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If you're still printing with an older Eden or Connex system, there's never been a better time to upgrade to the latest Stratasys J8 Series. As Stratasys approaches 25 years of colorful innovation, the newest generation of PolyJet printers delivers the same brilliant detail and … [Read more...]

At a Glance Estimated Read Time: 4 min. 3D printing is transforming how drones and UAVs are designed, built, and maintained. Engineers can now create lightweight airframes, rapid prototypes, and flight-ready components with greater flexibility, fewer constraints, and … [Read more...]

1. What does Purple Platypus do? Purple Platypus, headquartered in Orange County, is a Diamond-level Stratasys reseller covering CA, AZ, and NV. Founded in 2007, Purple Platypus was focused on a singular goal: to help customers optimize their prototyping and manufacturing … [Read more...]

At A Glance Estimated Read Time: 2 min.This month’s featured part is the SLA toroidal propellor. A sleek, aerodynamic piece that highlights the precision and smooth surface quality achievable with Stereolithography (SLA) printing. Chosen by Janina Wu, this part showcases … [Read more...]

The Evolution of Stereolithography 3D Printing From slow beginnings to high-speed precision Stereolithography (SLA) has been shaping 3D printing technology for over 30 years. The earliest machines, like the SLA 250 , were slow and could only print small parts. Back then, the … [Read more...]

At A Glance Wolfpack Motorsports, North Carolina State University’s Formula SAE racing team, used Stratasys F370 3D printers to streamline development of their modular engine intake system. By printing soluble molds for carbon fiber layups, the team replaced traditional mold … [Read more...]

https://youtu.be/TbJjTmOfNJI The idea came about when our R&D Engineer decided to enroll his daughter into soccer. When they received her uniform, he noticed it had no name or number on the back. The coaches said they could customize the back however they wanted. Ding! … [Read more...]

At A GlanceEstimated Read Time: 5 min.Electronics manufacturing often struggles with high costs, inefficiency, ESD-related failures, and weak material properties. The new IND3380 ESD material for the Stratasys Origin printer solves these issues by offering scalable, … [Read more...]

At A Glance Estimated Read Time: 2 min.For October’s Part of the Month, Purple spotlighted Spellbound’s Enemy Elixir prototype, designed by Head of Product Design, Wilma Matilda. Starting from just a sketch, Purple’s team transformed the concept into a polished, … [Read more...]

At A Glance Omega Tool Corp, a global leader in complex injection molds and manufacturing solutions, needed a better way to produce durable paint masks that could withstand high heat and repeated use. By leveraging the Stratasys F3300 and ULTEM™ 9085 resin, the team … [Read more...]