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Fortus 450mc 3D Industrial Printer

Fortus® 450mc Industrial FDM® 3D Printer

Factory Floor Ready Additive Manufacturing Solution.

Designed for customers who demand durability, precision, and repeatability, the Fortus 450mc printer has proven its value across aerospace, automotive, and general industrial sectors. It combines the speed, agility and design freedom of industrial additive manufacturing with the latest advances in FDM® technology.

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Fortus® 450mc FDM® printer

The best in its class.

bullet small Industrial FDM® technology for advanced prototyping, tool production and end-use parts.

bullet small Trusted by Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing, Railway, Oil & Gas, and Defense Industries.

bullet small 21 standard, engineering, and high-performance material options PLUS access to open materials and key print parameters with OpenAM™

bullet small Access to enterprise-grade cybersecurity capabilities to protect Stratasys printers and your network from cyber threats and business disruptions.

bullet small Compatible with the optional Fortus FDC™ material delivery and drying cabinet to extend unattended print time.

The Fortus 450mc gives manufacturers more options to solve typical production problems making it a valuable part of the manufacturing floor.

Features

bullet small Fully heated build chamber: Ensures accurate and precise print quality, including high-performance/high-temp materials.

bullet small Multiple color options: Available on several materials, including high-performance ULTEM™, reduce the need for post-process steps like painting.

bullet small MTConnect compatibility: Allows integration with your factory-floor data information system.

bullet small Large T40 printer tips: Provide faster material deposition for quicker print times on large parts.

Benefits

bullet small Spacious Build Volume: Enables larger parts or multiple iterations of smaller parts in a single build.

bullet small Small Footprint: Makes it easier to accommodate on a crowded manufacturing shop floor.

bullet small Versatile Selection of Materials: From standard to high-performance polymers – opens up your application space.

bullet small Proven Record of Reliability, Repeatability, and Performance: Offers maximum part yield and printer uptime.

Typical Applications

Whether you need accurate prototypes, durable manufacturing aids, or on-demand end-use parts, the Fortus 450mc can tackle your application. Carbon fiber materials can substitute for metal for light yet strong, ergonomic tooling. High-performance polymers satisfy high-demand aero and space applications.

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Rapid Prototyping

Realize your product vision in record time.

Create. Test. Refine. Repeat. Transform ideas into tangible creations faster than ever.

Tooling

Durable Manufacturing Tooling

Change your paradigm about manufacturing tools.

Avoid the high cost and long lead time of machined tools with 3D printed jigs, fixtures and custom manufacturing aids.

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Production Parts

Break free from typical production constraints.

Additive manufacturing is the ideal on-demand solution for cost-effective, low-volume, and bridge-to-production parts.

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Rapid Prototyping

Realize your product vision in record time.

Create. Test. Refine. Repeat. Transform ideas into tangible creations faster than ever.

Tooling

Durable Manufacturing Tooling

Change your paradigm about manufacturing tools.

Avoid the high cost and long lead time of machined tools with 3D printed jigs, fixtures and custom manufacturing aids.

Toyota and Stratasys FDM marketing technology

Production Parts

Break free from typical production constraints.

Additive manufacturing is the ideal on-demand solution for cost-effective, low-volume, and bridge-to-production parts.

Get the Fastest Path to Production‑Ready Answers.

Get help choosing the right approach for prototyping, tooling, or end‑use—so you can hit requirements with less rework.

Customer Success Stories

Learn how customers use the Fortus 450mc for innovative solutions to lower costs, speed production, and get to market faster. Whether replacing CNC machining for production tooling or making end-use parts to supplant obsolete stock, customers rely on the Fortus 450mc to improve their performance.

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John Crane Equipment

FDM allows for rapid design testing.

Learn how John Crane found the Fortus 450mc the best alternative to CNC machined metal parts.

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East/West Industries

Teaming up with Stratasys for soft jaw production

East/West Industries leverages its Fortus 450mc for cost-effective solutions like workholding fixtures.

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Angel Trains

The first 3D printed parts on UK passenger trains

3D printing serves as the optimal solution to replace obsolete parts for passenger rail car cabins.

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Siemens Mobility

Customized solutions increase flexibility and customer responsiveness

Siemens Mobility finds Fortus 450mc FDM technology the perfect fit for production parts and custom tooling.

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John Crane Equipment

FDM allows for rapid design testing.

Learn how John Crane found the Fortus 450mc the best alternative to CNC machined metal parts.

Read the full Story
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East/West Industries

Teaming up with Stratasys for soft jaw production

East/West Industries leverages its Fortus 450mc for cost-effective solutions like workholding fixtures.

Read the full Story
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Angel Trains

The first 3D printed parts on UK passenger trains

3D printing serves as the optimal solution to replace obsolete parts for passenger rail car cabins.

Read The Full Story
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Siemens Mobility

Customized solutions increase flexibility and customer responsiveness

Siemens Mobility finds Fortus 450mc FDM technology the perfect fit for production parts and custom tooling.

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Built for strength, durability, and reliability, Stratasys FDM® 3D printers produce functional prototypes, manufacturing tools, and end‑use parts from real thermoplastics. Which one is right for you?

  • Description
  • Material Delivery
  • Build Size
  • Network Connectivity
  • System Size and Weight
  • Operating Conditions
  • Power Requirements
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Software
  • Accuracy
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Fortus 450mc

Fortus 450mc

  • Description This factory floor ready additive manufacturing system is compatible with a wide selection of materials. With a proven record of repeatability and performance for maximum part-yield and printer uptime, the Fortus 450mc has earned its reputation as a reliable, mid-tier FDM® workhorse.
  • Material Delivery Two bays each for model and support canisters. Auto changeover between canisters
  • Build Size 406 x 355 x 406 mm (16 x 14 x 16 in.)
  • Network Connectivity Network Communication 10/100 base T connection. Ethernet protocol. Wired: TCP/IPv6 protocols
  • System Size and Weight 129.5 x 90.2 x 198.4 cm (51 x 35.5 x 78.1 in.) 601 kg (1325 lbs.)
  • Operating Conditions N/A
  • Power Requirements 208VAC 3 phase, 50/60 Hz, consumes 18 Amps
  • Regulatory Compliance CE, cTUVus, RCM, EAC, FCC Part B
  • Software All Fortus systems include Insight™ and Control Center™ job processing and management software. Compatible with GrabCAD Print™ and GrabCAD Print Pro™ for use with part processing, job reports, scheduling and remote monitoring.
    OpenAM software is available through the purchase of an OpenAM License.
  • Accuracy Parts are produced within an accuracy of ± .127 mm (± .005 in.) or ± .0015 mm/mm (± .0015 in/in), whichever is greater).
    Z part accuracy includes an additional tolerance of -0.000/+slice height.
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F900

F900

  • Description Large-scale industrial FDM printing engineered for high-demand manufacturing and regulated production environments. Produce highly accurate printed parts with repeatability and reliable performance. Built for scale, it delivers dependable, production‑grade performance across long print runs and complex applications.
  • Material Delivery Two model material canisters 1,508 cc (92 in.3 ); Two support material canisters 1,508 cc (92 in.3 ) Auto changeover between canisters. Fortus FDC™ allows for two model material canisters 4,097 cc (250 in(3)) each.
  • Build Size 914.4 x 609.6 x 914.4 mm (36 x 24 x 36 in.) Platen supports two build zones for either a small or large build sheet
  • Network Connectivity Wired: TCP/IPv6 protocols, 10/100 base T connection, Ethernet protocol
  • System Size and Weight 277.2 x 168.3 x 228.1 cm (109.1 x 66.3 x 89.8 in.) with light tower, 277.2 x 168.3 x 207.7 cm (109.1 x 66.3 x 79.8 in.) without light tower.

    2,869 kg (6,325 lbs.)
  • Operating Conditions Maximum room temperature of 29 °C (85 °F). Maximum room humidity of 80%
  • Power Requirements 230 VAC (three phase) 50/60Hz, Voltage fluctuation +/- Current 40A
  • Regulatory Compliance CE, cTUVus, RCM, EAC, FCC Part B
  • Software All Fortus systems include Insight and Control Center™ job processing and management software. Compatible with GrabCAD Print and GrabCAD Streamline Pro™ for use with job reports, scheduling and remote monitoring. U.S. government agency STIG compliance via Stratasys ProtectAM technology is powered by Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® software. GrabCAD Print Pro is available
  • Accuracy Parts are produced within an accuracy of +/- .089 mm or +/- .0015 mm per mm whichever is greater (+/- .0035 in. or +/-.0015 in. per in. whichever is greater).+ Z part accuracy includes an additional tolerance of =0/+ slice height.

Note: Accuracy is geometry dependent. Achievable accuracy specification derived from statistical data at 95% dimensional yield.

FDM® Compatible Materials

Fortus 450mc materials include standard, engineering-grade, and high-performance thermoplastics for virtually any industry application. Several are highlighted below but represent only a portion of what is available. Refer to the printer’s specification sheet to see all available materials.

FDM® Nylon 12CF™

FDM® Nylon 12CF™

Nylon 12CF™ blends Nylon 12 with chopped carbon fiber to deliver exceptional stiffness and high strength‑to‑weight performance.

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ULTEM™ 9085 Resin

ULTEM™ 9085 Resin

ULTEM™ 9085 resin features a high strength-to-weight ratio in addition to high thermal and chemical resistance.

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Antero® 800NA

Antero® 800NA

This PEKK-based material has excellent mechanical properties, chemical resistance, and low outgassing characteristics.

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PC-ESD

PC-ESD

PC-ESD is a polycarbonate material with electrostatic dissipative (ESD) properties. Formulated for ESD applications with higher mechanical performance requirements.

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VICTREX AM™ 200 PEEK

VICTREX AM™ 200 PEEK

VICTREX AM™ 200 is an LMPAEK™‑based PAEK material designed for additive manufacturing that delivers PEEK‑class performance with significantly easier and more reliable 3D printing.

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ASA

ASA

Available in 10 colors, ASA has similar properties to ABS but is UV resistant and produces a smoother printed surface.

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ABS-M30i

ABS-M30i

ABS-M30i is a biocompatible 3D printing material perfectly suited for medical, pharmaceutical and food-packaging engineers and designers to produce surgical planning models, medical devices, tools and fixtures.

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ULTEM™ 1010 resin

ULTEM™ 1010 resin

ULTEM™ 1010 is an ultra‑strong, heat‑resistant PEI with extremely low thermal expansion for demanding FDM applications.

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FDM® Nylon 12CF™

FDM® Nylon 12CF™

Nylon 12CF™ blends Nylon 12 with chopped carbon fiber to deliver exceptional stiffness and high strength‑to‑weight performance.

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ULTEM™ 9085 Resin

ULTEM™ 9085 Resin

ULTEM™ 9085 resin features a high strength-to-weight ratio in addition to high thermal and chemical resistance.

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Antero® 800NA

Antero® 800NA

This PEKK-based material has excellent mechanical properties, chemical resistance, and low outgassing characteristics.

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PC-ESD

PC-ESD

PC-ESD is a polycarbonate material with electrostatic dissipative (ESD) properties. Formulated for ESD applications with higher mechanical performance requirements.

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VICTREX AM™ 200 PEEK

VICTREX AM™ 200 PEEK

VICTREX AM™ 200 is an LMPAEK™‑based PAEK material designed for additive manufacturing that delivers PEEK‑class performance with significantly easier and more reliable 3D printing.

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ASA

ASA

Available in 10 colors, ASA has similar properties to ABS but is UV resistant and produces a smoother printed surface.

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ABS-M30i

ABS-M30i

ABS-M30i is a biocompatible 3D printing material perfectly suited for medical, pharmaceutical and food-packaging engineers and designers to produce surgical planning models, medical devices, tools and fixtures.

View more
ULTEM™ 1010 resin

ULTEM™ 1010 resin

ULTEM™ 1010 is an ultra‑strong, heat‑resistant PEI with extremely low thermal expansion for demanding FDM applications.

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GrabCAD™ Print Software

Industry-leading 3D printing software to empower your creativity.

GrabCAD™ Print maximizes FDM's potential. Its user-friendly interface and advanced features empower designers and engineers for precise control from file prep to print settings, enabling experimentation with materials, colors, and textures for exceptional accuracy and detail.

With GrabCAD™ Print, users benefit from reduced print prep time and scrap, resulting in greater cost and time savings.


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Customer Success Resources

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FAQs

The Fortus® 450mc is designed for manufacturers, engineers, and production teams who require reliable, repeatable additive manufacturing for functional prototypes, tooling, and end-use parts. It is ideal for organizations transitioning from prototyping to production-grade 3D printing.

The Fortus® 450mc handles demanding applications across the aerospace, automotive, and defense sectors. These industries rely on the system’s ability to produce durable, high-performance parts that meet strict regulatory requirements and heavy industrial standards.

The system provides 18 unique thermoplastics and unlimited options via OpenAM™ connectivity. Supported materials range from standard ABS and ASA to high-performance ULTEM™ resins, enabling material versatility for everything from basic prototyping to advanced production.

The Fortus® 450mc offers a build volume of 406 x 355 x 406 mm (16 x 14 x 16 inches), allowing users to produce large parts or multiple smaller parts in a single build.

The Fortus® 450mc is designed for reliable, extended operation and can run unattended for long builds, including overnight and weekend production. With paired with the Fortus FDC, filament drying and delivery cabinet, the material capacity is boosted by up to 172%, allowing longer print times with improved part quality. Its robust design and material handling system support continuous manufacturing workflows.

Yes. The Fortus® 450mc is fully capable of printing high-performance thermoplastics such as ULTEM™ 9085 and ULTEM™ 1010 resins, which are known for their strength, heat resistance, and flame-retardant properties.

The Fortus® 450mc delivers high dimensional accuracy and repeatability, typically within ±0.127 mm (±0.005 in) or ±0.0015 mm/mm, depending on geometry. This precision makes it suitable for functional testing, tooling, and production applications.

Yes. The Fortus® 450mc is designed for both prototyping and production. Its ability to print strong, durable thermoplastics makes it well-suited for end-use parts, especially in low- to mid-volume production environments.

The Fortus® 450mc builds on the legacy of the 400mc with improved reliability, enhanced material capabilities, and updated system electronics. It offers better performance, more consistent output, and expanded support for high-performance materials.

In many cases, yes. The Fortus® 450mc can significantly reduce lead times and costs for tooling such as jigs, fixtures, and molds. While it may not replace CNC machining for all applications, it is an excellent complement or alternative for complex geometries and rapid iteration.

The Fortus® 450mc provides built-in security including user authentication and network protocols. These features handle secure file management and protect intellectual property, ensuring safe integration into enterprise IT environments.