MINNETONKA, MN and REHOVOT, Israel, July 16, 2025 – Stratasys has introduced a new version of its Fortus 450mc 3D printer, marking its 10th anniversary. Still used by 92% of customers, the updated model brings expanded material support, productivity upgrades, and factory-floor-ready features to a platform known for its fidelity in mid-range FDM applications.
The Fortus 450mc printer is designed for users who entail durability, precision and repeatability. It is used in aerospace, automotive and other industrial sectors to produce high-strength jigs, fixtures, production tooling and end-use parts. The system supports a range of industrial materials for multipurpose manufacturing needs.
The Fortus 450mc printer enhances the legacy with bundled upgrades designed to improve application range, productivity, connectivity and security. New features include:
- Hardened components to support materials like FDM Nylon 12CF and Antero
- An all-materials license for full access to the Fortus 450mc materials portfolio
- A one-year license for GrabCAD Streamline Pro and GrabCAD Print Pro
GrabCAD Streamline Pro software provides enterprise-grade cybersecurity capabilities to protect Stratasys printers and the network from cyber threats and business disruptions. GrabCAD Print Pro license software provides real-time insights and workflow optimization. It includes fixturemate by trinckle, a feature that simplifies and automates custom fixture creation.
Additional upgrades planned for later this year include support for a glass-filled, fire-resistant material and improved build speeds for select materials, extending the system’s utility in production environments.
“An incredible testament to the system’s reliability is that 10 years after installation, 92% of Fortus 450mc printers are still producing parts,” said Rich Garrity, chief business unit officer at Stratasys. “With this new factory-floor-ready tooling solution, we’ve taken everything our customers already trust and enhanced it to deliver even greater manufacturing value. It’s another example of how Stratasys continues to build on our foundation of success and lead innovation in the FDM space.”
Source: Stratasys
About Stratasys
Stratasys Ltd., founded in 1989 by S. Scott Crump, provides additive manufacturing and 3D printing solutions using polymer-based materials. The company is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and Rehovot, Israel. Its products include 3D printers, consumable materials, and software tools used across aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods industries. Stratasys technology enables the production of complex parts using materials such as ABS, polyphenylsulfone (PPSF), and polycarbonate. In 2024, the company served approximately 25,000 customers worldwide and employed about 2,000 people across 31 offices.