3D Printed Production Parts

Manufacture production parts on-demand, without the high cost and long lead times of traditional machining and molding technologies.

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Car Hood Scoop 3D printed with Statasys Carbon Fiber FDM Material

Carbon Fiber Hood Scoop 3D printed using Stratasys FDM Carbon Fiber

Break Free From Typical Production Constraints

Making products with 3D printing avoids the lead time and cost of machining and molding.

3D printing requires no production tooling so you can bypass traditional time and cost constraints to quickly manufacture products. Print parts on-demand and save on inventory and storage while avoiding the lead times associated with designing and creating production tooling. Whether you’re making aircraft parts or fashion accessories, 3D printing provides a scalable process for making custom and mid-volume production economically viable, and higher volume production more efficient than traditional processes.

Benefits of 3D Printing for Production Parts

Cost efficiency: Eliminates the need for expensive tooling and molds, making it cost-effective for low-volume production
Design flexibility: Enables the creation of complex geometries and intricate designs that are difficult or impossible to make with traditional manufacturing
Material efficiency: Uses only the material needed, reducing waste and lowering material costs
Customization: Easily produce customized parts tailored to specific needs without additional costs
Supply chain simplification: On-demand production reduces the need for large inventories and minimizes supply chain risks

3D Printers most relevant for Industrial Production Parts

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H350® SAF Printer

H350® powder bed technology offers the most cost-effective solution for printing production parts at scale.

Origin® Two

Origin® Two elevates industrial 3D printing with unparalleled accuracy, proven repeatability, tight tolerances, and a superb smooth surface finish, ideal for final production parts.

FDM® Printers

FDM® printers provide industrial-grade printing capabilities with a highly versatile range of materials, perfect for producing durable end-use parts.

Neo® Stereolithography (SLA) Printer

Defined by their simple yet robust design, open material compatibility, and high reliability, making them excellent for consistent production of final parts.

J850 TechStyle™ Printer

3DFashion technology prints designs directly onto textiles and garments, enabling the production of customized, high-quality fashion products.

H350® powder bed technology offers the most cost-effective solution for printing production parts at scale.

Origin® Two elevates industrial 3D printing with unparalleled accuracy, proven repeatability, tight tolerances, and a superb smooth surface finish, ideal for final production parts.

FDM® printers provide industrial-grade printing capabilities with a highly versatile range of materials, perfect for producing durable end-use parts.

Defined by their simple yet robust design, open material compatibility, and high reliability, making them excellent for consistent production of final parts.

3DFashion technology prints designs directly onto textiles and garments, enabling the production of customized, high-quality fashion products.

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Traditional vs. 3D Printing

With 3D printing, you have an alternative to the limitations of conventional manufacturing.

The traditional way to make things – machining and molding – has inherent constraints. As this solution guide shows, 3D printing with SAF powder bed technology offers an effective alternative.

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Production Parts Main Industries

Virtually any industry that manufactures products can benefit from the efficiencies of 3D printing.

Aerospace

Stratasys 3D printing solutions offer the materials and processes to satisfy regulatory requirements of the air and space industry.

Automotive

3D printing is the perfect solution for highly customized parts and viable low to mid-volume production.

Consumer Products

Develop and deliver your products faster by leveraging 3D printing’s ability to make the production cycle more agile.

Fashion

Fuse art, expression and technology with Stratasys Direct-to-Textile 3D fashion technology.

Stratasys 3D printing solutions offer the materials and processes to satisfy regulatory requirements of the air and space industry.

3D printing is the perfect solution for highly customized parts and viable low to mid-volume production.

Develop and deliver your products faster by leveraging 3D printing’s ability to make the production cycle more agile.

Fuse art, expression and technology with Stratasys Direct-to-Textile 3D fashion technology.

"(3D printing) allows us to manufacture orthotics with amazing specifications and unique features that weren’t possible in traditional orthotic manufacturing."

Tim Ganley, Managing Director, Go Orthotics

Customer Success Story

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Post-processing may include steps such as sanding, painting, or coating to achieve the desired finish and mechanical properties.

3D printing can be more environmentally friendly than traditional manufacturing due to reduced material waste and the ability to produce parts locally, reducing transportation emissions.

3D printed production parts are functional, customer-ready components made directly from digital designs. They enable faster turnaround, lower costs, and easier design updates for low- to mid-volume production.

As an additive process, there’s no need to use molds, jigs, or fixtures to manufacture 3D printed production parts.

Shorter lead times with no tooling delays
Lower per-part costs for small to mid-size batches
Greater design freedom for complex or lightweight parts
Reduced material waste
Digital inventory and on-demand production
Streamlined supply chains with localized or just-in-time manufacturing

FDM®: Industrial-strength thermoplastics for large, durable parts
SAF® (H350®): High-volume, repeatable production of functional components
P3™ DLP: Tight tolerances and excellent surface finish
SLA (Neo®): Parts with superior detail and finish

Stratasys offers materials like ABS, ASA, PC, Nylon, ULTEM™, carbon-fiber composites, elastomers like TPU, and more. Filter for strength, heat resistance, flexibility, and/or compliance, depending on your application.

Many parts can be printed within 1–2 days, especially for short runs. Larger batches or certification-heavy applications may take longer but are still significantly faster than traditional production timelines.

Industries like aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, industrial equipment, and medical all benefit from using additive manufacturing as part of their production parts toolkit.

Start by sharing your part requirements. Our team will help select the right printer, material, and process to meet your production needs – whether you're scaling a pilot or replacing traditional manufacturing altogether.

3D Printed Production Parts

Break Free From Typical Production Constraints

Making products with 3D printing avoids the lead time and cost of machining and molding.

Benefits of 3D Printing for Production Parts

3D Printers most relevant for Industrial Production Parts

H350® SAF Printer

Origin® Two

FDM® Printers

Neo® Stereolithography (SLA) Printer

J850 TechStyle™ Printer

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Traditional vs. 3D Printing

With 3D printing, you have an alternative to the limitations of conventional manufacturing.

Production Parts Main Industries

Aerospace

Automotive

Consumer Products

Fashion

"(3D printing) allows us to manufacture orthotics with amazing specifications and unique features that weren’t possible in traditional orthotic manufacturing."

FAQ

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