Stratasys Enhances Its 3D Printing Portfolio
Stratasys has introduced significant advancements in the PolyJet 3D printing space, unveiling new printers, materials, and software capabilities. These announcements, made ahead of the RAPID + TCT event, are set to empower manufacturers with more versatile and cost-effective solutions for additive manufacturing.
Introducing the J850 Core: Optimized for Engineering Teams
The latest addition to the PolyJet 3D printing lineup is the J850 Core 3D printer. Designed for engineering teams focused on functional prototyping, the J850 Core provides access to PolyJet performance and material versatility without the need for full-color features. Stratasys emphasizes that this new system is available for order from the end of April and is well-suited for producing enclosures, housings, jigs, fixtures, and other functional prototypes.
The J850 Core supports a wide range of materials, including rigid, flexible, transparent, and PolyJet ToughONE options. Its large build tray and high-speed print modes make it an attractive choice for teams looking to validate parts quickly and efficiently. According to Rich Garrity, President and Chief Business Unit Officer at Stratasys, “The J850 Core printer is built for how PolyJet is used today by engineering teams that need to move fast and validate parts every day. It brings the performance and material capabilities customers expect, at a practical price point that supports the ability to scale across more teams and more applications.”
P3 MED Silicone 25A: Advancing Medical 3D Printing
In partnership with Sin-Etsu, Stratasys has also introduced P3 MED Silicone 25A, a biocompatible silicone material engineered for patient-specific medical devices and low-volume production parts. Available exclusively for Origin printers and certified to ISO 10993 standards, this new material brings authentic silicone properties—such as elasticity, durability, and resistance to heat, chemicals, and aging—to medical additive manufacturing.
P3 MED Silicone 25A opens new possibilities for the production of hearing aids, CPAP masks, orthotics, prosthetics, and other healthcare applications. Erez Ben Zvi, Vice President of Healthcare at Stratasys, notes, “Combining authentic silicone properties with biocompatibility on the Origin system provides manufacturers the ability to produce durable, high-precision parts without molds or tooling, making additive manufacturing more practical and cost-effective for healthcare applications.”
Software Innovation: GrabCAD Additive App Suite
To complement its hardware and materials, Stratasys is launching the new Additive App Suite for GrabCAD, developed in collaboration with software partner trinckle. Expected to launch with 10 apps and expanding to 15 by the Formnext event in November, this suite brings automated design tools for proven industrial applications directly into GrabCAD Print and GrabCAD Print Pro workflows.
The integration of these apps aims to cut down on design bottlenecks, enabling manufacturing engineers to generate production tooling without disrupting established engineering workflows. With flexible licensing models, the software suite supports both individual users and enterprise deployments, facilitating a smooth transition from trial to full-scale adoption. The Additive App Suite marks the first step in Stratasys’ broader platform vision for GrabCAD, connecting engineers, applications, and additive workflows within a unified ecosystem.
Victor Gerdes, Vice President of Software at Stratasys, states, “By transforming GrabCAD Print into a platform that guides engineers through automated, production-ready workflows, we’re making additive manufacturing faster and more accessible across the factory floor.”
New SAF PA12 Material for Production-Grade Performance
Another notable development is the launch of SAF PA12, a material designed to deliver production-grade performance with lower costs and faster print times. According to Stratasys, SAF PA12 offers up to 14% lower total cost of ownership compared to previous materials, while producing strong, resilient, and dimensionally accurate parts. This consistency in build quality supports reliable, repeatable industrial manufacturing and helps manufacturers scale production applications with confidence.
Neil Hopkinson, Vice President of SAF Technology at Stratasys, explains, “The new SAF PA12 delivers production-grade performance for industrial additive manufacturing, with strong, resilient, and dimensionally accurate parts with consistent quality. By combining reliability with lower operating costs, manufacturers can confidently scale production applications, streamline workflows, and expand the use of additive manufacturing across multiple parts and processes.”
Conclusion: A New Era for PolyJet 3D Printing
With the introduction of the J850 Core printer, P3 MED Silicone 25A material, GrabCAD Additive App Suite, and SAF PA12, Stratasys continues to push the boundaries of PolyJet 3D printing. These innovations provide manufacturers with greater flexibility, speed, and cost-efficiency, enabling teams to adopt additive manufacturing for a broader range of applications. As the industry evolves, Stratasys’ commitment to expanding its portfolio ensures that engineering and healthcare teams have the tools and materials they need to stay ahead.
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