Stratasys and trinckle join forces to unleash substantial new AM market potential
Berlin, Germany, APRIL 07, 2025
trinckle today announced its partnership with Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) to integrate fixturemate software with Stratasys' GrabCAD Print™ Pro software. Both companies are committed to simplifying the design for manufacturing process and enabling a broader group to make an impact with additive manufacturing, providing a seamless workflow from design to production.
Many companies already use AM technology to support their manufacturing processes, but face challenges with design and application expertise. Identifying the growing demand for AM tooling and manufacturing aids, trinckle is excited to partner with market leader Stratasys, using their broad installed base and long-term experience to improve the overall solution and scale-up the usage of industrial fixtures, a key application for every manufacturing company.
trinckle’s fixturemate software automates key steps in the fixture design process, allowing manufacturers to create secure, precise holding solutions in minutes. With intelligent automation tightly aligned to the needs of industrial manufacturing, fixturemate removes the manual effort and complexity of traditional fixture design, reducing design time and enabling teams without CAD expertise to contribute to additive manufacturing tasks.
"By eliminating the need for specialized CAD skills, we're giving customers flexibility with their manufacturing workforce when it comes to the development of complex fixtures and tooling. This will deliver significant savings in time and workforce development," said Victor Gerdes, Vice President, Software, Stratasys. "Integrating this capability directly into our GrabCAD Print Pro platform allows customers to use our solutions not only in print preparation, but also in the critical design phase of manufacturing."
The software optimizes fixture geometry based on part shape, ensuring a secure hold while exposing necessary surfaces for machining, inspection, or assembly. This scalability across manufacturing departments is especially valuable in industries like automotive, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing, as well as any company involved in assembly, metrology, welding, logistics, or similar operations.
By integrating fixturemate into Stratasys' technology portfolio, both companies will create a seamless AM workflow that enables users to make better use of additive manufacturing technology, reduce reliance on external suppliers, gain more control over internal processes, and achieve shorter lead times. These improvements help companies respond more effectively to market and supply chain fluctuations and meet demand more quickly and competitively.
"Together, we're removing one of the biggest barriers in additive manufacturing, the need for specialized CAD skills and the costs associated with the manual design process. With fixturemate, anyone, regardless of design experience can create custom production ready fixtures in just minutes," said Florian Reichle, CEO and Co-Founder of trinckle. "By integrating fixturemate with GrabCAD Print Pro, we're making it easier than ever for manufacturers to create custom, production-ready fixtures in minutes – eliminating bottlenecks, accelerating workflows, and maximizing the value of additive manufacturing."
Stratasys and trinckle will showcase the new fixturemate/GrabCAD Print Pro integration at RAPID + TCT in Detroit, April 8 – 10, where attendees will see firsthand how automated fixture design simplifies manufacturing workflows. The solution is expected to be available later this year. This is just the beginning – deeper integration, expanded industrial AM applications, and seamless solutions that bring together hardware, software, and materials are on the way.
About trinckle
trinckle is a Berlin-based software company focused on simplifying design processes and unlocking the full potential of AM for the era of digital manufacturing. By making design accessible, trinckle removes engineering bottlenecks and empowers anyone to act on their ideas, even without CAD experience. trinckle's core technology has simplified scalable AM applications across manufacturing, medical patient-specific devices, through to customizable consumer goods. For more information about products, customers, and partnership opportunities, visit trinckle.com.
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.
Media contact for trinckle:
Aakash Shetty
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