Stratasys Unveils Enhanced Fortus 450mc 3D Printer, Celebrating Decade of Reliability and Innovation

Stratasys Ltd. has launched an upgraded version of the Fortus 450mc 3D printer to mark its 10th anniversary. The new features enhance application range, connectivity, and security for advanced manufacturing applications, particularly targeting automotive, aerospace, and general industrial sectors. The Fortus 450mc remains a prominent choice in the industry, with 92% of installed units still in operation after a decade. The updated version features a comprehensive all-materials license and includes enterprise-level cybersecurity and optimized workflow management capabilities.

Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) has announced the launch of the latest version of its Fortus 450mc 3D printer, marking the 10th anniversary of one of the industry's most trusted manufacturing solutions [1]. Over the past decade, the Fortus 450mc system has established itself as a reliable, mid-level FDM® workhorse, with 92% of installed systems still producing parts [1, 2, 3].

The Fortus 450mc printer is designed for customers who demand durability, precision, and repeatability, and has proven its value across aerospace, automotive, and other general industrial sectors [1, 2, 3]. The new model enhances these capabilities with bundled upgrades aimed at improving application range, productivity, connectivity, and security.

Key upgrades include hardened components to support materials like FDM® Nylon 12CF and Antero®, an all-materials license for full access to the Fortus 450mc materials portfolio, and a one-year license for GrabCAD Streamline Pro™ and GrabCAD Print Pro™ [1, 2, 3]. GrabCAD Streamline Pro software provides enterprise-grade cybersecurity capabilities to protect Stratasys printers and the network from cyber threats and business disruptions. GrabCAD Print Pro license software delivers greater precision, real-time insights, and workflow optimization, including access to fixturemate by trinckle, a new feature that simplifies and automates custom fixture creation [1, 2, 3].

Additional upgrades expected later this year include support for new glass-filled, fire-resistant material and faster build capabilities for certain materials, further expanding the system’s role as a factory-floor-ready solution [1, 2, 3].

Rich Garrity, Chief Business Unit Officer at Stratasys, commented, "An incredible testament to the system’s reliability is that 10 years after installation, 92% of Fortus 450mc printers are still producing parts. With this new factory-floor-ready tooling solution, we’ve taken everything our customers already trust and enhanced it to deliver even greater manufacturing value. It’s another example of how Stratasys continues to build on our foundation of success and lead innovation in the FDM space" [1, 2, 3].

For more information about the Fortus 450mc printer and these latest upgrades, visit [Stratasys' website](https://www.stratasys.com/en/resources/blog/fortus-450mc-10-years-anniversary/) [1, 2, 3].

References:
[1] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250709341667/en/Stratasys-Celebrates-10-Years-of-the-Fortus-450mc-3D-Printer-With-Launch-of-Factory-Floor-Ready-Additive-Manufacturing-Solution
[2] https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20250709341667/stratasys-celebrates-10-years-of-the-fortus-450mc-3d-printer-with-launch-of-factory-floor-ready-additive-manufacturing-solution
[3] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/stratasys-celebrates-10-years-fortus-121500329.html