Case Study: FTR Moto achieves 50% cost and lead-time reduction with Stratasys 3D printing

Auto Parts Manufacturer Meets Grueling Race Schedule Whil Cutting Costs By 50 Percent

FTR Moto, a specialist race motorcycle designer and manufacturer serving Grand Prix and World Superbike teams, faced grueling two-week turnarounds between races and needed durable, functional prototypes and low-volume production parts that were previously handmade from aluminum or composites. In 2012 FTR Moto turned to Stratasys and its FDM 3D printing solutions—using systems such as the Dimension 1200es and Fortus 400mc and materials like ABSplus, PC‑ABS and ULTEM 9085—to evaluate and adopt additive manufacturing for track-ready components.

Stratasys’ 3D printing solution let FTR Moto produce seat stops, airboxes, air intakes, brackets and aerodynamic parts faster and with more complex geometry, enabling on-track testing and rider-specific customization. By using Stratasys equipment and materials, FTR Moto halved both costs and turnaround times (≈50%), avoided tooling expenses for parts that failed testing, and gained durable, production-grade parts that improved testing speed and customer satisfaction.