Use case – Shape Corp (FDM tooling)
Customer story
Shape Corp: faster automotive tooling with FDM
USA · Tier-1 automotive · FDM / F900
Shape Corporation is a global Tier-1 automotive supplier. To keep production lines running and deliver more value to OEMs, Shape uses industrial Stratasys FDM (incl. F900) for tooling, shop aids, jigs & fixtures and surrogate parts — including lightweight carbon fiber–reinforced end-of-arm tooling.
Source & credit: Stratasys. SEIDO Solutions is a Stratasys partner for print services and additive manufacturing support.
The challenge
In a Tier-1 environment, downtime, slow tooling lead times and costly metal shop aids weigh heavily. Teams need durable custom tools that arrive faster, cut downtime and accelerate program maturation — without sacrificing factory-floor performance.
The approach
Shape applies FDM across tooling, fixtures and shop aids. Additive manufacturing becomes a scalable production strategy: faster lead times, lower maintenance/replacement cost and higher uptime.
Carbon fiber end-of-arm tooling
Lightweight carbon fiber–reinforced FDM solutions replace metal where it makes sense — with performance gains on robot and handling applications.
Surrogate parts & fixtures
Surrogate parts help teams re-zero fixtures faster and minimize process interruptions so lines return to production sooner.
Impact
- Higher production uptime with durable custom tooling and shop aids
- Cost reduction via 3D-printed solutions with lower maintenance and replacement costs
- Faster time to market through shorter tooling lead times and accelerated program maturation
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