Stratasys partners with trinckle 3D to automate fixture design

Stratasys has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to partner with German based software company, trinckle 3D GmbH, to integrate its fixturemate software into Stratasys’ GrabCAD Print Pro software package.

This integration will complete the tooling workflow. It allows for simplified fixtures design by non CAD designers and broaden the range of users who can benefit from the capabilities of GrabCAD software, expanding the opportunity for innovation while creating a more seamless workflow from design to production.

The addition of fixturemate enables manufacturers without CAD expertise to design and configure custom 3D printed fixtures within  GrabCad Print Pro. This partnership is aimed to expand the reach of the solution to address the growing demand for fixture and tooling applications across nearly all industries, including industrial, transportation, service bureaus, contract manufacturing, and service and repair.

‘Eliminating the need for specialised CAD skills gives customers flexibility with their manufacturing workforce when it comes to the development of complex fixtures and tooling,’ said Victor Gerdes, vice president, software. ‘This new offering is targeted at delivering significant savings in time and workforce development, while allowing customers to use our solutions for both print preparation as well as critical design tasks for manufacturing.’

Using intelligent automation, the fixturemate software automates the design of custom fixtures, allowing manufacturers to create secure, precise holding solutions in minutes. This combined solution eliminates the manual effort and complexity traditionally associated with fixture design. The new software package optimises fixture geometry based on part shape, ensuring a secure hold while exposing necessary surfaces for machining, inspection, or assembly. Integrated seamlessly into Stratasys’ GrabCAD Print Pro, fixturemate accelerates production workflows, reduces material costs, and increases manufacturing efficiency.

‘We are removing one of the biggest barriers in additive manufacturing, the need for specialised CAD skills and the costs associated with the manual design process,’ said Florian Reichle, CEO and co-founder of trinckle 3D. ‘By integrating fixturemate with Stratasys’ GrabCAD Print Pro, we are making it easier than ever for manufacturers to create custom, production ready fixtures in minutes. This software will eliminate bottlenecks, accelerate workflows and maximise the value of additive manufacturing.’

The new software offering is expected to be available later this year, across the entire Stratasys technology portfolio.