Stratasys Direct and Xometry Partner to Deliver High-Performance 3D Printed Parts on Demand
March 04 2021 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Customers can now purchase high-performance
nylon parts produced by Stratasys Direct through Xometry’s global
custom manufacturing marketplace
Stratasys Direct Manufacturing will be providing several new
high-performance nylon material options to customers of Xometry’s
global custom manufacturing marketplace, the two companies
announced. Xometry’s customer base of startups to Fortune 100
companies is now able to tap Stratasys Direct’s deep expertise and
substantial manufacturing capacity in SLS 3D printing. The new
options are available on Xometry.com immediately.
Selective laser sintering is a powder bed 3D printing technology
in which a laser melts polymer powder into a solid structure. It is
among the most popular 3D printing technologies used at Stratasys
Direct given its applicability to prototyping, tooling and certain
limited-run production applications. However, SLS is also a complex
technology to use effectively and consistently. Stratasys Direct
brings years of experience providing high-quality SLS parts for
many of the world’s leading manufacturing companies.
Stratasys Direct is offering four nylon materials through
Xometry:
- Nylon 11 EX: A tough, white, impact-resistant nylon
popular in complex ductwork, thin-walled components, and snap-fit
designs.
- Nylon 11 HST: A nylon material with mineral fiber for
temperature resistance and stiffness, popular for structural
components, enclosures, and load-bearing applications at elevated
temperatures.
- Nylon 12 AF: An aluminum-filled composite nylon
providing strong, stiff parts with a metallic appearance,
applicable for functional components, jigs and fixtures, and
metallic prototypes.
- Nylon 12 CF: A carbon fiber-filled nylon material that
is resistant to high temperatures and wear, with high strength and
stiffness, applicable for underhood components in vehicles and wind
tunnel display models.
Additive manufacturing is increasingly becoming a must-have part
of any manufacturer’s business strategy, but expertise is in short
supply, observed Stratasys Americas President Rich Garrity. “We
have built up the technical expertise and quality processes needed
for the most demanding requirements in the world, which is why the
world’s leading energy, aerospace, and automotive companies trust
us,” he said. “Joining Xometry’s marketplace will make
high-performance nylon SLS parts more accessible to a broader
community of manufacturers worldwide.”
“Xometry is built to help lead the charge for the
democratization of 3D printing and other manufacturing solutions,”
said Randy Altschuler, CEO of Xometry. “A key component to
improving accessibility and simplifying the sourcing of custom
components is partnering with trusted suppliers like Stratasys
Direct Manufacturing, whose expertise in SLS manufacturing is
unrivaled. That’s why we’re excited to announce that Stratasys
Direct is the exclusive provider of these high-performance SLS
materials.”
With over 30 years of experience, Stratasys Direct Manufacturing
provides rapid prototyping and production parts using one of the
broadest sets of additive and conventional technologies of any
service bureau in North America. It leverages a team of 3D
printing, design, and engineering experts and distinguishes itself
for its ability to provide high-requirement, serialized production
components for industries such as aerospace and energy. Stratasys
Direct has produced more than 20 million parts and completed more
than 300,000 projects to date.
Xometry is the largest marketplace for custom
manufacturing, connecting customers with optimal manufacturing
solutions through patented AI technology. Xometry provides
on-demand manufacturing, industrial supply materials, and financing
solutions to a diverse customer base, ranging from startups to
small manufacturers to Fortune 100 companies. Xometry’s global
network of over 5,000 partner manufacturing facilities enables us
to maintain consistently fast lead times while offering a broad
array of capabilities, including CNC machining, 3D printing, sheet
metal fabrication, injection molding, and urethane casting.
Xometry's customers include BMW, Dell Technologies, General
Electric, Bosch, and NASA. Additionally, Xometry offers its
supplier network an array of financing solutions to improve cash
flow and achieve better growth and efficiency. For more
information, visit xometry.com or follow @xometry.
Stratasys (NASDAQ:SSYS) is leading the global shift to
additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for
industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products, and
healthcare. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer
materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys
solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the
product value chain. The world’s leading organizations turn to
Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to
manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.
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