Use Cases
EXPLORE 3D PRINTING APPLICATIONS
Wolfpack Motorsports uses FDM to create molds for a modular carbon fiber intake
Wolfpack Motorsports used Stratasys F370 3D printers to create soluble molds for a modular carbon fiber intake, cutting lead times from two months to 75 hours and enabling 16 design iterations for improved engine performance.
Implant Concierge enhances surgical workflow with multi-material 3D printing
“With the Stratasys J5 DentaJet, we can now print 35–40 appliances at once, across up to five different materials, and know they’ll all be precise and surgery-ready the next morning. This capability gives us the accuracy doctors depend on and the scalability to serve thousands of dentists worldwide.”
— Bret Royal, Director of Guided Surgery, Implant Concierge
Bifrost manufactures UAV production parts with SAF
Bifrost adopted the Stratasys H350 with SAF to boost throughput, cut costs, and scale from prototyping to full production—helping them win larger contracts and expand into new markets.
J.W. Speakers creates custom 3D printed pallets and manufacturing fixtures
J.W. Speakers has moved away from machining, in favor of 3D printing parts in Nylon 12CF. The switch saved the company $60,000 – $75,000 in production costs, not to mention a 78% time savings.
LAIKA uses 3D printed stop-motion figures for films like Coraline, The Missing Link, and Kubo and the Two Strings
“Being able to have a 3D printer like the Stratasys PolyJet printer that’s repeatable and accurate with this full range of color and materials has afforded us the idea of being able to achieve this shot-by-shot customized animation.”
– Brian McLean, LAIKA
Delkor uses SAF to create custom components for automated packaging equipment
Delkor Systems switched from traditional production manufacturing and other additive manufacturing solutions to SAF. The H350 provided a fast, scalable way to produce production-grade components with consistent quality.
Ford switched to 3D printing to lightweight alignment fixtures on the Mustang
Ford prints the fixture used to accurately position and install the quarter glass in the Mustang. 3D printing enabled several design improvements and reduced the weight of the part by 15%.
ECCO took advantage of DLP 3D printing to create footwear molds
The efficiency of DLP 3D printing significantly reduces both cost and lead time, enabling ECCO’s designers to iterate faster and more frequently. With the Origin printer, molds can be produced on-site, eliminating shipping delays and avoiding import tariffs.
The H350 allows for consistent and cost effective shot peening
Manufacturing shot peening masks with SAF technology lowers labor costs, minimizes material waste, and improves part consistency. The use of PA12 ensures high repeatability, dimensional accuracy, and impact resistance, resulting in extended mask durability.
Novel Acoustics prints large speaker enclosures on the Neo800
Thanks to the Neo800’s large print area, the speaker enclosure was printed in one solid piece. This seamless design cuts down on production time, prevents unwanted rattling and distortion, and helps keep sound quality consistent over time.
Clarkson College makes it accessible to create 3D printed Digital Anatomy models for surgeons and patients
“Our surgeons are able to use 3D printed models to practice – and in the real world they’re able to cut down on operating room costs, anesthesia, time on the table, and it results in a better outcome for the patient. We have also found better patient compliance with 3D printed models.”
– Blair Kauzlarich, Clarkson College
Omega Tool Corp creates heat-resistant paint fixtures with FDM technology
To meet the demands of a high-heat paint line running at 200–265°F for at least 40 minutes, Omega Tool Corp required a durable, rigid paint mask capable of repeated use. Using the F3300 printer and ULTEM 9085 resin, they produced a mask that met these thermal and performance requirements—while also accelerating production timelines and unlocking greater design flexibility.
Replace traditional investment casting with Stereolithography
3D printing master patterns can cut investment casting lead times from weeks to just days—saving up to 75% compared to traditional methods. By using Stereolithography (SLA), you gain exceptional surface finish and dimensional precision, ensuring your casted parts meet the highest quality standards.
Parker Hannifin's Additive Investment Pays Continuous Dividends
Parker Hannifin relies on the Fortus 400mc and Fortus 450mc to manufacture assembly tools, shipping fixtures, quality gauges, and replacement components. “Both printers have been workhorses, and our success rate on prints is 99.9%,” says Dave Howe, Tooling Engineer at Parker Hannifin.
Posca Brothers Dental Lab Utilize TrueDent For Less Overhead, Faster Turnaround Times, & Precise Copy Dentures
“With this technology [TrueDent and J5 DentaJet], we can now print for 12 hours a day, producing around 34 multi-colored dentures at once. This represents a 10X increase in production capacity and labor compared to standard workflows.”
– AJ Posca, VP of Posca Brothers
