Manufacturers Can Now Quickly Produce High-Quality Master Patterns for Investment Casting Production with New 3D Printing Build Processor from Stratasys and Materialise

In collaboration with Materialise, Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) today announced the launch of the Stratasys Neo Build Processor for Investment Casting, a unique solution designed to accelerate the production of high-quality investment casting master patterns.

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Manufacturers Can Now Quickly Produce High-Quality Master Patterns for Investment Casting Production with New 3D Printing Build Processor from Stratasys and Materialise (Photo: Business Wire)

This new build processor, developed for Stratasys Neo450 and Neo800 stereolithography (SLA) 3D printers, offers up to 50% faster file processing and significantly enhanced print speeds, streamlining the 3D printing workflow for manufacturers and service bureaus in the aerospace and other demanding industries.

3D printing master patterns can reduce the investment casting production time from weeks to days, potentially resulting in up to 75% time savings compared to traditional methods of manufacturing, including wax mold and CNC machining. The ability to rapidly produce intricate designs that were previously unachievable with conventional techniques opens up new possibilities for innovation in part design and functionality, specifically with small-series production runs.

The Stratasys Neo Build Processor for Investment Casting is particularly beneficial for manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors, where speed, precision, and cost-effectiveness are paramount. Combining Somos WaterShed AF resin, Neo SLA technology, and advanced Materialise software with the variable layer thickness feature, produces highly accurate 3D printed master patterns requiring minimal finishing. This streamlined process is designed to yield exceptional metal castings in record time.

“This new build processor advances our mission to provide faster, more efficient solutions for producing high-quality master patterns,” said Rani Hagag, Chief Health Care and Consumer Business Officer at Stratasys. “Partnering with Materialise exemplifies how Stratasys collaborates with industry leaders to drive innovation and help our customers achieve their most challenging production goals with greater speed and precision.”