Case Study: IM Co. shortens product development cycle by over 67% with Stratasys F120

IM Co. Ltd. used 3D printing for fast functional testing to solve the insurmountable problem of drying your pet after a much needed bath

IM Co., a company founded in 2011 that develops hands‑free pet dryers, faced a critical challenge: speed up product development to keep pace in a growing market. Early low‑cost 3D printers produced inconsistent parts and forced IM to outsource prototyping, so the company purchased a professional 3D printer — the Stratasys F120 — to bring prototyping back in‑house.

Stratasys supplied the F120 (with GrabCAD Print), delivering industrial accuracy (deviation <0.2 mm), 2–3× faster prints, and soluble support for quick post‑processing. Using the Stratasys F120 to print core components enabled functional tests within 12 hours (vs. prior 1–1.5 month delays), shortened prototype cycles by over 67% (from three months to under one), and avoided expensive test injections and mold modifications (about 1,000,000 KRW and 500,000 KRW), producing clear time and cost savings.

IM Co.

Sung Yeol-gyu

Chief Executive Officer