AE²: Additive Essentials with Application Engineers

Recorded Date: July 16, 2026 In this AE² session, Senior Applications Engineer Dustin Lundmark breaks down how to match FDM materials to your specific application, so you get stronger parts, better print economics, and fewer failed prints. 

Recorded Date: June 17, 2026 In this AE² session, AdvancedTek Applications & Service Engineer Isaac Damhoff presents from our post-processing room, with a quick walk through of support removal methods, material considerations, and finishing best practices for PolyJet parts. 

Recorded Date: May 12, 2026 In this AE² session, AdvancedTek Applications Engineer Lauryn Ahlm will walk through common model errors and build warnings in Formlabs PreForm, Formlabs’ print preparation software used to set up, orient, and support parts for Form Series printers. 

  Recorded Date: March 17, 2026 In this AE² session, AdvancedTek Application Engineer Isaac Damhof walks through how to override Stratasys FDM TPU and PLA standard material limitations using custom groups and toolpaths in Insight software. You’ll see how to fine-tune densities, adjust wall thicknesses, enhance TPU flexibility, and cut down on material usage. 

  Recorded Date: March 17, 2026 In this AE² session, AdvancedTek Application Engineer Lauryn Ahlm walks through the fundamentals of support generation and strategy to help you reduce failures, improve surface quality, and produce more consistent parts. 

  Recorded Date: February 7, 2026 In this AE² session, AdvancedTek Field Service Engineer & Application Engineer Isaac Damhof walks through best practices for bonding FDM 3D printed parts. 

  Recorded Date: January 13, 2026 FDM Nylon materials offer excellent strength and durability, but achieving consistent print results can be a challenge. In this short AE² session, AdvancedTek Senior Application Engineer Mike Mabie will share practical tips and best practices for printing with FDM Nylon materials, including material handling, setup considerations, and process adjustments […]

  Recorded Date: December 16, 2025 Check out the launch of our new AE² Series as AdvancedTek Senior Application Engineer Mike Mabie shares practical software tips and workflow checks to help you avoid common Stratasys FDM build issues.