Stratasys 3D Printers, Advanced Technology Systems

Fortus Success Stories

Fortus customers use their systems to build conceptual models, functional prototypes, manufacturing tools, and end-use parts. Fortus systems are installed around the world and are used in most industries. Read these real stories to see how engineers are using FDM (fused deposition modeling) technology to improve efficiency and gain a fast ROI.

Functional Prototyping View All

Prototypes produced by Fortus Systems can be used throughout the design and functional testing process.

Toro sees savings of $500K and a 283 week reduction in product development time.

Over two years, for various projects, including this sprinkler, Stratasys FDM allowed Toro to reduce product development time by 283 weeks, and it saved $500,000 on tooling and service bureau costs.

Manufacturing Tools View All

Manufacturing tools such as jigs, fixtures, drill guides and check gauges can be quickly and cost effectively produced with Fortus 3D Production Systems

BMW produces jigs and fixtures in hours, not weeks and reduces part weight by 72%.

BMW speeds production by creating fabrication and assembly tools via direct digital manufacturing. No outsourced machining means the fabrication and assembly tools are produced in hours, not weeks. One tool takes as little as two hours to build. With an average auto maker using over 400 assembly tools per vehicle, the money and time-savings potential is enormous.

End-Use View All

Manufacturing parts with a Fortus 3D Production System can be a cost-effective and simpler alternative.

Klock Werks produced custom bike parts in 5 days, reducing production time 82%

Klock Werks Kustom Cycles used direct digital manufacturing with FDM to make custom end-use motorcycle parts directly from CAD files without tooling. The parts were strong and accurate enough for permanent use on the bike, saving $13,000 and three weeks.