Stratasys

Stratasys develops and manufactures industrial-grade polymer 3D printing solutions, providing advanced additive manufacturing technologies such as Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and PolyJet. The company offers a comprehensive ecosystem of 3D printers, materials, software, and services designed to support the entire product lifecycle, from initial design and rapid prototyping to production tooling and direct manufacturing of end-use parts. Their systems enable enhanced product development and efficient production across various industrial applications.

The company was founded in 1989 by S. Scott Crump and his wife, Lisa Crump, in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Scott Crump conceived the foundational FDM technology in 1988, inspired by a desire to create a toy for his daughter using a makeshift hot glue gun, which sparked the insight into layer-by-layer material extrusion. This breakthrough innovation formed the core of Stratasys’s initial offerings and laid the groundwork for their extensive portfolio.

Stratasys serves a diverse range of industries, enabling companies to accelerate product innovation and optimize manufacturing processes. The company’s vision centers on establishing polymer additive manufacturing as the preferred method for production across key industries, emphasizing reliability, scalability, and sustainability. They aim to be the foremost provider of polymer 3D printing solutions, driving engineering rigor and delivering tangible customer outcomes throughout the product development and production journey.