Color 3D Printing

Stratasys PolyJet 3D printers offer a gamut of thousands of colors in a wide variety of materials, true full-color capability, texture mapping, and color gradients. Colored 3D printing enables prototypes that look, feel, and operate like the finished products. This leads to better communication on designs and saves on manual post-processing delays and costs.

The J series are also PANTONE Validated, making the Pantone Matching System (PMS) colors available for the first time in 3D printing and providing a universal language of color to define, communicate, and control color from inspiration to realization with a single click on GrabCAD Print. The J series can print in RGB, CMYK, Pantone, or virtually any pattern.

In this section you can find information about Color, such as: briefs, case studies, guides, GrabCAD tutorials, and more.

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Design for Additive Manufacturing - PolyJet Best Practice

DOC-01103 Rev. B. This PolyJet design guide aims to help designers produce quality and cost-effective parts on Stratasys PolyJet 3D systems. The guide provides information for both new and experienced users. The topics covered in this guide describe tools and methods for optimising design features, strength, and durability of printed parts, and ensuring that the parts meet your expectations. It provides best practices and tips on designing for additive manufacturing, and examples of how to take advantage of Stratasys unique features to get the most out of your PolyJet printer, while minimizing printing costs and post-processing issues.

1 Jul 2020 | 4.59 MB | pdf

FEA Results with Multi-Color - EN PolyJet Application Brief

Finite element analysis (FEA) is a computer-based method of analyzing and simulating the behavior of components under a variety of conditions including force, temperature, vibration and motion. FEA calculates displacement, strain, and stress of a part or structure under internal and external loads. These predictions confirm if a design is suitable or if modifications are required to prevent failure.

4 Jul 2017 | 124.84 KB | pdf

GrabCAD Print - New X-Rite i1Profiler icc Profiles

With GrabCAD Print® version 1.42 and above, new X-Rite-based CMYW and CMYKW color profiles are available for improved color consistency, color accuracy and vibrancy.

6 Jul 2020 | 922.51 KB | pdf

GrabCAD Print Textures Color Sample - Application Engineer Training

19 Feb 2018 | 622.31 KB | zip

J750-J735 - EN Brochure

16 Mar 2021 | 5.25 MB | pdf

KeyShot Design - EN PolyJet Best Practice

This document describes how to design in KeyShot for optimum results when printing with GrabCAD Print on PolyJet 3D printers.

21 Nov 2020 | 1.55 MB | pdf

Multi-Material Printing - EN PolyJet Application Brief

ENGLISH | Multi-material 3D printing creates prototypes that simulate final-production parts in a single operation, which improves functional evaluations and overall appearance. Using PolyJet technology, a single part can have a variety of mechanical properties, colors and levels of opacity and durometer. This unique technology is fast and efficient when creating prototypes with features that exemplify the finished product

11 Dec 2015 | 1.35 MB | pdf

PANTONE Color 3D Printing - EN PolyJet Best Practice

ENGLISH | PolyJet Best Practice | DOC-07009 Rev. C

29 Jul 2021 | 733.51 KB | pdf

PolyJet Color Materials - EN Data Sheet

ENGLISH | PolyJet Data Sheet Material |

1 Oct 2015 | 4.74 MB | pdf

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Brooks Running Happy - EN Polyjet Case Study

Footwear manufacturer Brooks Running uses its Connex3 3D Printer for in-house prototyping and fast design validation. The company estimates it saves at least $500 per shoe design and halves its design validation with rapid prototyping.

24 Aug 2019 | 1.18 MB | pdf

Game Controller - EN PolyJet Case Study

18 Jul 2020 | 1.26 MB | pdf

Google Jacquard - EN PolyJet Case Study

ENGLISH | Google's ATAP team utilized Stratasys PolyJet 3D printing technology to develop the Jacquard wearable platform, which integrates motion-sensitive tags into everyday items like jackets, shoes, and backpacks. PolyJet's versatility allowed for rapid prototyping of multi-material and multi-color components, reducing lead times from weeks to a single day. The technology enabled precise customization, such as replicating textures like leather or wood, while maintaining high fidelity and functional performance. This streamlined process saved significant time and costs during development while enhancing the design flexibility needed for innovative wearable devices that seamlessly blend into users' lifestyles.

22 Dec 2021 | 6.76 MB | pdf

Innodesign - EN PolyJet Case Study

Innodesign from Monochrome to Photorealism - EN PolyJet Case Study.pdf

18 Jul 2020 | 1.49 MB | pdf

Italdesign Making the Impossible Possible - EN PolyJet Case Study

Founded in 1968 in Moncalieri, Italy, Italdesign is best known for its automotive design work for both concept and production cars. As an established supplier to the automotive industry's foremost brands, the company has a number of design and production sites across Italy, Spain and Germany. At the Barcelona division, the R&D team has built a strong reputation for its creative design techniques and deployment of innovative technologies to bring their concepts to life.

18 Jul 2020 | 4.85 MB | pdf

John Mauriello Sunglasses Prototype - EN PolyJet Case Study

Industrial designer John Mauriello was able to create over 100 unique color prototypes with J55 PolyJet 3D Printer.

13 Jul 2023 | 720.46 KB | pdf

Karcher Innovative Prototyping - EN Case Study

Kärcher is a leading provider of cleaning technology worldwide. With a continually updated portfolio comprising products that are less than five years old, the company constantly optimizes and redesigns the best solutions for its customers. With this level of throughput comes a strain on design and production cycles, as the company needs the best results possible in limited time frames. Needing to design its latest product with unique aesthetics and functionality, Kärcher found that Stratasys PolyJet technology proved the ideal solution to speed up its prototyping processes and ensure product development times were maintained.

16 Nov 2020 | 1.55 MB | pdf

KAUST University Revolutionizing Race Car Aerodynamics - EN PolyJet Case Study

PolyJet J Series printers propel Formula One racing by intersecting supercomputing, 3D printing, and aerodynamics.

3 Nov 2023 | 992.47 KB | pdf

Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine - EN PolyJet Case Study

ENGLISH | Healthcare Case Study | The Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine utilizes Stratasys multi-material 3D printers, such as the Objet500 Connex3, to create detailed, full-color anatomical models for medical training and surgical preparation. These models replicate patient organs with high precision, enabling surgeons and students to visualize complex structures that traditional 2D imaging might obscure. The printers' ability to use diverse materials allows for bio-texture modeling, simulating real organ properties for practice in surgical techniques. This approach enhances training, reduces surgical risks, and improves communication between doctors and patients by providing tangible representations of medical conditions

24 Mar 2017 | 1.81 MB | pdf

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