Industrial additive manufacturing is increasingly moving from prototyping toward repeatable production. At Formnext 2026, scheduled for November 17–20 in Frankfurt, Stratasys plans to introduce a new manufacturing-scale polymer 3D printing solution designed for high-volume production of end-use parts.

The company also plans to present the European debut of its F870 FDM system and demonstrate applications from automotive and other industrial manufacturers, including Toyota and General Motors.

A Focus on Production Workflows

Stratasys says the new system will expand its production-oriented portfolio with a scalable solution for consistent polymer part manufacturing. The company has not yet disclosed the machine’s name or complete technical specifications; those details are scheduled to be announced during the event.

The F870 system will be presented for large-format production tooling, fixtures, jigs and manufacturing aids. Its stated build chamber measures 1,000 × 610 × 610 mm and is fully heated.

Beyond the Printer: Automation and Post-Processing

The planned exhibition will also include solutions for automated post-processing, investment casting patterns and production workflow management.

For example, Stratasys plans to demonstrate an automated post-processing solution for its Origin P3 DLP platform, combining drying, UV curing, heating and photobleaching.

The company will also highlight aerospace material qualification information for selected Antero materials on its F900 platform.

What Manufacturers Should Watch

The announcement is significant because it focuses on the transition from isolated 3D printing applications to integrated factory-floor production.

The actual value of the new system will depend on throughput, repeatability, material performance, operating cost and how easily it fits into existing production processes.

Formnext will provide the opportunity to assess the announced system and its intended industrial applications in greater technical detail.