Lots of news in the rapid-prototyping/manufacturing arena. Via Core77 comes late word that Objet Geometries Ltd has a new, lower-cost 3D printer coming to market. From their press release (Link):

Rehovot, Israel —23 January, 2006 — Objet Geometries Ltd., the world leader in ultra-thin layer photopolymer jetting, today announced the Eden250 3-Dimensional Printing System. The Eden250 leverages Objet’s market-proven Eden platform to bring high-quality, highly accurate rapid prototyping capabilities into the reach of virtually any design or manufacturing operation in a wide range of fields. Its unique combination of office-friendly design, advanced capabilities and affordable price point make the Eden250 ideal for virtually any organization, including consumer products, electronics, medical devices and fashion accessories companies, along with academic institutions and small businesses.

The more the merrier. I’m just still wondering if there’s any truth to the rumors of HP’s 3D printer.