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TEMPE, Ariz.--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Oryx Additive , an additive manufacturing firm specializing in 3D finishing equipment, announced a new expansion to its worldwide distribution network, the Oryx Partnership Program. Oryx, a trusted additive manufacturer providing patented 3D finishing solutions for over 10 years with over 16,000 equipment units out in circulation, takes pride in its devotion to providing customers with trusted solutions. Notable product lines such as the sca family help to define this company as a leader within the AM Finishing industry, proving their constant pursuit of achieving the full potential of additive manufacturing. The Oryx Partnership Program provides Value-Added Resellers (VARs) with exclusive incentives by maximizing savings, minimizing shipping and lead times, and providing access to the full line of solutions within the current and future product lines of Oryx Additive. A few highlights of the Oryx program: Direct interface with business, technical service and leadership at Oryx Immediate product availability and fast/expedited shipping with Oryx’s onsite inventory Increased support to promote and sell, through increased access to collateral Direct access to all products within the current portfolio and the future R&D pipeline Select partners will have early access to the ability to support the development of game-changing products as they are preparing to launch “At Oryx it is expected in our cultural values to build trust to our customers through product reliability, real data, and relentless customer service. With this at the forefront of our minds, I am excited to announce the Oryx Partnership Program. The increased development of these relationships helps us to get closer to our partners, who talk with the end customers every day, and allows for us to gain increased feedback on what is working, what’s not, and what customers need for the future. We look forward to building long-term, fruitful relationships with our VAR network.” Keith L. Jeffcoat, President and CEO, Oryx Additive. Oryx is responsible for supplying solutions across multiple verticals within additive manufacturing such as consumer products, design and engineering, automotive, aerospace, and medical. The company hopes to expand these relations through various partners within the program. Learn more about the Oryx Partnership Program or sign-up as a direct VAR with Oryx by reaching out to info@orxyadditive.com Check out the flagship sca product line and more at www.oryxadditive.com sca1200ht sca1200ht | Oryx Additive sca3600 sca3600 | Oryx Additive scaWaterjet scaWaterjet | Oryx Additive Achieving the Full Potential of Industrial 3D Printing

PCH began using Oryx Additive postprocessing technology (scaWaterjet) alongside their 3D color printer (Stratasys J55) to streamline timely deliverables to their patients. This required an acceleration to the process of “excavating” and cleaning the 3D models from their native support structures as printed. The hospital provides these technologies to communicate unique patient anatomy, such as the heart, to cardiac patients and their families. Complex radiology images make it difficult to illustrate the specific details, and areas of concern on unique anatomy. These full color, clean 3D models are a stunning and highly visual method to communicate the complete “heart defect” issues and review procedures, interventions, and conduct general planning. Take a look at the PCH Cardiac 3D Print Lab and see for yourself what amazing and innovative advancements the group is performing with their patients. We spoke with Jackqueline Le from PCH who shared her thoughts with us on just how easy it is to work with Oryx Additive and the scaWaterjet systems. “ Oryx has been a great company to work with as they have taken our suggestions and specific requirements to mind, adjusting the scaWaterjet parameters to meet our needs and assisting us maximize our success. As we print organic bodies that oftentimes have small features and fine details, Oryx has worked with us to adjust the pressure settings to ensure we may operate with bulk removal quickly, and support fine details on these sometimes fragile and challenging models. Additionally, Oryx has taken our feedback seriously and have on a timely basis, implemented many of our requests. Because of their expertise and support, the 3D Print Lab here at Phoenix Children’s is able to utilize our Stratasys J55 printer to the fullest of its potential to aid our doctors in helping our patients”. Jackqueline explained the complete workflow for us on how PCH provides final models: The patient receives a cardiac MRI scan. That MRI image is then imported into a medical imaging software program (such as geomagics) to convert that file into a 3D model file to print. The raw print model is then placed into the scaWaterjet for support removal, which reveals the model on the right - pictured above. During this process all muscle, bone, tumor, or other structures are separated by colors, to better illustrate details during a patient consultation. Other ways the hospital is using additive: The facility generates 3D models for ears, skeletal structures, blood vessels, medical devices, and brains, in addition to the cardiac applications above. PCH also provides a program allowing parents to take home their Childs unique model after surgery or MRI scan via the “Heart for your Home” program through the Emily Center. Read more about PCH and how they provide hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families. Oryx Additive believes they can help engineers, manufacturers, and health care providers like Phoenix Children’s Hospital, create cost-effective solutions for maximizing your 3D Printer thruput. Learn more about the vision of Oryx Additive here .

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