Stratasys Secures Subaru Partnership, Accelerating Automotive Tooling with New 3D Print Head
Event summary
- Stratasys' new T25 High Speed Head for the F770 3D printer has enabled Subaru to cut tooling development time by over 50%.
- Subaru has reduced overall prototyping and tooling costs by 70% through adoption of the new print head.
- The T25 High Speed Head increases print speed for 36-inch tools by 96% compared to the standard head.
- Subaru is consolidating production onto the Stratasys F770 platform, improving repeatability and part quality.
The big picture
The partnership highlights the growing trend of automotive manufacturers leveraging additive manufacturing for tooling and prototyping, driven by the need for faster development cycles and greater supply chain resilience. Subaru’s significant cost reductions (70%) demonstrate the potential ROI for manufacturers adopting Stratasys’ solutions, potentially accelerating broader industry adoption. This move also reduces Subaru’s reliance on traditional, longer-lead-time manufacturing processes, increasing agility in a rapidly changing market.
What we're watching
- Adoption Rate
- The success of the T25 head hinges on broader adoption within the automotive sector and beyond, as manufacturers increasingly seek to shorten tooling lead times and reduce costs.
- Competitive Landscape
- Stratasys' gains will be tempered by the competitive response from other additive manufacturing providers vying for automotive tooling contracts.
- Margin Impact
- Stratasys' ability to maintain margins will depend on its capacity to scale production of the T25 head and manage associated costs as demand increases.
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