EDEN PRAIRIE, MN, and REHOVOT, Israel, Apr 8, 2025 – Stratasys Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with German-based software company, trinckle 3D GmbH, to integrate its fixturemate software into Stratasys’ GrabCAD Print Pro software package.
The integration will complete Stratasys’ tooling workflow. It allows for simplified fixture design by non-CAD-designers and broadens the range of users who can benefit from the capabilities of GrabCAD software, expanding the opportunity for innovation while creating a seamless workflow from design to production.
Fixturemate allows manufacturers without CAD skills to create and customize 3D-printed fixtures in Stratasys’ GrabCAD Print Pro. This collaboration is designed to broaden the reach of GrabCAD Print Pro, meeting the growing need for fixture and tooling solutions in industries like industrial, contract manufacturing, transportation, repair services, and service bureaus.
“Eliminating the need for specialized CAD skills gives customers flexibility with their manufacturing workforce when it comes to the development of complex fixtures and tooling,” said Victor Gerdes, vice president, software, Stratasys. “This new offering is targeted at delivering significant savings in time and workforce development, while allowing customers to use our solutions for both print preparation as well as critical design tasks for manufacturing.”
The Fixturemate software streamlines designing custom fixtures by automating key tasks. Manufacturers can create holding solutions while reducing the time and effort required with traditional methods. The software package analyzes fixture geometry to design fixtures that provide a secure hold while leaving necessary areas accessible for machining, inspection, or assembly. Integrated with Stratasys’s GrabCAD Print Pro, fixturemate helps speed production, lower material waste, and improve manufacturing efficiency.
“We’re removing one of the biggest barriers in additive manufacturing, the need for specialized CAD skills and the costs associated with the manual design process,” said Florian Reichle, CEO and co-founder of trinckle 3D. “By integrating fixturemate with Stratasys’ GrabCAD Print Pro, we’re making it easier than ever for manufacturers to create custom, production-ready fixtures in minutes. This software will eliminate bottlenecks, accelerate workflows and maximize the value of additive manufacturing.”
Source: Stratasys
About Stratasys
Stratasys Ltd., established in 1989 by S. Scott Crump, specializes in additive manufacturing and 3D printing solutions using polymer-based materials. The company is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN, and Rehovot, Israel. Its product lineup includes 3D printers, consumable materials, and software tools designed to meet the needs of diverse industries. These industries include aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods. Their technologies allow professionals to produce complex designs using ABS, polyphenylsulfone (PPSF), and polycarbonate. In 2024, the company reported annual revenue exceeding $600 million and served approximately 25,000 global customers. Stratasys employs around 2,000 people across 31 offices worldwide. Their solutions continue to drive advancements in manufacturing and enhance patient care internationally.
About trinckle 3D GmbH
trinckle 3D GmbH, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing advanced design automation software for additive manufacturing (3D printing). Their flagship product, paramate, streamlines complex design processes, enabling customer-specific adaptations across various applications, including patient-specific prosthetics, mechanically optimized industrial components, and personalized consumer goods. trinckle serves industries such as automotive, manufacturing, and medical devices, aiming to make design tools accessible even to users without CAD experience. The company has an estimated annual revenue of $2.9 million. trinckle continues to push the boundaries of design automation, contributing to research projects and partnering with industry leaders to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of 3D printing technologies.