“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 […]
Boom Supersonic and Stratasys continue partnership to produce parts for Supersonic Demonstrator Aircraft
Stratasys announced it is deepening its partnership with Boom Supersonic – the Colorado-based company building history’s fastest supersonic airliner. In signing a seven-year agreement extension, the companies are further accelerating adoption of additive manufacturing for 3D-printed flight hardware. Expanding 3D printing beyond rapid prototyping, Boom Supersonic uses the Stratasys® F900® 3D Printer with the Aircraft […]
Gallery: Inside the Siemens Realize LIVE event
The recently concluded Realize LIVE in Detroit was billed as a premier industry solutions event for Siemens Digital Industries software users and partners. The keynotes, conference sessions, and expo were basically born out of Siemens combining its PLM Connection Americas event with other Siemens customer get-togethers. One of the big themes emphasized in Detroit was…
Marshall Aerospace and Defence 3D prints final flight parts for innovative aircraft program
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group uses advanced 3D printing from Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS) to manufacture flight-ready parts for several of its military, civil and business aircraft – while producing specific ground-running equipment at a lower cost than aluminum alternatives. 3D printing flight-approved parts on demand enables the company to produce lighter parts than traditional methods, […]
3D printing production-grade racing car parts
Stratasys signed an agreement with Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports – a competitor in the NTT IndyCar Series. The team is leveraging Stratasys’ Fortus 450mc 3D Printer – capable of printing carbon fiber-reinforced FDM Nylon 12 – and F370 3D Printer as key pieces of its manufacturing process. Arrow SPM is part of a group of […]
FDM technology fits the demands of competitive drag racing
Stratasys and Don Schumacher Racing are collaborating for the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), the largest auto racing organization in the world. The team will capitalize on advanced Fused Deposition Modeling technology to accelerate both prototyping and new component design. Don Schumacher Racing joins a growing list of Stratasys customers using additive manufacturing to become […]
How to select the right 3D printer
Factors of cost, quality, function and material requirements help narrow the field. Phil Hutchinson | element14 community The 3D printing process offers electronic engineers a great way to speed up innovation. Early adopters such as the aerospace and defense industries have long used 3D printing for rapid concept modeling, component prototyping and the production of…
Stratasys color 3D printers validated for PANTONE
Stratasys unveiled a new agreement with Pantone – a leading global authority of professional color standards in multiple vertical industries. Under terms of the agreement, Stratasys becomes the first 3D printing solutions provider with technology officially designated as PANTONE Validated – reflecting the qualification and approval to simulate Pantone Matching System (PMS) colors on printed […]
Easy to use industrial grade desktop 3D printer, the F120, introduced by Stratasys
While 3D printers are gaining in use and popularity, they are still not as easy to use as needed to really make headway in the market. At the 2019 AMUG Conference in Chicago, Stratasys is introducing the F120, an industrial 3D printer for the masses – backed by simple controls, remote self-monitoring, exclusive 3D printing […]
Additive manufacturing solves a molding challenge
Additive manufacturing can take the place of molding in many applications. For example, in a government-funded project, composite developer IDEC set about exploring the capabilities of Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) technology. The government-funded project centered around the testing of a new composite material and its molding process for the manufacture of a curved aircraft wing. […]
3D print full color digital dental impressions faster
The Stratasys J720 Dental delivers faster turnaround times so dental labs can streamline operations, fulfill more cases and grow new business without further capital expense. Backed by more than 500,000 color combinations, the multi-material 3D printer produces high resolution, patient-specific models with precise accuracy – at 1.75x the daily throughput of high-end DLP and SLA […]
Webinar: Top 6 Benefits of FDM for the Center for Advanced Design
This webinar was presented live on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Click below to watch on demand. Learn how the Center for Advanced Design is using the Stratasys F123 series to create complex prototypes without sacrificing accuracy or repeatability. The Center for Advanced Design (CAD), a small design firm, meets high demands without missing…
How 3D printing tackles obsolescence
Angel Trains, one of Britain’s leading train leasing companies, has collaborated with engineering consultancy ESG Rail, and 3D printing technology provider Stratasys, to produce four fully approved interior components using Additive Manufacturing. The components approved for service include an arm rest, grab handle and seat back table – all of which will be trialed on […]
New 3D printing materials deliver elasticity and realism
Stratasys introduced advanced 3D printing materials for its FDM and PolyJet machines. The new FDM elastomer gives manufacturers new levels of elasticity and durability with true soluble support. Advanced colors for PolyJet enhance realism to transform legacy design and prototyping processes. The elastomers give users the ability to design parts that can stretch or compress […]
Stratasys expands cloud-based global manufacturing network with new partners worldwide
Stratasys, which offers cloud-enabled tools and subscription services for its production series 3D printers across a select group of part providers via the Stratasys Global Manufacturing Network (GMN), announced the program’s expansion in Italy, Korea, Mexico, and the United States – as well as addition of its market-leading Aircraft Interiors Certification Solution (AICS) to select […]
3D printing creates anatomical models for better surgical outcomes
Based in Santpedor, Barcelona, AVINENT provides digital health solutions for hospitals and clinics, offering personalized implants and surgical guides for reconstructive surgery, orthognathic surgery, neurosurgery, as well as reproduction of body parts, such as the spinal column. The accuracy and realism of 3D printed models are crucial for medical practitioners. They need to mimic a […]
Metal 3D printing will be a focus of Stratasys at formnext 2018
At formnext (13-16 November 2018, Frankfurt Messe), 3D printing manufacturers will show a number of new products. Stratasys, for example, will showcase new additive manufacturing solutions for customers across a range of industries. One of those solutions will involve the latest developments surrounding its metal 3D printing technology with new application parts in the stand’s […]
Ready for flight: Gaining a competitive advantage using additive manufacturing
[The following is a lightly edited transcript from the webinar, “Ready for flight: Gaining a competitive advantage using additive manufacturing,” brought to you by Stratasys and Design World Magazine.] Sheryl: Welcome to the Stratasys webinar. We are delighted you have joined us today. Today’s topic is Ready for Flight, gaining a competitive advantage in aerospace…
Additive manufacturing cuts assembly tool production time from weeks to hours
Stratasys (Nasdaq:SSYS) announced that GKN Aerospace is improving production times and removing design constraints for multiple tooling applications since integrating additive manufacturing at its Filton manufacturing site in the UK. GKN serves over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers with aerostructures, engine systems and technologies. According to Tim Hope, Additive Manufacturing Center Manager, […]
Surgery time drops by 33% using 3D printing technology
Surgeons at the University Hospital Basel in Switzerland are cutting operating times for complex cranio-maxillofacial surgeries by more than 33% with the use of 3D printed surgical guides, reducing risk of complications and improving patient outcomes. The hospital reports savings up to 2,000* Swiss Francs per surgery. The hospital installed a Stratasys 3D printer in […]
Webinar: Ready for flight: Gaining a competitive advantage using additive manufacturing
This webinar was presented on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Click below to watch on demand. The ability to produce parts with repeatable characteristics and consistent quality is a key factor to the increased adoption of 3D printing in the multi-billion dollar aircraft interior parts segment. 3D printing aircraft interior parts can have key…
Stratasys and e-xstream engineering offer predictive simulation tools for improved additive manufacturing
Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS), a global leader in applied additive technology solutions, announced that it is collaborating with e-Xstream engineering, a world leader in multi-scale modeling of composite materials and structures, to deliver process modeling and structural analysis numerical tools for Stratasys additive manufacturing solutions. The combination of Stratasys additive manufacturing solutions with e-Xstream’s accurate, […]
Webinar: 3D Printing at Medtronic — Medical Applications and Outcomes
This webinar was originally aired on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Click below to watch on demand. Learn how 3D printing empowers medical device manufacturer Medtronic to bring products to clinical use faster, develop better therapies and personalize patient care. With functionally accurate, 3D printed prototypes, Medtronic can complete more design revisions in less time, empower…