Stratasys Reveals Three New Systems with Three Different 3D Printing Technologies for End-Use Parts4/27/2021 Stratasys Reveals Three New Systems with Three Different 3D Printing Technologies for End-Use Parts https://ift.tt/3aMhTNU Last month, Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) announced that it was releasing its new H Series Production Platform line of printers, based on powder bed fusion (PBF) technology, or, more specifically, its industrial-grade Selective Absorption Fusion (SAF) technology. This announcement took place not too long after the polymer 3D printer leader completed its acquisition of Origin, the open 3D printing startup responsible for developing resin-based Programmable PhotoPolymerization (P3) technology. Both of these recent announcements make even more sense now as the company reveals its latest news: three new 3D printers were launched today, which collectively address a sizeable chunk of the multibillion-dollar market opportunity that is end-use parts 3D printing.
These three new printers, which use three separate technologies, will work to speed up AM adoption for low- to mid-volume production. Reporting better than expected fourth quarter (Q4) and full-year 2020 financial results in March, Stratasys stated that more than 25% of last year’s revenue resulted from manufacturing-related applications. With this aggressive strategy move, the company is estimating that the revenue growth from its continued manufacturing applications will “outpace other segments.” The first of its three new printers is the Stratasys Origin One, meant for production-scale printing of end-use manufacturing applications, like the detailed camera housings above. The system uses proprietary P3 technology, and cloud connectivity ensures that customers quickly receive available feature improvements. In what Stratasys calls a “software-first architecture,” the printer is able to fabricate parts, at volume, using a variety of open, certified third-party materials that are said to offer excellent repeatability, accuracy, finish, detail, and time to part. Hardware upgrades, paired with P3 technology, made it possible for Stratasys to improve nearly every part of the updated system.
Based on the company’s internal estimates, it appears that a $3.7 billion market opportunity for the year 2025 is possible for production applications for the Origin One, such as dental, medical, automotive, tooling, and consumer goods. Next month, Stratasys will begin taking orders for the printer, related software, and post-processing equipment through its worldwide channel. The next printer that Stratasys revealed today is the SAF-powered H350, the first in its new H Series Production Platform. Designed to offer complete production control, consistency, and a competitive yet predictable cost per part, the H350 includes roughly a dozen parts 3D printed using SAF technology. The system has actually been in beta testing since earlier this year with contract manufacturers and service bureaus in Israel, Europe, and the US, though it’s expected to ship to more customers in Q3 of this year. One of the beta testers is Stratasys Direct Manufacturing, which is now selling parts on-demand that were printed on the new H350. Stratasys says that this new printer offers production-level throughput for end-use parts, such as cable holders, connectors, covers, ducting, electronics housings, and hinges.
Stratasys is using certified third-party materials for its H Series printers, the first of which is its bio-based High Yield PA11, a plastic made from sustainable castor oil. The new Stratasys F770 3D printer seems to be a firm reminder that the company has a well-earned reputation for dependability and reproducibility with its industrial-grade fused deposition modeling (FDM) technology. Featuring a build volume of over 13 cubic feet, this new FDM system was made for printing big parts The new F770 costs less than $100,000, and features what Stratasys calls the market’s longest fully heated build chamber, which will be ideal for printing jigs and fixtures, tooling applications, and prototypes with standard thermoplastic materials. Post-processing is said to be easier on this system with soluble supports, and the MTConnect standard and GrabCAD SDK allow for enterprise connectivity. Doug Steindl, the corporate development lab supervisor for Wisconsin-based luxury appliance manufacturer Sub-Zero Group Inc., says that the new F770 enables them to keep the 3D printing of large parts in-house, which saves 30-40%. The company is a beta customer for the new 770 3D printer.
As mentioned in our most recent 3D printing webinar and virtual events roundup, Stratasys held a live reveal earlier today for its three newest systems. If you missed it, no worries—a replay will be available at 3 pm EST if you’d like more information all the new 3D printers and their respective technologies. (Source/Images: Stratasys) Printing via 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing https://3dprint.com April 27, 2021 at 12:54PM
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