3D Printing the Future Today: Scott Crump
About S. Crump
At the November 2023 Stratasys LIVE Unveiling, Crump introduced the F3300, a new FDM system. He stated that in his "wildest dreams" he never thought FDM technology would become as productive as this system. The event also featured a customer, Dallas Martin from Toyota, who said the machine "knocked it out of the park" in addressing user feedback, citing improvements in speed, sensor technology, and larger spools. In earlier appearances, Crump discussed the continuous build 3D demonstrator, describing it as a cloud-based system capable of producing up to 5,000 parts per day without a tool, with scalability achieved by adding printer modules. He also spoke about the expansion of 3D printing into lower-price systems and new applications, including architectural models, military uses, and medical applications. Crump noted that augmented manufacturing—using 3D printing for jigs and fixtures—is a proven solution that is often overlooked by mainstream media, and he emphasized that the future of 3D printing is "infinite," limited only by imagination.