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We started an email newsletter back in 2002 as “The Focus.” We kept that up for some time and then made the plunge into blogging around 2008. Over the years, thousands of students and engineers from around the world have told us that our blog is an invaluable tool to them. If you can’t find what you are looking for, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Amping up Application Engineering Skills in 3D Printing: AE Tech Days at Stratasys/Penske/NASCAR

Sometimes, to get ahead, you just have to get away - and then focus. Recently, I had the chance to do just that during the Stratasys AE Tech Days training event held at Penske Racing in Charlotte NC....

Press Release: PADT Marks U.S. First as Partnership With Rapid Fusion Brings New Additive Manufacturing Solutions to North America

Strategic Partnership Expands PADT’s Advanced Manufacturing Offering With Scalable, Robotic LFAM Solutions, While Rapid Fusion Enters North America Through a Trusted, Industry-Proven Channel Partne...

All Things Ansys 132: Simulating Additive – Updates on Using Ansys Tools for Metal Additive Manufacturing

Published on: December 17, 2024 With: Eric Miller, Vincenzo Abbatiello, Doug Oatis & Christian Crowley Description: In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller...

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Press Release: PADT Deepens Commitment to Arizona Manufacturing as State’s First NOCTI Certified Additive Manufacturing Site

Recognizing the need for workers who have knowledge of and proficiency in additive manufacturing (AM), PADT has teamed up with Stratasys to offer NOCTI-certified training to educators who want to dev...

Ultem 9085: Now in 6 New Colors

Ultem™ 9085 has long been a vital material in industries where performance, safety, and compliance with stringent standards are non-negotiable. Known for its exceptional mechanical properties and F...

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Exploring New Horizons with Stratasys H350: SAF Polypropylene (PP) Joins the Lineup with Proven Strength

In the fast-paced world of additive manufacturing, the key to innovation lies in material advancements that redefine what's possible. Stratasys continues to push the envelope with the introduction of...

Press Release: New Stratasys F3300 Significantly Boosts PADT’s 3D Printing Services Efficiency and Capability

We love it when a big truck shows up in PADT's back parking lot, especially when there is a big crate inside. New equipment has arrived! On this particular April morning, the truck was dropping off ...

PADT’s Dave Dietrich Featured on 3DPOD Podcast

Episode 194 of the 3DPOD podcast featured PADT's very own Director of Hardware Sales and Support, Dave Dietrich. The fantastic interview with Joris Peels of 3DPrint.com and Maxwell Bogue of WobbleWor...

Improving Health Care with Additive – Webinar

In a field where innovation saves lives, 3D Printing solutions empower doctors, researchers and medical device manufacturers to work faster, test more thoroughly and personalize care like never befor...

Additive’s Role in Industry 4.0

Bringing an idea from prototype to production is no longer bound by the constraints of traditional manufacturing methods. Challenge the constraints of traditional manufacturing with Stratasys 3D Prin...