Stratasys Celebrates 10 Years of the Fortus 450mc 3D Printer with New Production-Ready Additive Manufacturing Solution
Stratasys today announced the launch of the latest version of the Fortus® 450mc 3D printer, celebrating the tenth anniversary of one of the industry’s most trusted manufacturing solutions. Over the past decade, the Fortus 450mc system has become known for its reliability and solid position as a mid-range FDM® solution – with 92% of systems installed to date still actively producing today.
The Fortus 450mc printer is designed for customers who value durability, accuracy and repeatability. It has proven its value in a wide range of industries worldwide, including aerospace, automotive and general manufacturing, where it produces high-strength templates, fixtures, tools and end-use parts with industrial-grade performance and material selection.
The new version of the Fortus 450mc carries on this legacy with packaged enhancements designed to expand application capabilities, increase productivity, and improve connectivity and security.
New features include:
- Reinforced machine elements that support the use of heavy-duty materials such as FDM® Nylon 12CF and Antero®
- Full material license allowing use of all available Fortus 450mc materials
- One-year license for GrabCAD Streamline Pro™ and GrabCAD Print Pro™ software
GrabCAD Streamline Pro provides an enterprise-grade cybersecurity solution that protects Stratasys printers and their associated networks from cyberattacks and business interruption. GrabCAD Print Pro software further improves printing processes through increased accuracy, real-time data analysis, and workflow optimization. The license also includes “fixturemate by trinckle,” which automates the design of custom fixtures.
Stratasys has also announced additional enhancements for this year, including support for a new fiberglass-reinforced, fire-resistant material and increased print speeds for certain materials – further strengthening the Fortus 450mc’s role as a complete, production-ready solution.
“It is a testament to the system’s reliability that 92% of Fortus 450mc printers are still in active production ten years after installation,” said Rich Garrity, business unit manager, Stratasys. “With this new, production-line optimized tooling solution, we have further enhanced what our customers have come to trust to deliver even greater value to them. This is another example of how we are building on our success and driving innovation in FDM technology.”
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