This week has been the week of sleeping giants. Talking with a few companies we’ve heard that their Fortus machines sit dormant. The reason? The quotes they received from Stratasys were simply too much to justify getting the machine up and running. However, since these Fortus users had already invested capital into a machine that theoretically could still run and produce great parts, they didn’t feel comfortable fully letting go.
Thanks to timely outreach from Pivot they learned about lower-cost options to bring their large-format FDM, a very reliable machine back online. In a world where it’s increasingly easier to go down market why is Stratasys trying to squeeze the last pennies out of their customers? Pivot AM knows you can still make money with your Fortus 400mc or Fortus 360mc if the equation of revenue minus repair costs still puts you in the black. Give us a call with your Fortus problems and let us provide you with our low-cost spare parts, repair quotes, or preventative maintenance options.
Related Reading
If your Fortus 360mc or 400mc is facing an end-of-life decision from Stratasys, see our guide on whether to retain or replace a Classic or T Class Fortus 360mc or 400mc that’s end of life.
If a motor issue is keeping your machine offline, we’ve also written about repairing faulty Fortus motors versus replacing entire drive blocks.
Some owners have received repair quotes from Stratasys that are too high to justify getting the machine running again, even though the equipment may still be capable of producing good quality parts.
Yes, if the numbers make sense. Pivot AM’s view is that if your revenue minus repair and operating costs still leaves you profitable, the machine may still be worth running.
Pivot AM offers lower cost spare parts, repair services, and preventative maintenance options as alternatives to higher OEM repair costs.
Yes. Contact Pivot AM with your Fortus machine issues to discuss spare parts, repair options, or preventative maintenance and determine whether repairing the machine makes financial sense.
