Prototyping Solutions

10/09/2026

MEET THE TECHNOLOGY | FDM 3D PRINTING

What if you could turn a digital design into a durable, functional part?

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) builds parts layer by layer by extruding thermoplastic material. The result? Strong, practical components that can move from initial prototypes to manufacturing applications. Stratasys offers FDM 3D printing solutions designed to support a wide range of prototyping and manufacturing applications.

FDM technology is used for:
Functional prototypes
Custom jigs and fixtures
Manufacturing tools
End-use production parts

By combining design flexibility with engineering-grade materials, FDM helps manufacturers explore new designs, test functionality, and find solutions to real-world production challenges.

Follow along for more in our Meet the Technology series.
Read more here: https://prototypingsolutions.com/fused-deposition-modeling/

10/07/2026

Think 3D printing is only for prototypes? Think again.

Additive manufacturing has evolved far beyond early-stage prototyping. Today, technologies from companies like Stratasys can support manufacturers throughout the production process, from custom tooling to end-use parts.

Here are just a few ways manufacturers are putting 3D printing to work:

Production Parts
3D printing can produce end-use parts for low-volume orders, specialized applications, and products that don't require traditional mass production.

Replacement Parts
Need a spare or replacement part? On-demand 3D printing can help manufacturers produce parts when they need them, reducing dependence on traditional supply chains.

Jigs & Fixtures
Custom jigs and fixtures can be designed and produced quickly, helping manufacturers address unique production needs without the time and expense associated with traditional tooling.

Custom Tooling
From manufacturing aids to end-of-arm tooling, additive manufacturing provides opportunities to create lightweight, complex, and application-specific tools.

The result? More flexibility, faster production support, and new possibilities for how manufacturers design and produce parts.

3D printing isn't replacing every traditional manufacturing process—but for the right application, it can be a powerful addition to the manufacturing toolbox.

10/06/2026

Why are more manufacturers turning to additive manufacturing?

For manufacturers, the value of 3D printing goes beyond creating a prototype. Additive manufacturing can help companies improve efficiency, reduce costs, and respond faster to changing production needs.

Shorter Lead Times
Parts, prototypes, and tooling can often be produced much faster than with traditional manufacturing methods, helping teams move from design to production more efficiently.

Lower Tooling Costs
3D printing can provide a more cost-effective way to produce jigs, fixtures, and other tooling—particularly for custom or low-volume applications.

Greater Design Flexibility
Additive manufacturing allows for complex geometries and customized designs that can be difficult or costly to achieve with traditional manufacturing processes.

Faster Iteration
When a design needs to change, manufacturers can modify the digital file and produce a new version without having to start over with an entirely new tooling process.

As manufacturers look for ways to improve efficiency while maintaining flexibility, additive manufacturing continues to become a valuable part of the production process.

10/02/2026

MEET THE TECHNOLOGY | POLYJET 3D PRINTING

What makes PolyJet different from other 3D printing technologies?

PolyJet is designed for producing highly detailed, precise parts and prototypes with smooth surfaces, complex geometries, and fine features. With layer resolution as fine as 0.014 mm, PolyJet is particularly well suited for applications where appearance, accuracy, and detail matter. One of its defining advantages is its material versatility. PolyJet technology can combine multiple materials and colors within a single model, allowing manufacturers and product designers to create prototypes that more closely represent the look and feel of a finished product.

PolyJet can be used for:
• Detailed, realistic prototypes
• Complex shapes and delicate features
• Molds, jigs, and fixtures
• Multi-material and full-color models

At Prototyping Solutions, we help customers identify the additive manufacturing technology that best fits their application.

This is Polyjet.

Read more here: https://prototypingsolutions.com/polyjet-technology/

10/01/2026

What if your tooling could be faster, more cost-effective, and easier to customize?

Manufacturers rely on jigs, fixtures, and end-of-arm tooling every day—but traditional tooling methods can come with high costs, long lead times, design limitations, storage demands, and skilled labor requirements.

Additive manufacturing offers a different approach.

In our latest Solutions Guide, we break down 5 major tooling challenges and how 3D printing can help manufacturers:

• Reduce tooling costs
• Shorten lead times
• Create more ergonomic, optimized designs
• Reduce physical tooling inventory
• Make better use of skilled labor

From producing custom fixtures overnight to storing tooling designs digitally and printing them on demand, additive manufacturing is changing the way manufacturers approach tooling.

Want to learn more? Read the full Solutions Guide:

5 Major Tooling Challenges and How 3D Printing Solves Them Whether it’s jigs, fixtures, or end-of-arm tools, manufacturers rely on precision tooling to keep operations running smoothly. But t

09/16/2026

The all new Stratasys F870 is here!

09/16/2026

03/17/2026

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗝𝗙 𝗣𝗔𝟭𝟮 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 (𝗣𝗔𝟭𝟮𝗪)!
In medical manufacturing, white isn’t aesthetic—it’s essential. It supports hygiene standards, improves visibility of debris or fluids, and reinforces the clean, professional expectations of healthcare environments. That's why Stratasys Direct has added MJF PA12 White to its material portfolio.

Designed for patient-facing parts and regulated applications requiring durability and consistency, PA12-W is a biocompatible, skin-contact safe material that delivers the strength and repeatability of Multi Jet Fusion in a true clinical white finish. 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲: https://okt.to/tGHTLu

03/17/2026

Medical additive manufacturing is advancing, but production readiness requires more than printing a successful part. In regulated environments, processes must be validated, controlled, and repeatable.

Join Stratasys Direct on 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟱 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟭 𝗔𝗠 𝗖𝗧 for our webinar, “𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗤/𝗢𝗤/𝗣𝗤 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴.” We'll walk through how Installation, Operational, and Performance Qualification establishes the foundation for reliable, audit-ready additive manufacturing.

𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘄𝗲'𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿:
- How IQ/OQ/PQ applies to additive manufacturing workflows
- Where validation efforts often break down
- How traceability, documentation and process control support regulatory confidence

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: https://okt.to/DYAGP0

01/06/2026

2025 was about making it real.
Real applications. Real results. Real partnerships.
On to 2026, let’s build what’s next.