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

Stratasys and Materialise have teamed up to revolutionize the investment casting industry with their new 3D Printing Build Processor. This innovative solution enables manufacturers to produce high-quality master patterns faster and more efficiently than ever before, streamlining production and reducing costs. The partnership combines Stratasys’ expertise in additive manufacturing with Materialise’s cutting-edge software to offer a seamless, automated process for creating durable patterns suitable for investment casting.

3D Printing’s Role in Investment Casting

Investment casting is a process that demands precision and high-quality materials, often used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical equipment manufacturing. Traditionally, the creation of master patterns was a time-consuming and expensive process, requiring highly skilled labor. The introduction of 3D printing has brought significant improvements to this process, making it quicker, more flexible, and cost-effective.

With the Stratasys and Materialise collaboration, manufacturers now have access to a Build Processor that simplifies and automates the creation of patterns. The system offers superior surface quality and intricate details, meeting the stringent demands of industries reliant on investment casting.

the Build Processor

1. Enhanced Precision: The processor leverages advanced algorithms to ensure that patterns are produced with minimal deviation, ensuring the highest level of accuracy.
2. Reduced Production Time: By integrating 3D printing, the time taken to produce master patterns is drastically reduced, enabling manufacturers to meet tighter deadlines.
3. Cost-Efficiency: Traditional methods of producing patterns are not only labor-intensive but also expensive. 3D printing with this build processor slashes these costs by eliminating many of the manual processes.
4. Seamless Integration: The processor works seamlessly with Stratasys 3D printers, providing manufacturers with a hassle-free way to create patterns directly from their CAD models.

A Powerful Partnership

Stratasys and Materialise are both leaders in their respective fields of 3D printing and additive manufacturing software. Stratasys is known for its cutting-edge 3D printing hardware, while Materialise has long been a pioneer in software development for additive manufacturing. Together, their Build Processor is set to revolutionize the investment casting market by offering unparalleled quality, speed, and precision.