Stratasys Ltd. introduced a new ABS-based carbon fiber material for its line of F123 Series 3D printers, which handle composite materials. Carbon fiber materials have proven extremely popular on Stratasys’ industrial-scale FDM 3D printers for a variety of end-use applications such as jigs, fixtures, and tooling. With FDM ABS-CF10, Stratasys now makes carbon fiber more […]
Interpro adds three Origin One 3d printers to triple production capacity
Stratasys Ltd. announced today that InterPRO Additive Manufacturing Group, a service bureau offering an array of 3D printing services to companies with manufacturing challenges, has acquired three new Origin® One printers, tripling the number of parts the company can print. Stratasys acquired Origin in December to add a best-in-class 3D printing technology for production-oriented applications […]
Stratasys latest PolyJet 3D printer: a multi-material system for the enterprise-class
Stratasys Ltd. unveiled the latest system in its family of multi-material enterprise PolyJet 3D printers. The J850 Pro 3D printer offers J8 series capabilities tailored specifically to engineering needs, without full color, at an affordable price. It enables engineers to produce prototypes for concept verification, design validation, and functional performance using the latest materials, including […]
Google ATAP uses 3D printing to design brand-new tech experiences for “ambient computing”
At Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) group, problem-solving is key. “Our team is really looking for solutions. We’re always searching and exploring new technologies, but in the end the most important thing is application-driven innovation,” explains Bryan Allen, technical program manager and ATAP Lab lead. The team specializes in 3D printing and advanced fabrication, […]
Stratasys completes acquisition of Origin
Stratasys Ltd. announced it has completed the acquisition of Origin, effective as of Dec. 31, 2020. The acquisition adds Origin’s software-centric additive manufacturing solution for printing technology based on digital light processing for production-oriented polymer applications. “The completion of this acquisition marks an important milestone for Stratasys, positioning us to generate meaningful incremental revenue from […]
Stratasys to acquire Origin
Stratasys Ltd. announced it signed an agreement to acquire 3D printing start-up Origin Inc. in a transaction for total consideration of up to $100 million, including cash and stock. The merger enables Stratasys to expand its leadership through innovation in the fast-growing mass production parts segment with a next-generation photopolymer platform. Subject to various approvals […]
3D printer creates bone models that simulate human bone
3D printing leader Stratasys Ltd. has enhanced its J750 Digital Anatomy 3D printer with advanced bone capabilities that don’t just look real but are actually biomechanically realistic, backed by clinical research. The software upgrade enables the systems to mimic porous bone structures, fibrotic tissue, and ligaments so medical professionals can create models that behave just […]
Boeing qualifies Stratasys Antero 800NA material for 3Dprinted flight parts
Boeing has qualified the Antero 800NA thermoplastic to its repertoire of 3D printing capabilities, Stratasys Ltd. announced. The qualification means the high-temperature material can now be used on flight parts for Boeing planes. Antero 800NA is a PEKK-based polymer developed specifically for production-grade Stratasys FDM 3D printers. Boeing has released specification BMS8-444 and added the […]
Team Penske and Stratasys extend technical partnership to bring 3D printing to NASCAR and INDYCAR racing
In Team Penske’s 53-year history, over 500 victories have proven that speed doesn’t just matter when the green flag drops. It’s equally precious in the days leading up to every race. So, Stratasys Ltd. announced a new multi-year technical partnership agreement with Team Penske to continue to bring the time-saving benefits of 3D printing to […]
From cars to ventilators, GM used 3D printing for both products
As the COVID-19 pandemic rips through much of the world this year, 3D printing has emerged as an agile and effective technology for producing personal protective equipment, medical equipment prototypes and nose swabs. But GM, which has been steadily upping its investments in 3D printing over the past couple years, is betting that the business […]
Innovation in a crisis—fixing the ventilator shortage with 3D printing
A dozen Boston area anesthesiology residents launched an eight-week hackathon hosted on GrabCAD.com to design a rapidly deployable, minimum viable mechanical ventilator for patients with COVID-19-related ventilator-dependent lung injury. The CoVent-19 Challenge was open to teams and individuals anywhere, and finalists worked directly with Stratasys 3D printing experts and the CoVent-19 Challenge team to turn […]
BAE Systems installs fourth Stratasys F900 3D printer for Factory of the Future initiative
British defense, security, and aerospace giant BAE Systems added a fourth Stratasys F900 3D Printer to its manufacturing site in Samlesbury, UK, in a continued effort to reduce costs and improve production agility. Along with its existing F900 line-up, the latest installation will run around the clock as an integral part of BAE’s transformative “Factory […]
Smith College Team wins CoVent-19 Challenge to design new ventilator
On April 1, a dozen anesthesiology resident physicians from Massachusetts General Hospital kicked off an audacious public challenge to design a rapidly deployable, minimum viable ventilator that could address shortages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in developing countries. Just three months and more than 200 submissions later, a team of engineering alumnae, staff and […]
What’s new in additive manufacturing
The additive manufacturing (AM) industry is continuously changing. We asked Justin McCurnin, Vice President of Marketing at Stratasys what trends and developments he sees today. (Stratasys was one of the founders of this industry, and not only have the engineers witnessed a number of developments, they have created many of them as well.) One of […]
Stratasys CoVent-19 Challenge attracts more than 200 ventilator design submissions
More than 200 teams from around the world have submitted designs for a rapidly deployable, minimum viable ventilator as part of a hackathon hosted on GrabCAD.com, with round one ending May 1. The CoVent-19 Challenge has now shifted to a finalist round. Seven teams have been selected to participate and will be building working prototypes […]
How additive manufacturing is proving its worth during the COVID-19 pandemic
Disruptive is a familiar word to those in additive manufacturing. This technology has been labeled disruptive by many. As it turns out, when other types of disruption arise, you need a disruptive technology to handle it, a technology that can offer a bridge among multiple manufacturing methods to get you through the disruption. Additive manufacturing’s […]
Largest hospital system in Europe installs 60 Stratasys 3D Printers to support healthcare workers against COVID-19 pandemic
Ensuring its frontline medical staff are equipped with the appropriate equipment during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the University Hospital Trust (AP-HP) in Paris, France, has invested in a fleet of 60 industrial-grade Stratasys FDM 3D Printers. All of them arrived on Tuesday, 31 March, within 24 hours of ordering. The installation of the F123 Series […]
CoVent-19 Challenge asks millions of designers and engineers to respond to the ventilator crisis
A dozen Boston area anesthesiology residents have launched an eight-week hackathon hosted on GrabCAD.com to design a rapidly deployable, minimum viable mechanical ventilator for patients with COVID-19-related ventilator-dependent lung injury. The CoVent-19 Challenge is open to teams and individuals anywhere, and finalists will work directly with Stratasys 3D printing experts and the CoVent-19 Challenge team […]
Stratasys ramps up production of 3D printed personal protection equipment for medical needs in fight against COVID-19
Stratasys Ltd. announced a global mobilization of the company’s 3D printing resources and expertise to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, spanning its Stratasys, GrabCAD, Stratasys Direct Manufacturing and partner network with donated printing capacity across all regions. The initial focus is on providing thousands of disposable face shields for use by medical personnel. In the […]
Stratasys introduces Performance Partners program to push additive manufacturing boundaries
Stratasys announces a Performance Partner Program and Summit that brings together leaders from auto racing, competitive sailing and next-generation supersonic travel to push the boundaries of additive manufacturing. The kick-off event is at Speedway, Indiana with a roster of participants including: • Team Penske • Andretti Autosports • Joe Gibbs Racing • McLaren Autosports • […]
Go beyond DfAM: Blueprint program will help businesses adopt additive manufacturing
Many of those new to the additive industry still operate under the hype of what 3D printing is, and they don’t understand, truly, what the cool applications are, or even what the basic applications are, from jigs and fixtures, to prototyping, and so on, notes Kunal Mehta, head of consulting at Blueprint. To help users […]
Stratasys increases investment in Xaar 3D
Stratasys Ltd., announced it has entered into an agreement with Xaar plc to purchase shares of Xaar 3D Ltd. that will increase Stratasys’s stake in Xaar 3D from 15 to 45%, with Xaar plc, through its fully owned subsidiary, Xaar 3D Holdings, having the remaining 55%. In addition, the agreement includes an option for Stratasys […]
3D printing delivers precise medical models fast
“We needed a reliable multi-material 3D printing technology to produce ultra-accurate surgical guides and simulators, and we’ve found exactly that accuracy in the Stratasys J750,” says Jérémy Adam, Founder and President of the Paris-based French manufacturer, Bone 3D. “Since its installation, it has quite literally transformed what we’re able to achieve and the speed with […]
Webinar: What is Industrial 3D Printing?
This webinar was presented live on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. Click below to watch it on demand. Not all printers are created equal. Find out what you need to know before investing in an industrial grade 3D printer. With so many options on the market, buying a 3D printer can be confusing. Businesses…
Prototyping parts fast—cutting lead time from weeks to hours
When faced with detrimental delays to the design process of an essential airbox for its recently launched Mono R elite supercar, the engineering team at Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) turned to Stratasys FDM additive manufacturing to produce fully functional prototypes in record time and improve final, on-road performance. The Mono R is the company’s most […]