Toyota Accelerates Production Innovation with Stratasys; Drives Efficiency, and Improves Lead Times with Additive Manufacturing
Longstanding partnership with Stratasys increases worker safety, and fuels on-demand factory tooling
A 3D printed transmission test tool, designed in the Toyota ADD Lab and printed on the Stratasys H350 using PA12 material.
Through the more than 10-year partnership with Stratasys, Toyota engineers have access to industrial-grade 3D printers and advanced materials designed to withstand tough factory conditions. These Stratasys high-performance polymers reduce reliance on external suppliers and long lead times, giving frontline engineering teams the ability to iterate rapidly and adapt to shifting production needs in real time.
Toyota is currently using the Stratasys F3300, F900, Origin One, F770, Neo800, H350, F370, J850, and Fortus 450mc printers to produce robust factory tooling, end-use parts, and functional prototypes throughout its North American facilities. See how Toyota is using additive manufacturing in this .
By integrating Stratasys industrial 3D printing solutions across its North American operations, Toyota can transform ideas into durable, customized tools that support workflows, enhance worker safety, and withstand wear and tear. Much of this work is powered by the Toyota Add Lab, the company鈥檚 in-house additive manufacturing center that was opened in January 2023 and dedicated to accelerating R&D and factory innovation.
鈥淪ometimes we start with nothing more than a sketch on paper or an idea in our heads,鈥� said . 鈥淲e can model it digitally and hold a working part in our hands the very next day. That speed lets us move quickly, implement safer solutions, and continuously iterate to improve our processes.鈥�
The collaboration reflects Stratasys鈥� broader commitment to helping automotive leaders transform their manufacturing workflows with scalable, cost-effective additive solutions that drive innovation. From jigs and fixtures to ergonomic aids and complex assembly tools, additive manufacturing is helping Toyota team members solve production challenges with unprecedented speed and flexibility.
鈥淎dditive manufacturing has transformed how our teams collaborate and innovate,鈥� said . 鈥淚nstead of sending an idea out and waiting weeks for a part, we鈥檙e building it ourselves, refining it the same day, and getting it into production faster. It鈥檚 not just about speed 鈥� it鈥檚 about giving our people the tools to think differently and act immediately.鈥�
Thanks in part to the Add Lab鈥檚 innovations, Toyota engineers have used 3D printing to redesign a door assembly fixture, creating a lighter, more ergonomic tool on-site in just a few days. In another case, they developed a custom window alignment jig that turned a multi-person job into a one-person task, boosting both safety and efficiency.
鈥淭oyota is a standout example of how leading manufacturers are leveraging additive manufacturing to deliver meaningful operational impact,鈥� said . 鈥淭heir teams are using our technology to move faster, adapt on the fly, and build safer, more efficient production environments. We鈥檙e proud to support a partner that鈥檚 turning bold ideas into real-world, measurable improvements on the factory floor.鈥�
About Stratasys
Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products, and healthcare. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. The world鈥檚 leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.
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