Manufacturing with 3D printing
3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, breaks with traditional manufacturing methods with its efficiency, flexibility, and greater sustainability.
Break the limits of traditional manufacturing!
From prototyping to production parts, 3D printing gives manufacturers more opportunities to enter the market.
3D printing, an integral part of Industry 4.0, is overcoming the limitations of traditional machining, casting and stamping technologies. This process – which adds material rather than removes it and does not require auxiliary tooling – increases efficiency and minimizes waste. It speeds up the production of optimized manufacturing tools and allows assemblies that traditionally require bolting or welding to be printed in one piece.
In essence, 3D printing enables significant time and cost savings in manufacturing while increasing design freedom.
Printers most relevant to the application
FDM® printers
Industrial-grade printing with an extremely versatile range of materials.
H350™ SAF™ Printer SAF powder bed technology enables cost-effective part production in high volumes.
Neo® Stereolithography (SL) Printers
Simple yet robust design, open materials, high reliability and availability.
Origin® Two
takes industrial 3D printing to the next level with outstanding accuracy, proven repeatability, very tight tolerances, excellent surface quality and a wide range of materials.
J8 Series PolyJet™ printers
are systems capable of producing high-fidelity, “finished product-like” prototypes, validated by Pantone™.
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Traditional approach vs. 3D printing
The ability of 3D printing to produce parts quickly, on demand, offers the opportunity to better manage the supply chain.
This solution brief describes the benefits of manufacturing automotive end-use parts with SAF 3D printing technology, resulting in greater control over production and lower costs than injection molding.
Toolmaking applications
Print lifelike 3D prototypes with rapid prototyping.
Ready-to-install, 3D printed parts
Carbon fiber 3D printing
Industries
Virtually any industry that manufactures products can benefit from 3D printing.
Aviation/Aerospace
From lightweight yet high-strength airworthy components to specialized materials for spaceflight, 3D printing offers more opportunities for the sector.
Automotive
More flexible tooling options, economical, on-demand parts manufacturing, and better supply chain solutions.
Consumer Goods
Get to market faster with high-fidelity prototyping, optimized manufacturing tools, and customized end-use parts.
“We can quickly produce replacement manufacturing tools and parts from high-performance plastics that perform just as well as their traditionally manufactured counterparts.”
— Stefan Kammann, Continental Engineering Services
Frequently Asked Questions about 3D Printing
Manufacturing 3D printing (industrial additive manufacturing) enables rapid, digital production of custom parts, tools, and components. It reduces lead times, reduces manual labor, and enables design iterations without retooling.
3D printing supports the direct production of small to medium-volume finished product parts from CAD data. It eliminates tooling delays, shortens lead times, and enables customization without increasing cost/complexity.
It reduces tooling costs, speeds time to market, and improves availability by enabling rapid repair or replacement of plant equipment. It also mitigates supply chain disruptions with localized, digital part manufacturing.
FDM® – Durable thermoplastic for robust tooling, template and fixture manufacturing, and end-use parts requiring high strength and heat resistance.
SAF® – Fast, powder-based technology for efficient and repeatable production of functional parts.
PolyJet™ – Multi-material, full-color printing with rich detail and smooth surfaces – ideal for ergonomic tooling, visual prototyping, and creating complex templates and fixtures.
P3™ DLP – Precise, ready-to-install parts with smooth surfaces and fine details; excellent for high-resolution tooling or small-run parts.
SLA – Stereolithography for smooth surface, watertight parts – excellent for form/fit control, master pieces and medium strength tools.
Stratasys offers a broad portfolio of production-ready thermoplastics (e.g. ABS, ULTEM™, Nylon), elastomers and materials designed for high strength, thermal resistance and repeatability. Specialty materials provide ESD protection, biocompatibility and outstanding durability.
Custom tools, brackets, replacement components, and many other parts can be printed in hours—not weeks. This reduces unplanned downtime and enables rapid response to design or manufacturing changes.
Identify high-cost, slow-turnaround, or low-volume parts. Then work with a Varinex expert to select the right technology, material, and implementation strategy.