stratasys ltd. (nasdaq:ssys), headquartered in minneapolis, minnesota, and rehovot, israel, is a leading global provider of 3d printing and additive manufacturing solutions. the company's patented fdm®, polyjet® and wdm™ 3d printing technologies produce prototypes and manufactured goods directly from 3d cad files or other 3d content. systems include 3d printers for idea development, prototyping and direct digital manufacturing. stratasys subsidiaries include makerbot and solidscape, and the company operates the redeye digital-manufacturing service. stratasys has more than 1,900 employees, holds over 550 granted or pending additive manufacturing patents globally, and has received more than 25 awards for its technology and leadership.