Stratasys

Stratasys is an industrial 3D printing company based in Minneapolis, United States. It makes printers and additive manufacturing solutions for production tooling, end-use parts, advanced prototypes, anatomical models and digital dentistry. The site lists five additive technologies, FDM, PolyJet, SLA, DLP and PBF, with printers ranging from office models to large industrial systems. Its work covers aerospace, automotive, healthcare and drone manufacturing.

Technologies and software

• Printer range: five additive technologies, each covered by machines from small office printers to large systems for industrial operations.
• Materials: a broad polymer portfolio with varied properties, including strong materials for fixtures and custom tools.
• Software: software for managing 3D printing operations, plus an ecosystem of partner software providers.
• Services: complete additive manufacturing services and a technology guide for buyers evaluating methods.

Applications and customers

The site describes faster tooling for vehicle production and names GM as a customer that solves production challenges in hours instead of weeks. It also lists Toyota and Airbus among named customers. The site offers a dental priority service and support program for digital dentistry customers. Other uses include multi-color and full-color printing, silicone-style prototypes, patient-specific medical models and prototypes for consumer goods.

Tooling and testing

Stratasys says its strong materials suit fast, custom tool production, and that its methods can make production less costly than conventional routes. Fixtures, appliances and dentures can be made through a streamlined digital workflow. The company also offers functional testing and detailed models with quick results, and it designs prototypes for beverage, cosmetic and beauty products.

Key facts

• Based in: Minneapolis, United States
• Products: FDM, PolyJet, SLA, DLP and PBF industrial 3D printers
• Markets: aerospace, automotive, healthcare, digital dentistry and drone manufacturing