Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures

Mantle software update enables mould features up to 80% thinner that TrueShape metal 3D printing technology was previously capable of

Top Definition, available via an over-the-air software release, will allow users to directly print features as thin as 0.2mm, while 'dramatically improving' the as-printed strength of small features previously too fragile to print.

By Sam Davies

/ 31 Jul 2025

trinckle's automated 3D printed fixture software now available in Stratasys GrabCAD Print Pro

The TCT Award-winning software, which automates the design of custom fixtures, has been integrated following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two companies back in April.

By TCT Team

/ 21 Jul 2025

Stratasys & Automation Intelligence launch dedicated tooling facility to support North American manufacturers

Operating out of Automation Intelligence’s manufacturing site in Flint, Michigan, the North American Stratasys Tooling Center has been designed to assist manufacturers in the validation and scaling up of practical AM applications.

By Sam Davies

/ 11 Jun 2025

Robotic arm being used in the new North American Stratasys Tooling Center. - Stratasys

Additive manufacturing adoption within the tooling industry

Thomas Eberius, Senior Consultant at the ACAM Aachen Center for Additive Manufacturing GmbH shares insights on AM as a key enabler for eco-effective value creation in the tooling industry.

By TCT Team

/ 29 May 2025

Additive manufacturing adoption within the tooling industry

Stratasys signs MOU with trinckle GmbH; launches PolyJet ToughONE White material ahead of RAPID + TCT

Stratasys is to integrate trinckle 3D GmbH's fixturemate software into its GrabCAD Print Pro software package after the two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) ahead of RAPID + TCT.

By Sam Davies

/ 7 Apr 2025

Xact Metal installs 150th metal 3D printer and celebrates second highest quarterly revenue in Q4 2024

The company has put the successful period down to its ‘application and industry focus’, with Xact Metal receiving new and repeat orders from ‘industry-leading customers.’

By Sam Davies

/ 17 Jan 2025

ArcelorMittal deploys Stratasys F370 to support tooling and prototyping needs

The F370 is being leveraged by ArcelorMittal to create complex tooling, jigs, fixtures, and functional prototypes, with 'significantly reduced' lead times and enhanced design flexibility being reported.

By Sam Davies

/ 17 Dec 2024

An antenna holder that encapsulates the antenna wire. The 3D printing process is paused to insert the antenna wire and then restarted to ensure the antenna is fully protected by the 3D pri...

Peak performance: A circular approach to additive toolmaking

Sam Davies speaks to Airtech about a circular approach to toolmaking that helped Brumos Motorsport achieve Pikes Peak International Hill Climb success.

By Sam Davies

/ 11 Dec 2024

#203 Mantle CEO Ted Sorom: 'We’re trying to build a business, not just an interesting technology.'

On this episode of the Additive Insight podcast, we're joined by Mantle CEO Ted Sorom, who provides insights on the decision to focus on tooling applications, how the TrueShape process works, and the industry acceptance of the technology.

By TCT Team

/ 27 Sep 2024

trinckle announces updates to 3D printed fixture design software

fixturemate 2.2 is said to focus on improvements to usability and speed of design alongside bug fixes and customer-requested features.

By TCT Team

/ 23 Sep 2024

trickle adds new support generation features - trinckle

Airtech and Ascent Aerospace partner on 3D printed tooling for aerospace and defence

The specialty-formulated additive manufacturing materials company and aerospace tooling company believe the agreement will provide imperative materials expertise to challenging large-format tooling applications.

By TCT Team

/ 11 Sep 2024

Ascent Aerospace 3D printed tooling - Ascent

Ford harnesses Formlabs SLA & SLS 3D printing technology to prototype Electric Explorer vehicle parts

Ford Motor Company has leveraged SLA and SLS 3D printing technology from Formlabs to prototype a series of components in the development of its Electric Explorer vehicle.

By Sam Davies

/ 20 Aug 2024