"Stratasys FDM and the trial production of prototype vehicles complement each other and develop hand in hand."
“At Medtronic - Sofamor Danek, cutting-edge medical technology takes new shape, thanks in part to FDM prototyping technology. Forward-looking companies seek forward-thinking partners.”
“The Origin One 3D printer allowed us to make several initial options for our client to choose from and then make tiny tweaks, almost in real time, without delaying the project or incurring huge expenses. By prototyping on the same machine that will make the final parts, we had extreme confidence in every piece we were making.”
“Every time we avoid cutting a tool, we save 8 to 12 weeks.”
“With this new wave of materials, both color and higher finish, better flexibility and mechanical properties really allows us to get closer to final prototypes and final products right off the machines.”
"Not only did the use of additive manufacturing slash the production leadtime on the preform tool, but we also expedited the whole traditional composite molding process."
“By creating a precise, anatomically-accurate 3D printed model of the thoracic wall, we were able to plan and perform the resection on the 3D model ahead of the surgery. This meant a significant reduction in time under anaesthesia, and for our hospital, freeing up time in operating rooms saves costs.”
"This technology has transformed our prototyping process and delivered efficiencies that we could previously only dream about."
"Stratasys PolyJet 3D printing has enabled us to create prototypes that mimic the final part in no time at all."
"Our customers are continuously asking for quicker delivery and shorter lead times, and now that we have seen what 3D printing technology is capable of, we hope to expand our services with the technology in the future."
"The Objet30 prints prototypes that closely simulates end products. The quality is such that you cannot distinguish between the models and the end products, thus enabling us to exhibit them at shows."
“We produce five to 10 jigs or fixtures per month and each one typically saves dozens of hours for each assembly that we produce.”
“FDM helps us by delivering better coils in less time at a lower cost.”
"We’ve also tested the possibility to overmold metal inserts on parts produced with FDM. We tested this approach on our handling case study and had a lot of success – decreasing assembly time quite significantly. This is one of a few areas where we can see immediate opportunity to enhance with additive manufacturing."
"3D printing transformed the way we conduct experiments. It is now much easier to create precise models for validating hypotheses."