The 3D printing manufacturer Stratasys has introduced a Post Processing Partnership Program designed to simplify access to validated post-processing solutions. The goal is to represent additive manufacturing processes more clearly as end-to-end workflows and to relieve customers of the often complex task of selecting suitable post-processing technologies. At the launch of the program, Stratasys is entering into a commercial partnership with PostProcess Technologies.
Depending on the process, post-processing of printed parts includes activities such as removing support structures, cleaning resin residues, smoothing surfaces, or curing materials. In many production environments, this step is considered a bottleneck, as it is often performed manually and is difficult to scale. Stratasys is addressing this by technically validating selected third-party solutions and approving them for use with its own systems.
In the future, customers will be able to procure the validated post-processing systems together with printers, materials, and software through Stratasys’ sales channels. This is intended to simplify procurement processes and reduce integration risks.
“Customers are increasingly focused on optimizing the entire additive manufacturing workflow, not just individual steps, and the Post Processing Partnership Program is designed to make post-processing easier to adopt and better integrated into production environments,” said Rich Garrity, Chief Industrial Business Officer at Stratasys. “PostProcess Technologies is a great fit for this program because they are a well-established partner with a strong reputation, and many of our customers already rely on their solutions today. This agreement builds on that foundation and brings unique value to the market.”
As part of the agreement, Stratasys will handle sales of the solutions, while installation, service, and support will continue to be provided directly by PostProcess Technologies. Their systems support multiple Stratasys printing technologies, including FDM, PolyJet, SLA, and P3.
“Our solutions are widely used across prototyping and production environments where operator safety, consistency, and throughput are critical. As part complexity and volumes continue to grow, traditional tools and manual finishing methods do not scale,” said Jeff Mize, CEO of PostProcess Technologies. “This agreement deepens our alignment with the clear industry leader, extending our commercial reach and making it easier for customers to deploy proven post-processing solutions as part of a unified additive manufacturing workflow.”
The partner program is aimed, among others, at users in the automotive, aerospace, and medical technology sectors, where post-processing accounts for a significant share of the time and cost involved in 3D printing. The first offerings are available immediately and are set to be expanded gradually.
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