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Stratasys partners with trinckle 3D to automate fixture design

Integration of fixturemate into GrabCAD Print Pro simplifies custom fixture creation, cutting lead times and costs for manufacturers.

Stratasys Ltd. announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to partner with German-based software company, trinckle 3D GmbH, to integrate its fixturemate software into Stratasys’ GrabCAD Print Pro software package.

With Stratasys and trinckle’s software technology, a precision metrology inspection fixture that securely positions parts for accurate measurement. The 3D-printed design eliminates costly machining while maintaining tight tolerances.

This integration will complete Stratasys’ tooling workflow. It allows for simplified fixtures design by non-CAD-designers and broaden the range of users who can benefit from the capabilities of GrabCAD software, expanding the opportunity for innovation while creating a more seamless workflow from design to production.

Fixturemate integration allows users without CAD experience to design and configure 3D-printed fixtures directly in GrabCAD Print Pro. The partnership aims to support fixture and tooling use cases in sectors such as industrial manufacturing, transportation, contract manufacturing, service bureaus, and equipment repair.


Efficient fixturing solution that eliminates machining costs for the fixture itself. Created for a cast part requiring secondary operations for holes and undercuts. Integrating trinckle’s fixturemate into Stratasys’ GrabCAD Print, fixture design time is reduced to minutes without requiring CAD expertise or extensive engineering resources.

Using intelligent automation, the fixturemate software automates the design of custom fixtures, allowing manufacturers to create secure, precise holding solutions in minutes. This combined solution eliminates the manual effort and complexity traditionally associated with fixture design. The new software package optimizes fixture geometry based on part shape, ensuring a secure hold while exposing necessary surfaces for machining, inspection, or assembly. Integrated seamlessly into Stratasys’ GrabCAD Print Pro, fixturemate accelerates production workflows, reduces material costs, and increases manufacturing efficiency.

The new software offering is expected to be available later this year, across the entire Stratasys technology portfolio.

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