Stratasys to Launch New Polymer 3D Printer at Formnext
The new machine aims to scale additive manufacturing for high-volume production of end-use parts.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Manufacturing
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Stratasys will unveil a new high-volume polymer additive manufacturing system at the Formnext exhibition in Frankfurt on November 17, 2026. The launch marks the company's strategic push to transition additive manufacturing from prototyping to full-scale industrial production workflows.
Why it matters
Manufacturers are increasingly looking to move beyond individual applications toward scalable, end-use part production. By expanding its hardware and material ecosystem, Stratasys aims to bridge the gap between additive manufacturing's traditional role in R&D and high-volume factory requirements.
Stratasys is debuting one new production-grade polymer system and multiple material updates, including the Somos ShellCast resin and PolyJet ToughONE Black, to support higher output. The company will showcase these additions at booth D129 in Hall 12.1 during the Formnext event.
The players
Stratasys
An international leader in industrial-scale additive manufacturing and 3D printing systems for end-use production.
The details
The upcoming hardware release is specifically engineered for the high-volume manufacturing of end-use polymer parts. Alongside the machine, the company is introducing specialized workflows like the sCure post-processing solution, which integrates drying, UV curing, and photobleaching into a single automated step to improve production efficiency. Software updates include the GrabCAD Print Pro ShellGen module, designed to streamline print preparation for complex industrial parts.
Timeline
November 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM: The company reveals new hardware details and specifications.
November 2026: Formnext exhibition takes place in Frankfurt.
Market Landscape
This move follows a broader industry trend of integrating post-processing and material qualification into the core printing platform. It explicitly builds on the company's existing Origin P3 DLP platform by introducing the sCure system for more efficient part stabilization.
Operators currently utilizing additive manufacturing for low-volume tasks should evaluate if their current workflows can accommodate high-volume end-use production requirements. Monitor the upcoming product specifications to determine if new post-processing capabilities could reduce current labor costs in your post-print operations.
The takeaway
The transition from prototype to production hinges on hardware that supports consistent high-volume throughput. Facilities managers and production engineers should track how these new post-processing solutions align with their existing material qualification standards, such as NCAMP protocols.
What happens next
Market operators can observe the new system's specifications and technical capabilities during the presentation on November 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM in Frankfurt.
Further reading
For more on the shift toward factory-grade additive equipment, visit our Manufacturing section.
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