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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.

Stratasys PolyJet Resin 3D Printing on a Glass Substrate

Just when you think full-color Stratasys PolyJet printing couldn’t get any cooler (you’ve seen the banana, right?) now we can 3D print parts with one side as slick as glass. That’s because the ...

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....

Taking Rupert from 2D to 3D – An Example of Using AI to Convert a Cartoon Into a 3D Printed Part

Please meet Rupert and join us in following his journey from 2D to 3D: For our annual open house, Nerdtoberfest, we always pick a theme and then weave it into the event. This year, we w...

PADT in Albuquerque: A Recap

Editor's note: The second week of April 2025 was busy. We had people in Albuquerque and Colorado Springs for two events. Here is a report back from Mark Skoog and Cynthia De La Rosa. Mark Skoog S...

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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...

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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 ...

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Press Release: PADT Announces Robert McLoughlin as Vice President of Sales

After working with Robert McLoughlin as a representative of our partners for many years, we are pleased to announce that he agreed to accept the role of Vice President of Sales for PADT. You can...

Press Release: PADT Launches New Online Store for Stratasys 3D Printing Material

Back in 2012, our customers were asking for a way to order their Stratasys 3D Printing material online. So, we created PADTMarket.com. It was one of the first e-commerce sites for Business-to-Busin...

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...