All Stratasys 3D printers and production systems employ FDM (fused deposition modeling) technology, the industry leading additive fabrication technology, and the only one that uses production grade thermoplastics to produce stable, durable, and accurate parts.
Competitive processes only simulate thermoplastics, using powders and resins. Versatile thermoplastic parts can be sanded, painted, drilled, coated, sealed, bolted, and drilled.
Fused Deposition Modeling is easy use.No special set up is required for Stratasys 3D printers and 3D production systems. Both systems come with hardware and software that make it easy to convert CAD files into 3D parts in three easy steps.1. Pre-Process
From 3D CAD data, pre-processing software automatically slices, calculates support structures, and creates tool paths that are optimized for the 3D Printer or Production System.
2. Produce Part
Parts are built layer by layer in an additive process. Dual extrusion heads precisely lay down thermoplastic build and support material to create each layer.
3. Remove Supports
Temporary support structures are easily removed. Soluble support material automatically dissolves in a water-based solution. Break-away supports simply snap off by hand.
Highest Integrity of any 3D Output
Because prototypes and parts are made using production grade thermoplastics, they have no appreciable warpage, shrinkage, or moisture absorption, like the resins and powders in some competitive processes. Part accuracy and tolerance doesn’t change with ambient conditions over time.
