Stratasys, a provider of polymer 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions showcased its new F3300 Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printer at the Formnext conference, November 7-10, in Frankfurt, Germany. This printer, according to the press release, offers value to manufacturing customers with reduced labor, potential for maximized uptime and higher part quality and yield, according to the press release.
The F3300 is designed with features that will transform how additive manufacturing is used in the most demanding industries such as aerospace, automotive, government/military and service bureaus. The F3300 is expected to be available for shipment beginning 2024.
Key advancements to unlock more manufacturing applications, according to the press release, include:
Faster Print Speeds with increased gantry speeds, faster extrusion rates and autocalibration
Higher part quality and yields with up to a 25% increase in accuracy and repeatability, along with printer auto-calibration
Maximized uptime with machine monitoring, extruder redundancy and an interface design that focuses on ease-of-use for human operators
Lower costs with 25-45% savings vs. other Stratasys FDM solutions
“This next-generation additive manufacturing system allows customers to scale production and reduce the need to compromise between additive and traditional manufacturing solutions,” said Rich Garrity, chief industrial business unit officer, Stratasys. “Rising global supply chain challenges, conventional capacity limitations, and application complexity are placing incredible stress on manufacturing. The F3300 allows customers to overcome production challenges, be quicker to market, and maximize their return on investment."
The F3300 is the latest addition to the Stratasys FDM family which includes the F900, F770, F450mc, and the F123 series. F3300 complements Stratasys’ F900, known for its dependability, large capacity, and use of high-performance materials.