Core77

I just picked up two key announcements on the Rapid Prototping specialist, Objet Geometries web-site (www.2objet.com). Firstly, the company has received medical standards certifications for use of its FullCure resin materials in a number of medical applications.

• USP Class VI plastics designation for surface and implant devices
• ISO10993 for delayed type hypersensitivity
• ISO10993 for acute dermal irritation and corrosion

The press release also states that "In addition, FullCure models are easily sterilized using Glutaraldehyde, Ethylene Oxide gas (ETO), or Plasma sterilization techniques." While presumably, this doesn't mean they can yet be directly implanted during surgery, they can be used in such clean environments...

The second announcement details new FullCure resins over and above the 700 series introduced with the Eden range of product. According to a seperate press release, the new Vero FullCure800 series features "opaque colors and improved mechanical properties, while the new Tango resins "introduce an elastic model material that feels like final flexible materials." In specifics, the new Vero FullCure800 has been developed in a number of colours and each provides specific characteristics.

These two new ranges of resins build on the work already done with the FullCure720 transparent general-purpose resin. And if you're an existing Objet user, you'll be glad to know that they all use the FullCure705 support resin. I'm also assuming that the range of resins is available on both the Eden models (the 330 and 260).