Prototyping Examples
FDM Helps Automotive-Products Supplier Streamline Design
“Spending a few thousand dollars on a prototype saves us months in engineering time.”
Bruce Vanisacker, Dana Corporation
“Spending a few thousand dollars on a prototype saves us months in engineering time.”
Bruce Vanisacker, Dana Corporation
The efficient [FDM] process allows us to do more iterations than we could with other processes. That results in better designed components."
Mike Storp, Bell Helicopter
Mike Storp, Bell Helicopter
Stratasys Customers who are saving time and money using FDM technology:
“Some of the reason we wanted to bring RP in-house was to be able to define the aesthetics more quickly. And we also wanted to get testable models faster. I guess the bottom line was faster!” Eric Bartkus, Access Business Group
FDM Dashboard Prototype Holds Tight Tolerances; Improves Design
"Dimensional accuracy and dimensional stability were critical for design verification. FDM gave us both."
Tae Sun Byun, Hyundai Mobis
"Dimensional accuracy and dimensional stability were critical for design verification. FDM gave us both."
Tae Sun Byun, Hyundai Mobis
Automotive Filter Maker Tests PPSF Prototypes on V8 Engine
"Vibration affects filter efficiency, so it was important to mount the prototype directly on the engine for accurate testing."
Russ Jensen, Parker Hannifin – Racor
"Vibration affects filter efficiency, so it was important to mount the prototype directly on the engine for accurate testing."
Russ Jensen, Parker Hannifin – Racor
Dramatically increased potential user understanding and acceptance of new medical technology for Honeywell
"We look at the complexity and size of the part. We like to use FDM because we like the material properties of ABS. It's easy to finish, strong, and it approximates injection-molded plastic." Dan Cunagin, Logica
"We look at the complexity and size of the part. We like to use FDM because we like the material properties of ABS. It's easy to finish, strong, and it approximates injection-molded plastic." Dan Cunagin, Logica
For Medical Tools, Functional Prototypes Improve Design
“At Medtronic-Sofamor Danek, cutting-edge medical technology takes new shape, thanks in part to FDM rapid prototyping technology.”
Troy McDonald, Medtronic–Sofamor Danek
“At Medtronic-Sofamor Danek, cutting-edge medical technology takes new shape, thanks in part to FDM rapid prototyping technology.”
Troy McDonald, Medtronic–Sofamor Danek
“Had we relied on formulas and CAD models rather than functional models, we might never have found the optimal design.”
Dominic Amae, Logitech
Dominic Amae, Logitech
Toro sees savings of $500k and a 283 week reduction in product development time.
“The material for FDM is inexpensive: we can build 60 to 70 parts with a single spool of plastic.” Saroj Manandhar, Toro
“The material for FDM is inexpensive: we can build 60 to 70 parts with a single spool of plastic.” Saroj Manandhar, Toro
“Because the FDM prototypes held up under these conditions, I’m confident that we can begin rapid manufacturing of ATM components with FDM.”
Rich Lute, Diebold
Rich Lute, Diebold
FDM Improves Performance of Company's Seven Race Teams
"We wanted to model with the strong thermoplastics available for FDM - Polycarbonate and Polyphenylsulfone."
Mark Bringle, Joe Gibbs Racing
"We wanted to model with the strong thermoplastics available for FDM - Polycarbonate and Polyphenylsulfone."
Mark Bringle, Joe Gibbs Racing
“Because of the concept models we didn’t have to guess if the customer would like the T3– we knew from the very beginning.”
Eric Bielefeld, Bullard
Eric Bielefeld, Bullard
Motorcycle Maker Accelerates Engine Design with FDM Prototyping
"To keep Ducati at the forefront of engine design, we sought a technology that could make accurate, durable prototypes quickly."
Piero Giusti, Ducati
"To keep Ducati at the forefront of engine design, we sought a technology that could make accurate, durable prototypes quickly."
Piero Giusti, Ducati
“For the first time since I’ve been in this industry, all the parts fit together during the pilot, which is not typical of injection mold tooling.”
Rich Conover, Oreck Manufacturing Company
Rich Conover, Oreck Manufacturing Company
“Toy making is a unique craft; not every CAD draftsperson is able to sit down and design a toy well."
Joe Pizzo, Rapid Models & Prototypes, Inc.
Joe Pizzo, Rapid Models & Prototypes, Inc.
Design Firm Reduce Engine Tooling Costs By 75%
"With FDM, we can quickly evaluate design changes. When we commit to production injection-mold tools, we're confident they will be right the first time."
Steve Prentice, Steve Prentice Design, Ltd
"With FDM, we can quickly evaluate design changes. When we commit to production injection-mold tools, we're confident they will be right the first time."
Steve Prentice, Steve Prentice Design, Ltd
“I thought this would be a good opportunity to see how the polycarbonate material would hold up in a demanding application."
Kirk Moswen
Kirk Moswen
FDM Helps Deliver Shorter R&D Times and High Quality
“FDM has advantages that include part strength and ease of modification. These are important traits when assembling prototypes for confirmation of quality and suitability of design.” Choi Hae Seok, Hanil E-Hwa
“FDM has advantages that include part strength and ease of modification. These are important traits when assembling prototypes for confirmation of quality and suitability of design.” Choi Hae Seok, Hanil E-Hwa
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