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3D printer OEM Stratasys has introduced the F870, a new large-format FDM 3D printing system built for automotive, aerospace and defense manufacturers looking to move additive manufacturing directly onto the factory floor. Toyota Production Engineering in Georgetown, Kentucky, and Rivian Automotive in Plymouth, Michigan, are already running the platform ahead of its commercial release, evaluating it for tooling, manufacturing aids and prototyping work.
The launch extends Stratasys’ industrial FDM lineup with what the company describes as the longest heated build capacity in its class, aimed at production environments where tooling, fixtures and end-use parts need to hold up under heavy manufacturing use.
Early Access at Toyota and Rivian
Both automakers are putting the F870 through its p