We have concluded two meaningful and inspiring days - this is what VARINEX Additive Days 2026 was like
We organized the VARINEX Additive Days 2026 event between May 19-20, where we explored the latest industrial opportunities of additive manufacturing together with our partners and interested parties during two intensive, professional-rich days. Through real-world manufacturing challenges and concrete industrial examples, we demonstrated how 3D printing is becoming a true tool for modern manufacturing.
Participants gained insight into how digital design processes, advanced material technologies, and high-performance manufacturing systems connect through case studies, technology demonstrations, and factory visits. Participants gained insight into how digital design processes, advanced material technologies, and high-performance manufacturing systems connect through case studies, technology demonstrations, and factory visits.
Stratasys FDM technology in focus
One of the central topics of the event was Stratasys FDM technology, one of the best-known and most reliable solutions for industrial additive manufacturing.
The specialty of FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) technology is that it works with real, industrial-grade thermoplastics. This allows the production of parts that can be used not only as prototypes, but also in many cases as elements for end-user or production environments.
The applications presented clearly demonstrated the wide range of solutions that the technology provides:
- 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
One of the biggest advantages of FDM technology is that the finished parts have outstanding mechanical, thermal and chemical resistance. This is especially important in industries where prototypes or functional elements must perform in real-world conditions.
Visitors were able to see in action how the digital model is transformed into a tangible, industrial-quality part in a short time.
Staratsys' new product, PolyJet ToughONE Black, was also introduced
PolyJet technology has always been one of the most powerful solutions for detailed, high-quality prototypes, but recent developments have increasingly moved this area towards functional use.
During Additive Days, the ToughONE material family received special attention, including the latest ToughONE Black version.
ToughONE provides outstanding mechanical resistance, allowing components made with this material to withstand bending, impact and repeated testing while performing in a manner similar to that of final products. This can significantly shorten development cycles and speed up validation processes.
ToughONE Black adds the same performance with a new advantage: powerful visual contrast. This may seem like a small detail at first glance, but it can have a major practical impact during functional demonstrations, application testing, and design reviews.
We previously wrote in detail about one of our special projects related to the new material through a real-world engineering challenge. The case study clearly shows how a new technology meets tight deadlines and real-world industrial needs in practice.
The story of ToughONE Black can be read here:
ToughONE Black – an additive engineering challenge
Beyond technology: services, manufacturing background and digitalization
The event also provided insights into related technologies, services, and manufacturing processes. Attendees learned about the company's 3D scanning and additive manufacturing services, and how these solutions support the acceleration of design and manufacturing processes across various industries.
There was talk of contract manufacturing opportunities, digital manufacturing workflows, and briefly about metal additive manufacturing technologies and 3D scanning.
One of the special elements of the event was once again a tour of the VARINEX 3D Digital Factory, where visitors could see firsthand the daily operations and the production capacity that, based on more than 25 years of experience, enables the production of thousands of parts.
An important milestone in a jubilee year
This year is special for us: we will celebrate a double anniversary in 2026. VARINEX turns 35 this year, and we have been an official Stratasys partner in additive manufacturing for 20 years. We are also celebrating our anniversary with a new logo and a revamped website.
This exceptional year holds many more exciting stories: we will soon present in detail why this two-decade partnership with Stratasys is special to us and how our work together has shaped the development of VARINEX.
Thank you to everyone who joined us at VARINEX Additive Days 2026 – see you again soon! 😊
