Stratasys says General Motors is extending its FDM additive manufacturing systems across more than 20 of its manufacturing facilities. Plant teams use the printers for tooling, fixtures, jigs, factory aids and some end-use parts, and share proven applications between sites. Stratasys will present a video on the GM deployment at its IMTS 2026 booth.
What is GM printing and where?
According to Stratasys, GM teams at several plants in North and South America have used Stratasys FDM systems for years across dozens of applications. These cover tooling, quality, safety and ergonomics: assembly aids, inspection tools, fixtures, jigs, protective parts, replacement parts and some end-use components. The Stratasys F900 industrial FDM printer is named as the platform that lets teams carry applications from one site to another.
How does the approach work?
Teams develop a solution locally, validate it quickly and then share it with other facilities where it applies. Stratasys describes this as standardised technology combined with empowered plant staff. The release says this lets teams solve production problems in hours instead of weeks, and that sites report lower tooling cost, shorter lead times and quick returns on investment. No figures for savings, printer counts or part volumes are given.
What is planned next?
Stratasys will show a new video filmed at several GM facilities in North America at its IMTS 2026 booth. Visitors can see highlights, look at the featured applications and speak with Stratasys specialists. The announcement is a customer showcase from the vendor, not an independent audit of results.
What it means
The case shows where FDM earns its place in automotive plants: low-risk jigs, fixtures and factory aids rather than certified series parts. For small and mid sized European manufacturers, the transferable part is the process: local ownership, quick validation and sharing of proven designs. The release gives no savings figures, so any business case needs own data on tooling cost and lead time. It also follows the Stratasys teaser for a new high-volume printer, which names GM among its customers.
Frequently asked questions
Which Stratasys printer does GM use?
The release names the Stratasys F900 FDM industrial production printer as the platform that lets teams share and scale applications across facilities.
What does GM print with these systems?
Teams produce tooling, fixtures, jigs, factory aids, protective and replacement parts, and some end-use parts for tooling, quality, safety and ergonomics.
Are savings figures given?
No. Stratasys says facilities report significant savings, lower tooling costs and shorter lead times, but names no numbers.
This summary was written with the help of AI from the linked reports, under the editorial responsibility of Svetozar Kolesar.