Case Study: Turck cuts custom product lead times with Stratasys 3D-printed injection molds

Turck cuts custom product time from 6 to 4 months with Stratasys

The customer, Turck, an international leader in connectivity and industrial control solutions, faced a challenge with its injection molding process for custom product prototypes. Creating and modifying the necessary steel molds was a slow and costly six-month process, causing the company to lose orders with tight timelines. To save time and avoid losing clients, Turck looked to 3D printing and partnered with vendor Stratasys to find a technology strong enough for the application.

Stratasys implemented a solution using its PolyJet technology and Digital ABS material, which provided the necessary high-temperature resistance, toughness, and rigidity. This allowed Turck to 3D print injection molds for just $1,500 and produce prototypes within days instead of months. The measurable impact was significant: time to market was cut from six months to four, and the company secured a multi-million dollar order it previously could not have bid on. The versatility of the Stratasys solution also gave Turck more design freedom to profitably handle both high- and low-volume custom requests.

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