Stratasys and the nonprofit Limbitless Solutions, based at the University of Central Florida, have widened their collaboration, which dates back to 2014. Stratasys donated a Certified Pre-Owned F370 printer, with sustainability, education and access to 3D-printed prosthetics for children as stated priorities. The two say the work has already put hundreds of devices into children's hands.
Key facts
Collaboration began in 2014 and now spans 12 years
Stratasys donated one Certified Pre-Owned F370 printer this year
The work has delivered hundreds of prosthetic devices to children
Announced on 18 August 2026
What does the expanded partnership cover?
Since 2014 Stratasys has given Limbitless materials, additive manufacturing technology and engineering support. Limbitless used this to make final prosthetic parts, produce printed tooling for formed cosmetic covers, and prototype designs before moving to injection moulding. The renewed focus is on sustainability, education and wider access to printed prosthetics for children.
Why a refurbished printer?
The donated F370 comes from the Stratasys Certified Pre-Owned programme, in which used systems are refurbished at the factory and placed with new users. Stratasys presents the gift as an example of circular manufacturing under its Mindful Manufacturing approach. The printer is meant to support Limbitless operations, student teaching and community outreach.
Where does teaching come in?
Limbitless runs a lab at the University of Central Florida fitted with several Stratasys systems. Students use it to practise 3D printing on projects with a social purpose and to build engineering skills. Executive Director Albert Manero said the relationship grew from a short phone call during his graduate studies.
What it means
This is a sponsorship and outreach story, not a technology launch, and it carries no new process or cost data. For smaller manufacturers the relevant point is the refurbished equipment route: certified pre-owned systems can lower the entry cost of FDM capacity for training, tooling and prototyping. Anyone considering this should check warranty, service coverage and local support in their own region.
Frequently asked questions
What did Stratasys donate to Limbitless?
Stratasys donated a Certified Pre-Owned F370 3D printer to support operations, student education and community outreach.
How long have the two organisations worked together?
The collaboration started in 2014, making it 12 years old at the time of the announcement.
What does Limbitless make with Stratasys technology?
It makes final prosthetic parts, printed tooling for formed cosmetic covers and prototypes ahead of injection moulding.