MINNETONKA, MN and REHOVOT, Israel, July 24, 2025 – Stratasys has launched GrabCAD Print Pro 2025 to streamline additive manufacturing workflows and reduce reliance on specialized engineering resources. The update features integration of fixturemate, a design automation tool developed by trinckle that allows operators to create production-ready fixtures without any CAD experience. Additional capabilities – such as 3D textures, void body creation, and multi-session support – help manufacturers improve throughput, reduce setup time, and scale print operations across multiple jobs.
Manufacturers use additive manufacturing to improve flexibility in production, but many encounter delays due to fragmented software workflows and skilled labor. GrabCAD Print Pro 2025 addresses this by moving fixture design from design engineers to AM operators, allowing users to create fixtures within the software. This approach streamlines the process and reduces fixture development time from days to hours.
“Before GrabCAD Print Pro ’25, even a simple fixture might take a day or more and require CAD skills and a manufacturing engineer,” said Jeff McGarry, managing partner at Automation Intelligence. “With GrabCAD Print Pro ’25 and fixturemate, we’ve dramatically accelerated our design workflow, turning concepts into printable CAD models faster than ever before.”
The release builds on Stratasys’ commitment to deliver open and connected solutions that solve manufacturing challenges. Customers can now:
- Create production-ready fixtures without CAD tools or licenses, reducing fixture design time by up to 80%.
- Apply 3D textures in GrabCAD Print Pro, enhancing grip, fit, and aesthetics and avoiding file size issues.
- Use insert and void body tools to improve part functionality and reduce support material and post-processing.
- Run multiple print prep sessions in parallel, scaling setup across print jobs and increasing overnight/weekend utilization.
- Consolidate multiple software licenses into a single platform with support for all five Stratasys technologies and select third-party powder bed fusion (PBF) and stereolithography (SL) systems.
“GrabCAD Print Pro 2025 reflects our platform approach to additive manufacturing – focused on eliminating workflow barriers while expanding material and printer support,” said Victor Gerdes, vice president of software, Stratasys. “We’re addressing real-world constraints, like labor shortages and software complexity, with tools that put more capability into the hands of the people running the printers. This release gives manufacturers the flexibility and scale they need to move faster.”
Source: Stratasys
About Stratasys
Stratasys Ltd., founded in 1989 by S. Scott Crump, develops additive manufacturing and 3D printing solutions using polymer-based materials. The company is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN, and Rehovot, Israel. Its offerings include 3D printers, consumable materials, and software tools used in aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods industries. Stratasys technology supports the production of complex parts made from materials such as ABS, polyphenylsulfone (PPSF), and polycarbonate. As of 2024, the company served approximately 25,000 customers worldwide and employed about 2,000 people across 31 offices.
About trinckle 3D
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, trinckle 3D GmbH develops advanced design automation software for additive manufacturing. Its flagship product, paramate, streamlines complex design processes and supports customer-specific adaptations across applications such as prosthetics, industrial components, and personalized consumer goods. Trinckle serves industries including automotive, manufacturing, and medical devices, with a focus on accessibility—even for users without CAD expertise. The company reports an estimated annual revenue of $2.9 million. In addition to commercial efforts, trinckle collaborates on research initiatives and partners with industry leaders to advance the efficiency and reach of 3D printing technologies.