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The professional's guide to 3D printing

Learn how to stay competitive with the latest in 3D printing technology

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Novice or expert, educator or engineer, our comprehensive guide offers valuable 3D printing information designed for all levels. Whether you are interested in bringing products to market faster, creating more specific customizations, or offering students an innovative way of learning, you will find this guide brimming with useful and relevant knowledge.

Immerse yourself in the world of professional 3D printing with four, easy-to-digest sections. Each topic is accompanied by guided questions and key ideas for you to consider as you learn about distinct technologies, applications, and use cases. Once you’ve completed the guide, you will be equipped with the essential knowledge needed to make a smart and informed business case for 3D printing and your organization.

3D Printer Catalog: From Prototyping to Production, Covering the Entire Production Cycle

PolyJet™ Printers

Achieve smooth, precise multi-material parts from prototype to production that include complex geometries, intricate details, full-colour, transparencies, and flexibilities—all in a single model.

PJ Technology
Stereolithography Printers

Achieve high-quality precise and detailed parts ideal for both concept & functional prototyping as well as low-volume end-use production.

Steroliography Technology
FDM Printers

Achieve accurate, durable components using filament extrusion technology with a wide range of thermoplastics. Ideal for prototypes, tooling, and end-use parts.

FDM Technology
P3™ DLP Printers

Achieve injection-mold-level surface quality, unmatched consistency and accuracy with many, diverse high-performance material options. For production and industrial-grade prototyping.

P3 Technology
SAF™ Printers

Achieve cost-effective, high-throughput volume production of consistent, functional end-use parts using SAF powder based additive manufacturing technology.

SAF Technology

Stratasys Advanced 3D Printing Technologies

We provide industrial-grade additive 3D printing technologies for the entire production cycle, from design and prototyping to manufacturing and end-use parts. Let us help you match the right technology to your business needs.

PolyJet Technology

Allows for smooth, accurate multi-material parts from prototype to production, offering complex geometries, intricate detail, and full-color combinations, transparencies, and flexibilities in a single model.

SLA Technology

Precise and detailed parts, suitable for concept or functional prototyping and low volume end use part production.

FDM Technology

Filament extrusion technology employing a broad range of thermoplastics to make accurate, durable components for prototypes, tooling, and end-use parts.

P3 technology

Most consistent, accurate evolution of DLP for injection-molding-like surface quality parts in a broad range of high-performance materials for (high-mix/) low-volume production and industrial-grade functional prototyping.

SAF Technology

Allows for cost-effective, high-throughput volume production of consistent, functional end-use parts.

PolyJet Technology

Allows for smooth, accurate multi-material parts from prototype to production, offering complex geometries, intricate detail, and full-color combinations, transparencies, and flexibilities in a single model.

SLA Technology

Precise and detailed parts, suitable for concept or functional prototyping and low volume end use part production.

FDM Technology

Filament extrusion technology employing a broad range of thermoplastics to make accurate, durable components for prototypes, tooling, and end-use parts.

P3 technology

Most consistent, accurate evolution of DLP for injection-molding-like surface quality parts in a broad range of high-performance materials for (high-mix/) low-volume production and industrial-grade functional prototyping.

SAF Technology

Allows for cost-effective, high-throughput volume production of consistent, functional end-use parts.

Industries

We work with innovative manufacturers in the world’s key industries, deploying additive manufacturing along the production cycle. Our industrial grade solutions add speed, efficiency and the agility you need to thrive in a changing world.

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Build efficiency, speed and agility into your automotive production cycle.

Our broad additive technology portfolio enables lower-cost, higher-volume production, cost-effective customization and agile tool creation.

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Make lighter, stronger, more efficient flight-ready parts.

Stratasys has the breadth of technology and materials to make additive work in the rigorous, regulated world of Aerospace.

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Additive technology aids applied learning, bringing advanced manufacturing to research and education

Stratasys solutions drive innovation, turning ideas into reality, fast-tracking research, and enabling hands-on learning.

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Swiftly deliver innovative, reliable products to customers while reducing costs and natural resources.

Stratasys additive solutions solve critical design and manufacturing challenges right across the consumer goods production lifecycle.

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Improve clinical outcomes while accelerating education and innovation with medical-grade additive manufacturing.

By enabling the fast, flexible production of medical jigs, surgical aids, and lifelike anatomical models with un-matched biomechanical accuracy, our end-to-end solutions elevate and improve patient care.

Dental molds

Push the boundaries of what’s possible with additive in digital dentistry.

We work with laboratories and practices, delivering the technology and service they need for unmatched reliability, accuracy and speed.

Fashion

Our Additive solutions are shaping the future at the nexus of creativity and innovation.

Stratasys fashion solutions make inspiration and realization scalable, often more sustainable, and powered by endless design freedom.

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Our broad additive technology portfolio enables lower-cost, higher-volume production, cost-effective customization and agile tool creation.

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Stratasys has the breadth of technology and materials to make additive work in the rigorous, regulated world of Aerospace.

education-3d-printing-industry

Stratasys solutions drive innovation, turning ideas into reality, fast-tracking research, and enabling hands-on learning.

consumer-goods-3d-printing-industry

Stratasys additive solutions solve critical design and manufacturing challenges right across the consumer goods production lifecycle.

medical-3d-printing-industry

By enabling the fast, flexible production of medical jigs, surgical aids, and lifelike anatomical models with un-matched biomechanical accuracy, our end-to-end solutions elevate and improve patient care.

Dental molds

We work with laboratories and practices, delivering the technology and service they need for unmatched reliability, accuracy and speed.

Fashion

Stratasys fashion solutions make inspiration and realization scalable, often more sustainable, and powered by endless design freedom.

Innovative 3D Printing Applications

Explore the world of Additive Manufacturing with our diverse portfolio of 3D printing applications, tailored to meet the needs of industries at every stage of the product lifecycle. From innovative prototyping to the creation of end-use parts, our technologies are reshaping the way businesses approach design and production. Discover specialized solutions in dental applications, custom jigs and fixtures for streamlined workflows, and medical equipment manufacturing that offers unmatched customization. We're at the forefront of transforming sectors including many industries, demonstrating our commitment to driving innovation.

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Production Parts

3D printed production parts offer an efficient alternative to standard fabrication methods.

Make custom, end-use parts on demand without the high cost and long lead times of traditional manufacturing.

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Jigs and Fixtures

Modernize and improve your process for making jigs, fixtures and inspection tooling.

3D printed jigs, fixtures, and other manufacturing tools offer time, cost, and weight advantages over conventional metal tools.

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Rapid Prototyping

Quickly turn ideas into precise, high-fidelity prototypes with advanced 3D-printed rapid prototyping.

Revolutionize prototyping in design and engineering with 3D printing solutions, aiding efficiency, cutting costs and time-to-market.

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Design

Design, print, test, and reiterate models with unmatched realism in a seamless product lifecycle

Leverage 3D printing for accurate and reliable product development, facilitating optimal design communication for faster time to market.

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Packaging

Accelerate time to market with 3D printing for cost-effective, high-quality packaging prototypes

Revolutionize packaging design with high-fidelity, full-color 3D prototypes, featuring Pantone-validated colors and ultra-sharp details.

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Dentures

True Aesthetics Made Possible. Monolithic, full color 3D printed permanent dentures.

3D print dentures with TrueDent, an FDA cleared (Class II) resin developed for the J5 DentaJet that enables streamlined production of Removable prostheses.

Composite Tooling

Composite Tooling

Streamline and simplify your composite part production with 3D printed composite tooling.

Make 3D printed mold tools for composite structures in much less time than it takes to procure conventional hard tooling.

3d Printed Shoes.

Make custom, end-use parts on demand without the high cost and long lead times of traditional manufacturing.

Man Stands at manufacturing tool

3D printed jigs, fixtures, and other manufacturing tools offer time, cost, and weight advantages over conventional metal tools.

rapid prototyping.

Revolutionize prototyping in design and engineering with 3D printing solutions, aiding efficiency, cutting costs and time-to-market.

design.

Leverage 3D printing for accurate and reliable product development, facilitating optimal design communication for faster time to market.

package.

Revolutionize packaging design with high-fidelity, full-color 3D prototypes, featuring Pantone-validated colors and ultra-sharp details.

dentures.

3D print dentures with TrueDent, an FDA cleared (Class II) resin developed for the J5 DentaJet that enables streamlined production of Removable prostheses.

Composite Tooling

Make 3D printed mold tools for composite structures in much less time than it takes to procure conventional hard tooling.

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