Quickparts expands SLA production network with 12 Stratasys NEO800+ printers in four countries
Quickparts has announced the acquisition of 12 Stratasys NEO800+ stereolithography systems distributed across four international production sites. The investment aims to create a standardized production network for the aerospace and defense sectors, with the ability to produce the same components according to the same standards in the United States, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
The operation is part of a broader financial commitment that brings Quickparts' total investment in its Seattle Aerospace & Defense Center of Excellence to nearly $6 million.
A multi-country production network
*Quickparts is building geographically distributed production capacity, where machine standardization allows qualified components to be replicated in different nations without requalification.*
The 12 new NEO800+ systems will join six Stratasys NEO machines already operational in the Quickparts network. According to the company, this expansion will increase large-format production capacity by 40%.
Stratasys described the agreement as a multi-year, multi-million-dollar contract during its second-quarter results presentation in August.
- 12 NEO800+ printers distributed in the USA, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom
- Increase of 40% in large-format production capacity
- Total investment of nearly 6 million dollars in the Seattle center
- Standardization to produce the same components in four countries
The advantage of standardization
*The choice to use the same printer model in all production sites is not just a matter of capacity, but a strategy to ensure operational continuity and uniform quality.*
Standardization of equipment allows Quickparts to qualify a component in one location and produce it according to the same standards in other locations. This approach is particularly advantageous for customers in the defense and space sectors.
If production is interrupted in one country, Quickparts can move the work to another location without having to requalify the process. The network operates as an integrated system rather than as separate facilities.
Strategic positioning in the aerospace and defense market
*The investment reveals where Quickparts sees the most significant growth opportunities: in highly regulated sectors that require production resilience and distributed capabilities.*
“Reshoring and industrial resilience are usually discussed as policy. We treat them as a budget decision,” said Avi Reichental, CEO of Quickparts.
Reichental emphasized that anyone can buy the same machines, but building a skilled capability that operates to the same standards in four countries takes years. “This is the difference between renting machine time and owning a genuinely hard-to-displace market position,” he added.
The NEO800+ is a large-format SLA printer designed for industrial production. Quickparts plans to use the expanded fleet for applications including the production of final components in aerospace and defense.
Implications for the industry
*Quickparts' approach represents an emerging model in additive manufacturing: not just production capacity, but geographically distributed networks with uniform standards.*
The investment demonstrates how 3D printing service companies are evolving from capacity providers to strategic partners for critical sectors. The ability to ensure production continuity across national borders becomes a competitive advantage that is difficult to replicate quickly.
For Stratasys, the agreement confirms the positioning of the NEO platform as a solution for large-scale industrial production, particularly in regulated sectors that require traceability and repeatability.
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Q&A
How many Stratasys NEO800+ printers has Quickparts acquired?
Quickparts has announced the acquisition of 12 Stratasys NEO800+ stereolithography systems. These new machines add to the six already operational within the company network.
In which countries will the new printers be distributed?
The 12 new printers will be distributed across four international production sites located in the United States, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
What is the main objective of standardizing the machines?
Standardization allows a component to be qualified at one location and its production replicated with the same standards at other locations without the need for process requalification.
By how much will Quickparts' production capacity increase?
According to the company, this expansion with the new NEO800+ systems will increase large-format production capacity by 40% compared to current capabilities.
What is the total investment amount in the Seattle center?
The operation is part of a broader financial commitment, bringing Quickparts' total investment in its Seattle Aerospace & Defense Center of Excellence to nearly $6 million.
