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PRESS RELEASE

May 21, 2007

RED EYE DELIVERS INSTANT PARTS QUOTING DIRECTLY FROM SOLIDWORKS 3D SOFTWARE
 SolidWorks 3D Print Driver Enables Users to Expedite Parts Ordering and Fulfill Rapid Prototyping Needs

MINNEAPOLIS, May 21 — RedEye, a business unit of Stratasys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SSYS), today announced that users of SolidWorks 3D design software can download a print driver from the RedEye Web site that enables instant parts quoting through the software application.

After downloading and installing the SolidWorks 3D print driver free of charge from RedEye’s Web site at www.RedEyeOnDemand.com, users can instantly obtain price quotes based on criteria including part quantity and material. Users interested in placing their order will then automatically be taken to the RedEye Web site to complete the transaction.

“Redeye’s rapid prototyping services and associated SolidWorks 3D print driver have been extremely beneficial to our research and development business,” said Michelle Simkulet, vice president of operations & manager of intellectual property for InterScience, Inc. “With all of our design work already in SolidWorks, the print driver provides a seamless transition to get an instant quote and have a test part in hand several days later. It has truly changed our mode of operation in early development stages.”

Price quotes are provided via a secure Internet connection using only critical design file data points such as volume, surface area and coordinate values. Complete design files never leave the SolidWorks application until users place their order with RedEye.

“Our new SolidWorks print driver gives companies in need of rapid prototyping services a fast and convenient way to get the parts they need quickly, right from the application,” said Tim Thellin, RedEye product manager. “This will help manufacturers expedite prototype and part ordering requirements.”

To download the SolidWorks 3D print driver, or for more information about RedEye’s rapid manufacturing services, go to www.RedEyeOnDemand.com.

RedEye, a business unit of Stratasys, is the world's largest provider of rapid prototyping and direct digital manufacturing services. With more than 80 systems in its facilities, RedEye is the source for low-volume, high quality models and working parts made from one of the largest selections of thermoplastic materials available, such as ABS, polycarbonate, ISO certified and more. From digital files, RedEye quickly builds models and parts of any size, while maintaining precise design accuracy and allows for multiple iterations throughout the design process. Get a secure instant quote from your 3D CAD files now. On the Web: www.RedEyeOnDemand.com

Stratasys Inc., Minneapolis, manufactures office-based rapid prototyping and manufacturing systems and 3D printers and offers rapid prototyping and manufacturing parts services. According to Wohlers Report 2007, Stratasys supplied 41 percent of all systems installed worldwide in 2006, making it the unit market leader, for the fifth consecutive year. Stratasys owns the rapid prototyping process known as fused deposition modeling (FDM). The process creates functional models and end-use parts directly from any 3D CAD program using ABS plastic, polycarbonate, PPSF, and blends. The company holds over 180 granted or pending rapid prototyping patents globally. Stratasys products are used in the aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, education, electronic, and consumer product industries. The company’s systems are also used for direct digital manufacturing (DDM) and rapid tooling applications. For more information on the company, go to www.Stratasys.com.

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CONTACT: Stratasys, Inc.

Editorial Contact:
Ruth Jacques
RedEye
952-294-3420
Ruth.Jacques@redeyeondemand.com

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Investor Contact:
Shane Glenn
952-294-3416
sglenn@stratasys.com


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