Case Study: Mercury Marine achieves 96% faster fixture production and 68% cost savings with Stratasys 3D printing

Mercury Marine - Customer Case Study

Mercury Marine, a leading producer of marine propulsion systems, faced slow, costly production of custom “hats” (fixtures used to apply decals) that typically took six months and $1,250 to produce. These fixtures were prone to damage, difficult to match to the engine cowl curvature, and required a softer, non‑marring surface. To tackle the problem, Mercury partnered with Stratasys and used the Stratasys F370CR composite printer and compatible materials.

Using the Stratasys F370CR, Mercury printed an outer Nylon-CF10 carbon-fiber frame for rigidity and a separate TPU-92A inner liner for a non‑marring surface, creating a durable, lightweight hybrid fixture. The new Stratasys‑printed tool was designed and produced in one week (96% time savings) at a cost of $400 (68% cost reduction), resulting in less breakage, fewer replacements, easier operator handling, and faster, more flexible manufacturing.

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