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Business Wire
07-08-2025
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Toyota Accelerates Production Innovation with Stratasys; Drives Efficiency, and Improves Lead Times with Additive Manufacturing
MINNETONKA, Minn. & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS), announced today that Toyota's production engineering group is accelerating innovation on the factory floor through its strategic collaboration with Stratasys. The automaker is empowering automotive workers to seamlessly integrate advanced 3D printing technology in their manufacturing process, taking tools, fixtures and jigs from initial concept to working prototype in just one day. Through the more than 10-year partnership with Stratasys, Toyota engineers have access to industrial-grade 3D printers and advanced materials designed to withstand tough factory conditions. These Stratasys high-performance polymers reduce reliance on external suppliers and long lead times, giving frontline engineering teams the ability to iterate rapidly and adapt to shifting production needs in real time. Toyota is currently using the Stratasys F3300, F900, Origin One, F770, Neo800, H350, F370, J850, and Fortus 450mc printers to produce robust factory tooling, end-use parts, and functional prototypes throughout its North American facilities. See how Toyota is using additive manufacturing in this video. By integrating Stratasys industrial 3D printing solutions across its North American operations, Toyota can transform ideas into durable, customized tools that support workflows, enhance worker safety, and withstand wear and tear. Much of this work is powered by the Toyota Add Lab, the company's in-house additive manufacturing center that was opened in January 2023 and dedicated to accelerating R&D and factory innovation. 'Sometimes we start with nothing more than a sketch on paper or an idea in our heads,' said Dallas Martin, Additive Manufacturing Engineer at Toyota North America. 'We can model it digitally and hold a working part in our hands the very next day. That speed lets us move quickly, implement safer solutions, and continuously iterate to improve our processes.' The collaboration reflects Stratasys' broader commitment to helping automotive leaders transform their manufacturing workflows with scalable, cost-effective additive solutions that drive innovation. From jigs and fixtures to ergonomic aids and complex assembly tools, additive manufacturing is helping Toyota team members solve production challenges with unprecedented speed and flexibility. 'Additive manufacturing has transformed how our teams collaborate and innovate,' said Lisa Bednar, Group Manager, Production Engineering at Toyota North America. 'Instead of sending an idea out and waiting weeks for a part, we're building it ourselves, refining it the same day, and getting it into production faster. It's not just about speed — it's about giving our people the tools to think differently and act immediately.' Thanks in part to the Add Lab's innovations, Toyota engineers have used 3D printing to redesign a door assembly fixture, creating a lighter, more ergonomic tool on-site in just a few days. In another case, they developed a custom window alignment jig that turned a multi-person job into a one-person task, boosting both safety and efficiency. 'Toyota is a standout example of how leading manufacturers are leveraging additive manufacturing to deliver meaningful operational impact,' said Rich Garrity, Chief Industrial Business Officer at Stratasys. 'Their teams are using our technology to move faster, adapt on the fly, and build safer, more efficient production environments. We're proud to support a partner that's turning bold ideas into real-world, measurable improvements on the factory floor.' About Stratasys Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products, and healthcare. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. The world's leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care. To learn more about Stratasys, visit the Stratasys blog, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, or Facebook. Stratasys reserves the right to utilize any of the foregoing social media platforms, including Stratasys' websites, to share material, non-public information pursuant to the SEC's Regulation FD. To the extent necessary and mandated by applicable law, Stratasys will also include such information in its public disclosure filings.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2026 BMW R 12 G/S Pairs Real Off-Road Capability With Vintage ADV Looks
The BMW R nineT Urban G/S was a neat-looking bike, but beneath those R 80-inspired looks lay a very traditional street bike: Cast wheels, five and a half inches of suspension travel, all ingredients for a reasonable street ride. That GS badge carries certain expectations of capability, though, and now it seems BMW's seen fit to match form with function: The new R 12 G/S, which brings the vintage ADV concept to the new R 12 platform, gets some nice offroad accoutrement to match its Paris-Dakar looks. The R 12 G/S loses the "Urban" qualifier from its name, and gains capability to match. Suspension travel is up to 8.3 inches in front and 7.9 in the rear, and the bike gets a 21-inch cross-spoke front wheel and 17-inch rear wheel standard. The Enduro Pro trim ups that to 18 inches out back, though there's no mention of tubeless wheels — time to leave the patch kit at home and start carrying a spare front tube. Read more: These Are The Dumbest Car Myths The R 12 G/S adds dirtworthy high fenders, like many ADV-styled bikes wear, but the BMW goes one step further and completely removes any mud protection mounted to the bottom of the forks. There's no dual-layer setup here like so many adventure bikes, just a single high fender beneath the headlight. BMW even went so far as to route the brake crossover line all the way up to the triple tree to stop the lines from being caught in aggressive tires, so you can run your TKC80s in peace. The updated bike keeps the oilcooled boxer from the old R nineT, itself inherited from the R 1200, and its claimed 109 horsepower is closer to the current F900 parallel twin than the boxer 1300. The R 12's 33.9-inch seat height is comparable to the F900's 34.2 inches as well, though the retro-styled bike gets bigger 310 mm rotors up front to better stop its 505-pound wet weight. It may not be a 1300, but this new R 12 seems prepared to genuinely earn its G/S name in a way the old R nineT never quite did. The R 12 G/S starts at $17,090 after $695 in destination fees, though like any BMW you're unlikely to find one on a lot for the base price. BMW's U.S. configurator for the bike is currently bugged, but it does show the Premium Package as coming in at $1,735 — don't expect to see an R 12 G/S on a dealer lot without that, or for less than $18,825 with options. That positions the bike above its natural vintage-looks-and-modern-ADV-capability competitor, the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE, which can regularly be found around the $16,000 mark. The BMW also outdoes the Triumph on power, claiming a 20-horsepower bump over the Scrambler, but it'll be very interesting to see these two bikes go head to head. The R 12 G/S adds some long-awaited dirt capability to the old R nineT Urban G/S's retro looks, which promise to make for an absolute blast of a bike. It lands in an interesting middle ground between the F 900 GS and the R 1300 GS in terms of function, but the form is wholly its own — unless you're cross-shopping with a Concours-quality R 80 G/S PD. We'll have to see what it's like when it launches, but the R 12 G/S could well be one of BMW's coolest new bikes. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
