Case Study: Daikin Applied achieves 93% faster HVAC spacer production with Stratasys F770 3D printing

How Daikin Applied utilizes Stratasys technology to remain a world-leading provider of air conditioning and heating systems

Daikin Applied, a global HVAC leader, faced long lead times and inconsistent fits for custom panel spacers: stock spacers needed modification and injection-molded parts required costly tooling and about six weeks to produce, with variable tolerances. To overcome these issues, Daikin turned to Stratasys additive manufacturing, using the large-format F770 printer and ABS thermoplastic to produce the necessary spacer configurations in-house.

Using the Stratasys F770, Daikin printed the full set of spacers in a single batch, cutting production time to 1–2 days versus the typical six-week injection-molding lead time — a 93% time savings. The F770’s large build area and repeatable accuracy enabled quick iteration, proper quantities with low variability, and reduced production labor hours, allowing faster design validation and deployment.

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