Case Study: Indaero achieves faster, lower-cost aerospace tooling with Stratasys 3D printing

Indaero reduces tooling manufacturing cost by over 50% with Stratasys

Indaero, a Spanish aerospace engineering and manufacturing specialist, faced the challenge of optimizing its service offering and maintaining a competitive edge for key customers like Airbus. To differentiate itself and enhance its processes, the company needed to improve its production of complex tooling. Indaero turned to vendor Stratasys and invested in additive manufacturing using FDM Technology and ULTEM™ 9085 resin to address this challenge.

By implementing Stratasys 3D printing, Indaero was able to produce robust, lightweight tools with complex geometries that perfectly fit intricate aircraft panels. This solution resulted in a 66% faster production time compared to CNC machining and led to a reduction in manufacturing costs by over 50% for a specific project. The Stratasys technology provided Indaero with a significant advantage, enabling rapid, cost-effective, on-demand tooling production that increased overall productivity and received a fantastic customer response.

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