Stratasys and Limbitless Solutions Expand Ongoing Partnership Providing Access to 3D-Printed Prosthetics for Children

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additive manufacturing technical

Additive manufacturing, often called 3D printing, builds physical parts by laying down material layer by layer from a digital design, rather than cutting or molding from a solid block. It matters to investors because it can cut production time and waste, enable cheaper prototypes and customized products, and reshape supply chains—changes that can lower costs, speed new products to market, and create competitive advantages that affect a company's revenue and margins.

thermoformed technical

Thermoformed describes a manufacturing process where a sheet of plastic is heated until soft and then shaped over a mold by vacuum, pressure, or mechanical means to create packaging, trays, or parts; the finished item is trimmed to size. It matters to investors because thermoforming affects production speed, material cost, recyclability, and unit quality—factors that influence margins, supply-chain flexibility, compliance with packaging rules, and the scalability of volume production, similar to how baking shapes dough into consistent loaves.

rapid prototyping technical

Rapid prototyping is a fast, iterative way to make early versions of a product or component—often using tools like 3D printing, simple physical models, or quick computer designs—to test how it looks, works and is received. For investors it matters because faster, lower-cost prototyping can shorten development cycles, reveal design or market problems early, and reduce the risk and capital needed to bring a product to market, much like building quick clay models of a car before full production.

circular manufacturing technical

Circular manufacturing is a production approach that keeps materials and products in use for as long as possible by designing for repair, reuse, remanufacture, and recycling instead of discarding items after a single use. For investors it matters because companies that adopt these practices can lower raw-material costs, reduce regulatory and disposal risks, and strengthen brand value and supply resilience—like a business that fixes and refills its tools rather than constantly buying new ones.

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The 12-year collaboration combines additive manufacturing, education, and sustainability to support children with limb differences via functionality and support.

MINNETONKA, Minn. & REHOVOT, Israel & ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS), a global leader in additive manufacturing solutions, and Limbitless Solutions, a nonprofit research facility at the University of Central Florida dedicated to empowering children through bionics, today announced the expansion of a 12-year collaboration that has already helped deliver hundreds of 3D-printed prosthetic devices to children across the United States and beyond.

Annika using her customized prosthetic limb with color-shifting paint from Limbitless Solutions, developed using Stratasys-enabled manufacturing processes.

The expanded partnership will feature a renewed focus on sustainability, education, and increasing access to 3D-printed prosthetics for children everywhere.

Since 2014, Stratasys has supported Limbitless in its mission to empower individuals and increase accessibility through interdisciplinary teamwork, STEAM education, and expressive assistive technology. Through donations of materials, advanced additive manufacturing technology, and engineering expertise, Stratasys has helped the organization provide life-changing prosthetic solutions while inspiring future engineers and innovators. Using Stratasys additive manufacturing, Limbitless produced end-use prosthetic components, 3D printed molds for thermoformed cosmetic elements, and accelerated product development through rapid prototyping prior to injection-molded production.

For many children, these prosthetics provide functionality, as well as help build confidence, encourage self-expression, and create a sense of possibility.

The partnership includes a dedicated Limbitless lab at the University of Central Florida, equipped with multiple Stratasys systems, where students gain hands-on experience using 3D printing to create social impact and develop real-world engineering skills.

This year, the two organizations have put a greater focus on sustainability. Stratasys donated one of its Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) F370® 3D printers to support ongoing operations, student education, and community outreach, demonstrating how corporate social responsibility and circular manufacturing can work together to create lasting impact.

“This long-standing partnership reflects the best of what Stratasys has to offer,” said Rosa Coblens, VP Sustainability & Communications at Stratasys. “Through our Mindful Manufacturing™ approach, we are advancing sustainability while supporting meaningful social impact. By reconditioning high-performing equipment through our Certified Pre-Owned program, we not only reduce waste but also enable purpose-driven organizations like Limbitless to extend their reach and empower more lives.”

“Stratasys has been with us since day one,” said Albert Manero, PhD, Executive Director and Co-founder of Limbitless Solutions. “What started as a short phone call while I was in graduate school turned into a decade-long partnership that shows how additive manufacturing can create a tangible impact for the children we serve and the future engineers and designers working to build a more accessible world.”

The Stratasys Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program extends the life of additive manufacturing equipment through factory-certified refurbishment and redeployment. By providing organizations with access to reliable, high-quality 3D printing technology, the program supports Stratasys' commitment to circular manufacturing and resource efficiency.

About Stratasys

Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries including 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 of 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.

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