A part printed by the Stratasys F3300 FDM 3D Printer, reported to provide faster printing speeds and improved accuracy and reliability. (Photo: Business Wire)
Stratasys’s FDM printer is said to expand the range of production capabilities for manufacturers in industries like aerospace, military, and automotive.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., and REHOVOT, Israel—A new 3D printer from Stratasys is reported to provide higher part quality and yields, with up to a 25 percent increase in accuracy and repeatability.
The F3300 Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printer offers key advancements that are said to unlock manufacturing applications in demanding industries, including aerospace, automotive, and military. It is expected to be available for shipping in 2024, Stratasys said in a release.
Among the reported advancements offered by the F3300 are faster print speeds, with increased gantry speeds, faster extrusion rates, and autocalibration. Another is maximized uptime with machine monitoring, extruder redundancy, and an interface design that focuses on ease-of-use for human operators. Lower costs are also a benefit, as the printer provides savings of 25 percent to 45 percent versus other Stratasys printers, the company said.
“This next-generation additive manufacturing system empowers customers to scale production and reduce the need to compromise between additive and traditional manufacturing solutions,” said Rich Garrity, Stratasys chief industrial business unit officer for Stratasys, in the release. “Rising global supply chain challenges, conventional capacity limitations, and application complexity are placing incredible stress on manufacturing. The F3300 will empower customers to accelerate product development, allowing them to innovate faster, overcome production challenges, be quicker to market, and maximize their return on investment.”