Stratasys Appoints Medicodi and PD Dental as Channel Partners

23 januari 2013 - Stratasys AP Ltd., a subsidiary Stratasys, Ltd., a leading manufacturer of 3D printers and production systems for prototyping and manufacturing, today announced the appointment of Medicodi and PD Dental as new channel partners in Korea.
The new partners will focus on the distribution of Stratasys’ award-winning 3D printing technology to the dental market. This appointment marks the increasing demand for 3D printing and the large potential for digital dentistry in Korea. By combining Stratasys’ 3D printing technology with Medicodi and PD Dental’s expertise and experience in the field, the company expects to vastly expand the penetration of digital dentistry in Korea.

The partnership with Medicodi, a leading Korean dental device distributor, together with PD Dental, a dental solutions provider, will provide dental labs and clinics in Korea with immediate access to local support and expertise on Stratasys’ leading 3D printing solutions for digital dentistry. 

“Over the past few years, we have provided industry-driven 3D printing solutions to support the growth and advancement of digital dentistry in Korea and around the world,” said Gilad Gans, Executive Vice President for Global Field Operations, Stratasys. “Korea is a strategic market in Asia Pacific, and we are confident that these local partnerships will help address the unique needs of the country’s dental industry.”

3D printing is at the heart of the new digital era in dentistry. Combined with intra-oral scanning, CAD/CAM and design software, 3D printing helps dental labs produce a range of orthodontic appliances such as dental stone models, clear aligners and true-to-life veneer prototypes accurately and rapidly. Stratasys’ dental solutions are based on its’ award winning 3D printing technology and printing materials specially designed for dental applications. Stratasys dental solutions provide labs with an ideal platform for a fully digitized workflow, enabling more efficient and cost effective production. 

“We are very pleased to be appointed as Stratasys’ dental distributor in Korea,” said Sun-Kyu Choi, CEO of Medicodi Inc. “We are a strong believer in Stratasys’ cutting edge 3D printing technology and the value it brings to the dental industry. With Stratasys, we will play a critical role to provide professional 3D printing solutions to dental labs and clinics, maximizing our customers’ competitiveness and effectiveness.”

“There is a strong demand for digital dentistry and we believe it is the ideal next step for dental professionals,” said Hyun Jong Park, CEO of PD Dental. “We are partnering with Stratasys, the leader in 3D printing, to lead the transition to 3D printing in the Korean dental market.”

For more on Stratasys Dental Solutions for Dental Clinics and Labs interested in digitizing their workflow, contact Medicodi (+82-70-7500-9926) or PD Dental (+82-1544-2889), also visit www.ObjetDental.com.

About Medicodi
Medicodi Inc. is a committed dental solution provider, delivering the value to dental professions. Its core value is to provide a competitive edge to dental professions through an improved digital workflow. Medicodi provides customized digital solutions to dental schools, hospitals and clinics with the extensive product portfolio: Dental consumables, Autoclave, Dental unit & chair, Digital X-ray systems and 3D printing system. As an authorized service provider for multinational brands, Medicodi prioritizes the one-day equipment service completion. Its reputation has been built through customers’ trust for its professional service. The best customer service is for the better performance as well as its stable growth as a company.

About PD Dental
PD Dental is a specialized importer and distributer of prosthetic dentistry products including 3M, Dentsply and Heraeus. With its distribution service, it provides prosthetic dentistry and dental clinic related solutions and professional services.
Visit www.pddental.co.kr for more information.

About Stratasys Ltd.
Stratasys Ltd.  is the corporate entity formed in 2012 by the merger of 3D printing companies Stratasys Inc. and Objet Ltd., based in Minneapolis, Minn. and Rehovot, Israel. The company manufactures 3D printers and materials for prototyping and production. Prior to merging, the two companies’ revenues totaled $277 million for 2011. Its patented FDM® and Inkjet-based processes produce prototypes or manufactured goods directly from 3D CAD files or other 3D content. Systems include affordable desktop 3D printers for idea development, a range of systems for prototyping, and large production systems for direct digital manufacturing. Since June 2012, the company’s range of over 130 3D printing materials is the widest in the industry and includes in excess of 120 proprietary inkjet-based photopolymer materials and 10 proprietary FDM-based thermoplastic materials. Stratasys also manufactures Solidscape 3D Printers and operates the RedEye On Demand digital-manufacturing service. The company has over 1100 employees, holds over 500 granted or pending additive manufacturing patents globally, and has received more than 20 awards for its technology and leadership. Online at:  www.stratasys.com or http://blog.stratasys.com / www.objet.com or http://blog.objet.com.