Machine Nation News Team
June 25, 2025 at 10:00:00 AM
3D Printing Company Stratasys Announced The Launch Of The North American Stratasys Tooling Center, A New Collaboration With Automation Intelligence, LLC At AI’s Manufacturing Site In Flint, Michigan
Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS), a leader in polymer 3D printing, announced on June 11, 2025, the launch of the North American Stratasys Tooling Center (NASTC) in collaboration with Automation Intelligence, LLC, at AI’s manufacturing site in Flint, Michigan. The 50,000-square-foot facility, equipped with Stratasys F3300 and F900 3D printers, produces jigs, fixtures, end-of-arm tooling, and North American Automotive Metric Standards (NAAMS) blocks, targeting a $5 billion additive manufacturing market. The center offers hands-on engineering support, demonstrations, and validation for automotive and industrial clients, reducing tooling lead times by up to 60% and costs by 30%. The project sustains 75 jobs, supporting Michigan’s 150,000-strong manufacturing workforce, and integrates with Stratasys’ GrabCAD Print Pro software and a partnership with trinckle 3D GmbH for fixture design. Aligned with tariff-driven reshoring under President Trump’s 25% steel tariffs, the NASTC strengthens domestic supply chains. Fadi Abro, Stratasys’ Director of Global Automotive & Mobility, called it an “incubator for advanced manufacturing.”
For the precision machining industry, the NASTC emphasizes the critical role of cutting fluid in hybrid manufacturing processes. Components like NAAMS blocks require CNC milling with cutting fluids to reduce heat and friction, achieving tolerances within ±0.0005 inches and surface roughness as low as Ra 4 µin for high-strength polymers and alloys. 5-axis milling machines, optimized with synthetic cutting fluids, enhance tool life and precision in automated production with real-time quality control. The center’s focus on additive and traditional manufacturing drives demand for local machine shops to supply precision tooling, adopting Industry 4.0 technologies like AI-driven milling and additive manufacturing. As part of a $50 billion precision manufacturing market, this project creates opportunities for suppliers in Michigan, where manufacturing jobs grew 2% since 2022, strengthening automotive supply chains.
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Stratasys Ltd. Press Release, June 11, 2025
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X is buzzing about Stratasys’ NASTC launch, with posts on June 12, 2025, calling it a “3D printing revolution” for Flint. Users praised the 75 jobs, with one noting “Michigan’s manufacturing hub shines,” while another tied it to “reshoring automotive tech.” Some questioned long-term scalability, citing market volatility. The sentiment reflects optimism for innovation but cautious scrutiny.
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Cutting Fluid - A liquid used in CNC milling to reduce heat and friction, critical for enhancing tool life and achieving precision in component production.
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