Stratasys Expands Stereolithography Product Line - Unveils Neo®800+ High-Speed Large-Format Printer
Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) has launched the Neo®800+, an advanced stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer that delivers up to 50% faster throughput compared to its predecessor Neo800. The printer features ScanControl+™ technology, which improves time-to-part by an average of 39% and up to 44% for specific applications like tooling molds.
The Neo800+ includes enhanced laser and optics systems for high-energy materials, advanced reliability features such as Vacuum System Protection and Z-Stage Collision Detection, and real-time environmental monitoring. The printer is optimized for ScanControl+ Ready Materials, including the new Somos® WaterShed® XC+ material, which produces optically clear parts with smooth finish at faster scan speeds.
The launch was announced at AMUG conference on March 31, 2025, with a follow-up event planned at Rapid TCT on April 8, 2025, featuring CEO Yoav Zeif and Rivian Automotive representatives.
Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) ha lanciato il Neo®800+, una stampante 3D avanzata a stereolitografia (SLA) che offre un throughput fino al 50% più veloce rispetto al suo predecessore Neo800. La stampante è dotata della tecnologia ScanControl+™, che migliora il tempo di produzione della parte di una media del 39% e fino al 44% per applicazioni specifiche come gli stampi per attrezzature.
Il Neo800+ include sistemi laser e ottici migliorati per materiali ad alta energia, caratteristiche avanzate di affidabilità come la Protezione del Sistema di Vuoto e il Rilevamento delle Collisioni dello Stadio Z, e monitoraggio ambientale in tempo reale. La stampante è ottimizzata per i Materiali pronti per ScanControl+, incluso il nuovo materiale Somos® WaterShed® XC+, che produce parti otticamente chiare con una finitura liscia a velocità di scansione più elevate.
Il lancio è stato annunciato alla conferenza AMUG il 31 marzo 2025, con un evento di follow-up previsto al Rapid TCT l'8 aprile 2025, con la partecipazione del CEO Yoav Zeif e dei rappresentanti di Rivian Automotive.
Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) ha lanzado el Neo®800+, una impresora 3D avanzada de estereolitografía (SLA) que ofrece un rendimiento hasta un 50% más rápido en comparación con su predecesora Neo800. La impresora cuenta con la tecnología ScanControl+™, que mejora el tiempo de producción de la pieza en un promedio del 39% y hasta un 44% para aplicaciones específicas como moldes de herramientas.
El Neo800+ incluye sistemas láser y ópticos mejorados para materiales de alta energía, características avanzadas de fiabilidad como la Protección del Sistema de Vacío y la Detección de Colisiones del Z-Stage, y monitoreo ambiental en tiempo real. La impresora está optimizada para Materiales listos para ScanControl+, incluido el nuevo material Somos® WaterShed® XC+, que produce piezas ópticamente claras con un acabado suave a velocidades de escaneo más rápidas.
El lanzamiento fue anunciado en la conferencia AMUG el 31 de marzo de 2025, con un evento de seguimiento planeado en Rapid TCT el 8 de abril de 2025, con la participación del CEO Yoav Zeif y representantes de Rivian Automotive.
Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS)는 Neo®800+를 출시했습니다. 이 고급 스테레오 리소그래피(SLA) 3D 프린터는 이전 모델인 Neo800에 비해 최대 50% 더 빠른 처리량을 제공합니다. 이 프린터는 평균 39%의 부품 생산 시간을 단축하고 특정 응용 프로그램인 공구 금형의 경우 최대 44%까지 개선하는 ScanControl+™ 기술을 특징으로 합니다.
Neo800+는 고에너지 재료를 위한 향상된 레이저 및 광학 시스템, 진공 시스템 보호 및 Z-스테이지 충돌 감지와 같은 고급 신뢰성 기능, 실시간 환경 모니터링을 포함합니다. 이 프린터는 새로운 Somos® WaterShed® XC+ 재료를 포함한 ScanControl+ 준비 재료에 최적화되어 있으며, 이는 빠른 스캔 속도로 매끄러운 마감의 광학적으로 투명한 부품을 생산합니다.
출시는 2025년 3월 31일 AMUG 회의에서 발표되었으며, 2025년 4월 8일 Rapid TCT에서 CEO Yoav Zeif와 Rivian Automotive 대표가 참여하는 후속 이벤트가 계획되어 있습니다.
Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) a lancé le Neo®800+, une imprimante 3D avancée à stéréolithographie (SLA) qui offre un débit jusqu'à 50% plus rapide par rapport à son prédécesseur, le Neo800. L'imprimante est équipée de la technologie ScanControl+™, qui améliore le temps de production de la pièce de 39% en moyenne et jusqu'à 44% pour des applications spécifiques comme les moules à outils.
Le Neo800+ comprend des systèmes laser et optiques améliorés pour des matériaux à haute énergie, des fonctionnalités de fiabilité avancées telles que la protection du système de vide et la détection de collision de la Z-Stage, ainsi qu'une surveillance environnementale en temps réel. L'imprimante est optimisée pour les matériaux prêts pour ScanControl+, y compris le nouveau matériau Somos® WaterShed® XC+, qui produit des pièces optiquement claires avec une finition lisse à des vitesses de scan plus rapides.
Le lancement a été annoncé lors de la conférence AMUG le 31 mars 2025, avec un événement de suivi prévu au Rapid TCT le 8 avril 2025, avec la participation du PDG Yoav Zeif et des représentants de Rivian Automotive.
Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) hat den Neo®800+ vorgestellt, einen fortschrittlichen Stereolithografie (SLA) 3D-Drucker, der bis zu 50% schneller arbeitet als sein Vorgänger Neo800. Der Drucker verfügt über die ScanControl+™-Technologie, die die Produktionszeit der Teile im Durchschnitt um 39% und in speziellen Anwendungen wie Werkzeugformen um bis zu 44% verbessert.
Der Neo800+ umfasst verbesserte Laser- und optische Systeme für hochenergetische Materialien, fortschrittliche Zuverlässigkeitsfunktionen wie den Schutz des Vakuumsystems und die Kollisionserkennung der Z-Stufe sowie eine Echtzeit-Umweltüberwachung. Der Drucker ist für ScanControl+ bereit Materialien optimiert, einschließlich des neuen Somos® WaterShed® XC+-Materials, das optisch klare Teile mit glatter Oberfläche bei schnelleren Scan-Geschwindigkeiten produziert.
Die Einführung wurde auf der AMUG-Konferenz am 31. März 2025 angekündigt, mit einer Nachfolgeveranstaltung, die für den 8. April 2025 beim Rapid TCT geplant ist, bei der CEO Yoav Zeif und Vertreter von Rivian Automotive teilnehmen werden.
- New Neo800+ delivers 50% faster printing speeds
- 39% average improvement in time-to-part production
- Enhanced laser and optics system reduces post-processing needs
- Launch of new Somos® WaterShed® XC+ material optimized for faster scanning
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Insights
Stratasys' Neo800+ represents a significant leap forward in stereolithography (SLA) technology with its 50% faster throughput capability. The implementation of ScanControl+™ scanning technology directly addresses one of the primary limitations in industrial 3D printing: production speed. Benchmark results showing 39% average improvement in time-to-part with peaks of 44%+ for tooling applications translate to meaningful productivity gains in manufacturing settings.
The enhanced laser and optics system supporting high-energy materials is particularly valuable for aerospace and automotive applications where material properties are critical. Advanced reliability features including Vacuum System Protection and Z-Stage Collision Detection tackle the uptime challenges that have historically SLA adoption in production environments.
The parallel introduction of Somos® WaterShed® XC+ material optimized for this system showcases Stratasys' ecosystem approach, creating material-hardware synergies that maximize performance while creating potential competitive moats through proprietary consumables. For industries like automotive where both speed and precision are paramount, these advancements enable applications in wind tunnel testing and tooling that were previously constrained by traditional SLA limitations.
This product launch strategically positions Stratasys to strengthen its foothold in high-value industrial segments where margins typically exceed those of more commoditized 3D printing markets. The Neo800+ directly addresses the economics of additive manufacturing through two critical pathways: reducing time-to-part and minimizing post-processing requirements, both of which substantially impact total cost per part.
The target applications—wind tunnel testing, prototyping, and tooling—represent areas where customers are willing to pay premium prices for performance advantages. By focusing on throughput improvements while maintaining precision, Stratasys is addressing a key adoption barrier for production environments. The validation from Stratasys Direct Manufacturing demonstrates real-world operational benefits, suggesting smooth commercialization potential.
The comprehensive ecosystem approach including hardware, materials (notably the new Somos® WaterShed® XC+), software, and post-processing solutions creates multiple revenue streams while increasing switching costs for customers. Rivian Automotive's participation in the launch event indicates traction with exactly the type of high-profile industrial customers Stratasys needs to drive growth. This product launch appears well-aligned with Stratasys' strategy to focus on industrial applications with higher barriers to entry and stronger profit potential.
New Neo800+ delivers up to 50 percent faster throughput while expanding SLA capabilities for innovative, high-value applications, such as wind tunnel testing and tooling
Stratasys announces the launch of the new Neo800+ stereolithography printer, which will be shown at the upcoming RAPID + TCT conference in
The Neo800+ incorporates ScanControl+™, a cutting-edge scanning technology that boosts printing speeds by up to 50 percent, enabling quicker production without sacrificing precision. The enhanced laser and optics system supports high-energy materials, ensuring precision part production with superior surface quality. Real-world performance benchmarks have shown ScanControl+ to improve time-to-part by
Advanced reliability features of the Neo800+, including Vacuum System Protection, Z-Stage Collision Detection, and real-time environmental monitoring, further enhance uptime and consistency. These features contribute to greater production efficiency, ensuring reliability for consistent, high-quality results.
“Engineered with precision and performance in mind, the Neo800+ is designed to meet the growing demands of industries like automotive and aerospace, where high-speed production and flawless part quality are critical,” said Rich Garrity, Chief Business Unit Officer, Stratasys. “Whether you're designing prototypes or manufacturing end-use parts, the Neo800+ delivers exceptional throughput and reliability.”
The Neo800+ is optimized for ScanControl+ Ready Materials from Somos®, ensuring outstanding part accuracy and first-time print success. A major highlight is the introduction of Somos® WaterShed® XC+, a new material engineered specifically for the Neo800+. Based on the widely used Somos WaterShed XC 11122, this next-generation resin delivers optically clear parts with a smooth finish while enabling much faster scan speeds, without compromising on part quality, making it ideal for applications in automotive, aerospace, and consumer electronics.
Stratasys provides a complete SLA ecosystem, including cost-effective GrabCAD Print Build Preparation Software and post-processing solutions to enhance SLA workflows. Along with the Neo800+ 3D printer and ScanControl+ Ready Materials, these solutions streamline production and maximize efficiency.
“The improved speed has allowed us to increase throughput and maintain open capacity as well as offer quicker turnaround times to our customers,” said Sean Schoonmaker, Director, Operations, Stratasys Direct Manufacturing. “The quality and consistency of the prints have been outstanding, with an excellent surface finish that helps save on post processing time for cosmetic models. We’re seeing sharper detailed features and consistent accuracy well within our standard tolerances.”
Stratasys officially announced the Neo800+ at the Additive Manufacturer’s User Group conference (AMUG) on March 31, 2025, followed by a launch event at Rapid TCT on April 8, 2025, at 3 p.m., featuring Yoav Zeif, CEO of Stratasys, and representatives from Rivian Automotive.
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’s leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.
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Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statement
The statements in this press release relating to Stratasys’ beliefs regarding the benefits consumers will experience from using the Neo®800+, its time of general ability and other statements in this press release are forward-looking statements reflecting management's current expectations and beliefs. These forward-looking statements are based on current information that is, by its nature, subject to rapid and even abrupt change. Due to risks and uncertainties associated with Stratasys' business, actual results could differ materially from those projected or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the degree of our success at introducing new or improved products and solutions that gain market share; the degree of growth of the 3D printing market generally; the impact of potential shifts in the prices or margins of the products that we sell or services that we provide, including due to a shift towards lower-margin products or services; the impact of competition and new technologies; potential further charges against earnings that we could be required to take due to impairment of additional goodwill or other intangible assets; to the extent of our success at successfully consummating acquisitions or investments in new businesses, technologies, products or services; potential changes in our management and board of directors; global market, political and economic conditions, and in the countries in which we operate in particular; risks related to infringement of our intellectual property rights by others or infringement of others' intellectual property rights by us; the extent of our success at maintaining our liquidity and financing our operations and capital needs; the impact of tax regulations on our results of operations and financial condition; and other risk factors set forth under the caption “Risk Factors” in Stratasys’ most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 11th, 2024. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made throughout our 2023 Annual Report and our other reports filed with or furnished to the SEC, which are designed to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. Any guidance provided, and other forward-looking statements made, in this press release are made as of the date hereof, and Stratasys undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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