The Design to Manufacturing Co. Launches the Next-Generation Fortus 450mc for Secure GCC Production

[Dubai, UAE] - For Immediate Release

The industry's most trusted FDM workhorse receives a massive upgrade, providing regional defense and energy sectors with the ultimate secure, high-strength localized manufacturing platform.

DUBAI, UAE – 09.07.2025– The Design to Manufacturing Co. (theD2Mco), the region’s premier Platinum Stratasys Partner, today announced the regional launch of the newest, factory-floor-ready version of the Stratasys Fortus® 450mc 3D printer.

Marking the 10th anniversary of the platform, this release builds on a staggering legacy of industrial reliability: over the past decade, 92% of installed Fortus 450mc systems worldwide are still actively producing parts today.

A Decade of Reliability Meets Next-Gen Capability

For manufacturers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, the Fortus 450mc has long been the gold standard for producing high-strength jigs, fixtures, and end-use parts. The new factory-ready bundle enhances this legacy by support the machine's full potential right out of the box.

"For our aerospace, defense, and energy clients, machine downtime is not an option; reliability is a strict procurement requirement," said Alex Papantoniou, Director KSA at theD2Mco. "The fact that 92% of these systems are still running a decade later is documented in this industry. By introducing this fully loaded, next-generation model to the GCC, we are giving regional manufacturers a proven platform that is instantly ready to print application-specific carbon fiber and specified polymers."

The newly upgraded systems feature hardened components specifically designed to support highly abrasive and advanced materials like FDM® Nylon 12CF (Carbon Fiber) and Antero® (PEKK), alongside an all-materials license that grants immediate access to the entire Fortus 450mc portfolio.

Enterprise-Grade Security and Automated Workflows

Crucially for regional defense contractors and government entities, the new bundle addresses the growing need for secure digital manufacturing. The system includes a one-year license for GrabCAD Streamline Pro™, which provides enterprise-grade cybersecurity capabilities to protect Stratasys printers and the facility's wider network from cyber threats and data breaches.

Additionally, the inclusion of GrabCAD Print Pro™ delivers real-time workflow optimization and automated fixture creation, allowing operators to scale production faster and with less reliance on traditional CAD engineering.

Availability

The newly upgraded, factory-floor-ready Stratasys Fortus 450mc bundle is available immediately to industrial operators across the region through The Design to Manufacturing Co. Our technical team is also available to consult with existing Fortus operators regarding software upgrades and material expansions.