Temperature Resistance Material and ABS-like toughness Material combined with Objet's quality make all the difference in achieving true-to-life prototypes," said David Reis, president and chief executive officer of Objet Geometries. The Objet24 and Objet30 are available for purchase via the company's worldwide offices or its global network of distributors, the recommended retail price for the Objet24 starting at 19,900 US dollars (16,900 euro in Europe), while other international pricing may vary.
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