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Stratasys Opens New Americas Headquarters, Expanding U.S. Additive Manufacturing Footprint

Stratasys has officially opened its new Americas Regional Corporate Headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota, a 200,000 square foot facility designed to consolidate engineering, R&D, applications expertise and customer collaboration under one roof. For aerospace manufacturers increasingly relying on polymer additive manufacturing for production grade components, tooling and sustainment, the new site represents a meaningful expansion of domestic industrial capacity.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony at the grand opening of Stratasys’ Americas Regional Corporate Headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota, with Stratasys leaders, partners, and community guests, including Rich Garrity, Scott and Lisa Crump.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony at the grand opening of Stratasys’ Americas Regional Corporate Headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota, with Stratasys leaders, partners, and community guests, including Rich Garrity, Scott and Lisa Crump.

Strengthening U.S. Based Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities

The opening drew federal and state leaders who emphasized the strategic importance of additive manufacturing to national competitiveness. Stratasys highlighted that the facility will support hundreds of engineering, manufacturing and technical roles, reinforcing Minnesota’s position as a hub for high tech production. For aerospace programs seeking resilient supply chains and rapid iteration cycles, the expanded footprint provides additional domestic throughput for certified parts and on demand manufacturing.

Integrated Engineering and Production Under One Roof

The new headquarters brings together Stratasys Direct, advanced materials development, industrial scale 3D printing labs and customer engagement spaces. Aerospace visitors can observe production workflows for flight ready polymer components, including applications in interiors, ducting, brackets, housings and ground support equipment. The co location of engineering and manufacturing teams is intended to accelerate solution development and reduce lead times for customers operating in regulated environments.

Commitment to Workforce Development and STEM Pipelines

Stratasys also underscored its investment in regional STEM education, including partnerships with High Tech Kids and FIRST Robotics programs. For aerospace companies facing long term workforce shortages in engineering and advanced manufacturing, these initiatives contribute to a broader talent pipeline aligned with future production needs.

Operational Standards and Sustainability Practices

The Minnetonka campus recently completed an independent audit confirming alignment with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards. This validation supports aerospace customers that require suppliers to maintain rigorous environmental, health and safety systems as part of qualification and ongoing compliance. The company noted that the facility is designed to scale operations while maintaining global quality and ESG practices.

About Stratasys

Stratasys provides polymer additive manufacturing systems, materials and on demand production services across aerospace, automotive, healthcare and industrial sectors. Its technologies support design agility, supply chain resilience and production of end use components for mission critical applications.

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