Stratasys Introduces New Materials, Features and Software to Advance Additive Manufacturing Productivity

Stratasys has announced a wide range of enhancements across its additive manufacturing platforms, offering new materials, process improvements and software tools designed to increase throughput and reliability. For aerospace manufacturers that depend on high performance polymers, precise dimensional control and dependable repeatability, the updates represent a meaningful step forward.

Expanded Capabilities Across Core Platforms

Stratasys introduced improvements to its FDM, SAF, P3 DLP and SLA platforms, each aimed at boosting efficiency in production scale additive environments.

FDM Platform

• A new CoatReady print mode for ULTEM 9085 resin on the F900 improves surface finish and reduces manual post processing.
• ULTEM 9085 Filament CG for the F3300 offers tighter diameter tolerance and full traceability suitable for aerospace programs.
• A Nylon 12CF T40 tip for the Fortus 450mc nearly doubles build speed for larger parts by enabling a thicker slice setting.
• The Fortus FDC platform now supports ULTEM 9085 in Aircraft Gray and ASA Black, adding flexibility for high strength applications.
• The ABS Fortus PLUS TrueRefill option reduces material costs and packaging waste, offering a more sustainable supply model.

SAF Platform

• A new Enhanced Accuracy Mode for SAF PP on the H350 printer improves thermal consistency, reduces warp and enhances dimensional stability for larger builds.

P3 DLP and SLA Enhancements

• Ultracur3D RG 3280, a ceramic filled material for P3 printers, supports high temperature tooling with a heat deflection point exceeding 280 degrees Celsius.
• LayerControl Plus software for the Neo800 Plus SLA platform uses predictive thermal control to reduce defects and stabilize build quality.

Relevance for Aerospace Manufacturing

The updates align closely with the needs of aerospace suppliers working to expand the role of polymer additive manufacturing. Key benefits include:

• Expanded access to aerospace grade materials with traceability, particularly ULTEM 9085, which is widely used in aircraft interiors and certified applications.
• Improved surface finish and higher deposition rates that help transition additive manufacturing from prototyping to low rate production.
• Greater dimensional accuracy on SAF platforms that support tooling, jigs, fixtures and flight ready components.
• High temperature tooling materials that allow aerospace teams to shorten lead times and reduce reliance on external machine shops.
• Software based process controls that support traceability, repeatability and quality assurance objectives.

Implications for the Industry

These developments strengthen the case for broader use of additive manufacturing across aerospace production, sustainment and MRO operations. As aircraft build rates climb and tooling demand rises, the combination of faster throughput, higher accuracy and more temperature resistant materials can help suppliers address bottlenecks and improve responsiveness.

Engineering and procurement teams may find particular value in the improved FDM capabilities, which touch on both performance and cost, as well as the expanded high temperature tooling options. Continued validation under aerospace material standards and integration into existing qualification frameworks will determine how quickly these upgrades make their way into production environments.

About Stratasys

Stratasys provides industrial additive manufacturing systems, materials and software solutions for customers in aerospace, automotive, healthcare and industrial markets. The company focuses on enabling more efficient and flexible production through polymer based additive technologies.