Serial Manufacturing
3D printing is increasingly used for the series production of end-use parts, enabling efficient small to medium batch manufacturing without the need for costly tooling. This makes production faster, more flexible, and highly cost-effective, especially for customized or low-volume components.
Advantages
Smarter parts, fewer limits.
Parts are built directly from CAD without molds or dies, so you can start producing serial parts quickly and avoid long tooling lead times and changeover costs. This is ideal for small and medium series, frequent design updates, or many product variants where traditional tooling would be uneconomical.
Additive processes handle internal channels, lattices, and consolidated assemblies in one build step, even for series production. That allows weight reduction, part consolidation, and integrated features (like clips, ducts, and text) which improve performance and simplify downstream assembly across every part in the series.
Because production is driven by digital files, you can produce parts close to demand instead of holding big stocks, and you can distribute production across multiple printers or locations. This reduces inventory risk, enables quick response to demand spikes or engineering changes, and builds redundancy into the supply chain.
Possibilities
Small and mid-volume production of brackets, covers, sensor mounts, and cable guides can run directly from CAD without molds, keeping per-part costs stable even for modest quantities. Typical examples include series parts for industrial machines, robotics cells, or lab equipment, where geometry changes occasionally and multiple variants share the same baseline design.
3D printing enables serial manufacturing of parts that share a common core but differ in size, features, or branding without extra tooling. Use cases include customized handles or housings with different logos, connector layouts, or mounting patterns, as well as configuration-specific components in machinery where each customer order requires its own version.
Instead of stocking large inventories, digital part files can be produced on demand in consistent quality over the entire product lifecycle. Examples include replacement covers, knobs, guides, and internal components for machines in the field, where 3D serial manufacturing provides reliable, repeatable parts in small recurring batches as long as the equipment remains in service.
Materials
Somos® WaterShed® Black is a stereolithography material from Stratasys® that is perfect for serial manufacturing. Built on Somos® WaterShed® XC 11122 technology, it features a tensile strength of 50.4 MPa, flexural strength of 68.7 MPa, and a viscosity of ~260 cps at 30°C. It offers dimensional stability, fine detail resolution, smooth surface finish, and excellent moisture and chemical resistance – ideal for accurate, durable parts..
On the Stratasys® Neo®800 with its 800 x 800 x 600 mm build platform, its true black color straight off the machine, minimal finishing, and consistent processing eliminate post-processing steps like painting – saving both time and cost.
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ULTEM™ 9085 is a high-performance FDM® thermoplastic offering an outstanding strength-to-weight ratio, with tensile strength of 69–86 MPa, flexural strength of 110–130 MPa, and an HDT of 153–170 °C. It delivers excellent chemical resistance, strong impact resistance, and meets transportation industry flame, smoke, and toxicity standards – backed by a UL 94-V0 rating.
When the ULTEM™ 9085 is printed on the Stratasys® F900™, the most advanced FDM® production system, large, precise, and consistent parts can be created. The F900™ features the largest build volume in its class (914 × 610 × 914 mm) and high-precision control for reliable throughput, repeatability, and optimized workflow. Its versatility allows production across a wide range of high-performance polymers and industrial thermoplastics for demanding manufacturing environments.
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Stratasys PC-ABS is a high-performance thermoplastic blend of polycarbonate and ABS, optimized for FDM 3D printing in low-volume production and tooling applications. With a tensile strength of 41 MPa, a tensile modulus of 1,900 MPa, and a flexural strength of 68 MPa, it delivers reliable structural integrity for durable end-use components. A heat deflection temperature of 110 °C ensures dimensional stability under elevated thermal loads, while a tensile elongation of 6 % provides a degree of ductility suited for functional parts subject to mechanical stress.
The Stratasys Fortus F900 is a high-end industrial FDM 3D printer with a build volume of 914.4 × 609.6 × 914.4 mm, purpose-built for series manufacturing of large-format production parts and tooling. It forms a perfect combination with Stratasys PC-ABS, precisely depositing material at layer heights between 0.127 and 0.508 mm to fully realize the material's tensile strength of 41 MPa, flexural strength of 68 MPa, and heat deflection temperature of 110 °C — consistently and repeatably across high part volumes. A material delivery capacity of 3,277 cm³ per coil box further supports uninterrupted, high-throughput production runs demanded by series manufacturing environments.
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Stratasys® ABS-M30 is a production-grade thermoplastic offering 25–70% higher tensile, impact, and flexural strength than standard ABS. With an IZOD impact of 128 J/m, heat deflection up to 96°C, excellent layer adhesion, and volume resistivity over 10¹⁴ ohm-cm, it delivers durable, dimensionally stable parts – ideal for tooling, jigs, fixtures, and end-use components across automotive, electronics, and consumer goods applications.
The Stratasys F770 is a large-format industrial FDM 3D printer designed for reliable, high-volume production of complex parts using engineering-grade thermoplastics. It offers a massive build volume of 1000 × 610 × 610 mm (39.4 × 24 × 24 in., or 372,000 cm³) with a maximum diagonal length of 1,171 mm, making it ideal for producing large components or batches of smaller parts.
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ASA (acrylonitrile styrene acrylate) is an all-purpose FDM thermoplastic suited for a wide range of large-format applications. It offers a tensile yield strength of 33–37 MPa, flexural strength of 60–70 MPa, IZOD impact (unnotched) of 321 J/m, and heat deflection up to 100°C – outperforming ABS-M30 equivalents. Low warpage, a matte surface finish, and availability in ten colors make it a versatile and practical choice for functional end-use parts.
The F770™ FDM 3D printer offers one of the biggest print volumes among all Stratasys® FDM systems. This printer, when combined with Stratasys® ASA filament, allows you to manufacture large parts or vast collections of smaller parts that meet your specific requirements.
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INFINAM® RG 3101 L is a standout material for serial manufacturing, delivering the mechanical consistency and process reliability that high-volume production demands. Its tensile and flexural modulus of 2,100 MPa ensure dimensional repeatability across every batch, while an elongation at break of 30 ± 10 % provides the resilience to withstand assembly and real-world mechanical loads. A heat deflection temperature of 80 ± 3 °C adds the thermal stability needed for functional end-use components.
This photopolymer can be exposed to strong forces due to its high breaking strength. It can replace some of the engineering plastics produced by traditional processes and is perfect for serial manufacturing among many other things.
Paired with the Nexa3D® XiP Pro featuring LSPc® 7K technology, the material enables efficient serial production with high precision and repeatability. The system’s 292 × 163 × 410 mm build volume, 24 cm/h vertical build speed, and 46 µm XY resolution ensure consistent quality across every production run.
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For serial manufacturing, INFINAM® RG 7100 L offers a balanced combination of flexibility and toughness, making it well suited for applications where impact resistance and durability are more critical than rigid stiffness. Its tensile modulus of 1,500 ± 100 MPa and elongation at break of 48 ± 5 % make it particularly well-suited for components that must absorb deformation and withstand repeated mechanical stress across high production volumes. A heat deflection temperature of 66 ± 5 °C provides adequate thermal stability for functional end-use parts.
Combined with the Nexa3D® XiP Pro and its LSPc® 7K technology, INFINAM® RG 7100 L supports reliable high-volume manufacturing with excellent accuracy and repeatability. The printer’s 292 × 163 × 410 mm build volume, 46 µm XY resolution, and vertical print speeds of up to 24 cm/h enable efficient production of durable, flexible parts while maintaining consistent quality.
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INFINAM® ST 6100 L is highly suitable for serial manufacturing applications, combining a robust mechanical profile with the consistency required for repeatable production. Featuring a tensile modulus of 3,200 ± 200 MPa, an ultimate tensile strength of 90 ± 3 MPa, and a flexural modulus of 3,300 ± 100 MPa, the material provides outstanding stiffness, strength, and structural stability for demanding end-use components while ensuring dimensional consistency throughout high-volume manufacturing workflows.
Combined with the Nexa3D® XiP Pro and its LSPc® 7K technology, the material enables efficient high-volume production with excellent dimensional accuracy and repeatability. Supported by a 292 × 163 × 410 mm build volume, 46 µm XY resolution, and vertical print speeds of up to 24 cm/h, the system ensures consistent production of high-strength parts across every batch.
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