Stratasys takes its largest FDM titan order for a direct digital manufacturing application

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(2008), "Stratasys takes its largest FDM titan order for a direct digital manufacturing application", Assembly Automation, Vol. 28 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/aa.2008.03328aab.005

Stratasys takes its largest FDM titan order for a direct digital manufacturing application

Stratasys takes its largest FDM titan order for a direct digital manufacturing application

Six machines added to existing installation for total of 12 machines

Stratasys today announced its largest FDM titan order to date – six FDM titan systems sold to a Fortune 500 company in June, which will employ them for direct digital manufacturing. The company will add them to its existing six titans at the same location, bringing its total to 12 systems.

The 12 systems are being evaluated and results documented in preparation for the company's migration to direct digital manufacturing. “This installation by a global manufacturer reaffirms industry observers' and our belief that DDM is here now, and that progressive companies are taking it seriously,” says FDM Product Manager Patrick Robb. “Fortune 500 companies do not make this kind of investment unless they are serious about capitalising on the opportunities for DDM. Some of the benefits of DDM include reduced or eliminated tooling costs, no waiting time for tooling, and a more cost efficient process when production runs are small.”

In a 2006 survey, 42 percent of Stratasys machine owners say they use their additive fabrication (rapid prototyping) system for at least some manufacturing of end-use parts.

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