Engineering teams face constant pressure to deliver parts faster, reduce costs, and adapt designs under tight schedules. Traditional methods can’t always keep up — and this is where additive manufacturing offers a practical alternative.

In this session, Stratasys will show how to identify the parts and applications best suited for additive, explain how different technologies align with different requirements, and share real examples of measurable ROI with cost and time savings. The discussion will also cover the growing range of materials — from engineering-grade thermoplastics to real silicone — and the engineering benefits they unlock, including metal replacement, lightweighting, part consolidation, and more sustainable production.

Key takeaways include:

-How to recognise where additive brings the most value

-How to match technologies and materials to different engineering needs

-Tangible benefits such as lighter designs, reduced assemblies, and faster iteration

-ROI examples with hard data on time and cost savings

We’ll also touch on how onshoring and supply chain delays are prompting engineers to rethink the way they make components.

This is a practical session designed for engineers, focused on real applications, data, and a clear framework you can take back to your own projects.