Stratasys Ltd, a global supplier of additive manufacturing (AM) technology, has introduced new application-driven software capabilities, materials, and platform enhancements designed to enable manufacturers to ‘push additive manufacturing (AM) from concept to production faster than ever’.
Rich Garrity, Stratasys’ president and chief business unit officer, said: “Manufacturers are seeking more applications for AM, and that is exactly what these developments are designed to provide. Whether it is designing tools faster, producing high-performance parts, or getting more accuracy out of production systems, we are giving teams practical ways to put AM to work every day.
“For example, the J850 Core printer expands the PolyJet technology line-up with a lower-cost system built for engineering teams focused on functional prototyping. It gives customers access to PolyJet performance and materials without paying for full-colour capabilities. This system can be used for producing enclosures, housings, jigs, fixtures, and other functional components."
Meanwhile, Stratasys and Shin-Etsu — a leading Japanese chemical company — are introducing P3 MED Silicone 25A, the first biocompatible true silicone for 3-D printing patient-specific medical devices and low-volume production parts. Available exclusively on Origin printers and fully certified to ISO 10993 standards, the material delivers authentic silicone properties such as elasticity, durability, and resistance to heat, chemicals, and aging, thereby overcoming many challenges traditionally associated with 3-D printing true silicone. The material enables scalable production of anatomically precise devices like hearing aids, CPAP masks, orthotics, and prosthetics, eliminating costly tooling and reducing production cycle times.
On the software front, the new Additive App Suite developed by Stratasys’ software partner Trinckle 3D, expects to launch later this summer with 10 apps, expanded to 15 apps by
Formnext 2026 in November. Automated design apps for proven industrial applications such as clamping jaws, shadow boards, and drill guides will be embedded directly into GrabCAD Print and GrabCAD Print Pro, allowing manufacturers to move seamlessly from automated design to print-ready production.
Regarding material developments, Stratasys’ new ‘SAF PA12-Powered by Evonik’ offers up to 14% lower total cost of ownership when compared with current SAF PA12 materials, delivering strong, resilient, and dimensionally accurate parts with consistent build quality, supporting reliable, repeatable industrial manufacturing.