Stratasys claims to have achieved a 22% year-over-year increase in system reliability for its F900 industrial 3D printer, based on targeted 2025 manufacturing improvements developed with its industrial Customer Advisory Board (CAB).
The company says it has 'addressed production-scale challenges' to support customers in using additive manufacturing for real-world end-use parts and tooling.
By strengthening reliability, transparency, and workflow optimisation across its installed base, Stratasys says customers realised higher overall equipment effectiveness, improved quality reporting, and greater process repeatability. In turn, the company suggests that customers have enjoyed reduced carbon impact, fewer production disruptions, and better cost-per-part performance.
Stratasys' Customer Advisory Board is composed of aerospace, defence, and automotive manufacturing leaders who 'actively use additive manufacturing in production at scale.' It includes the likes of General Motors, Toyota, TE Connectivity, SCOT FORGE, National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), General Atomics, Aston Martin F1, Northrop Grumman, RP+M, Sikorsky, Siemens Mobility, Boeing, Ford, and Lockheed Martin.
Representatives from these manufacturers work to identify barriers limiting wider industrial adoption and define the technical, operational, and economic standards required for scalable deployment.
“The Customer Advisory Board ensures our strategy is grounded in the operational realities of industrial manufacturing,” said Foster Ferguson, Vice President, Industrial Business Unit, Stratasys. “Their input directly shapes our priorities, from validated material performance and reliability metrics to integrated digital workflows and automation frameworks that enable repeatable, scalable production.”
To build upon the 2025 improvements this year, the CAB has formlaised three strategic execution pillars. They cover validated production data, credible material standards, and performance benchmarking, as well as integrated end-to-end workflows, automation and multi-site fleet management. Ecosystem enablement, education, and broader industry adoption are also in demand.
“The Customer Advisory Board is invaluable in driving strong adoption of additive to the overall manufacturing ecosystem,” said Rich Garrity, President, Chief Business Unit Officer, Stratasys. “Having their insight into what works, what doesn’t and how additive can fit onto their factory floor leads to better products and better outcomes for everyone.”
