Case Study: Liberty Electronics achieves 86% faster lead times and 89% cost savings with Stratasys 3D-printed Antero 840CN03 fixtures

How Liberty Electronics, a leader in the design and manufacturing of electronic wiring harnesses and cable assemblies, utilizes Stratasys 3D printing

Liberty Electronics, a manufacturer of wiring harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies with a Military‑Aerospace Business Unit in Franklin, PA, needed a fixture that was strong, ESD-capable, and resistant to heat and chemicals to hold a ceramic capacitor and temperature sensor during a high‑temperature epoxy cure. Machining the part from Aluminum 6061 would have required post‑processing for ESD compliance and longer lead times, so Liberty turned to Stratasys and its additive manufacturing tools (Fortus 450mc and Antero 840CN03 thermoplastic) to meet the requirement.

Stratasys’ solution—printing the fixture in‑house using FDM® on a Fortus 450mc with PEKK‑based Antero 840CN03—delivered the required strength, heat resistance and ESD performance with minimal post‑processing and the option to add brass inserts for machine screws. The change cut lead time from two weeks to two days (an 86% reduction) and produced an 89% material cost savings, while enabling faster turnaround and lower overall production costs.

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