- Fadi Abro, Sr. Global Director of Automotive & Mobility, Stratasys

- Jeff McGarry, Managing Partner, Automation Intelligence

- Local government and community leaders (invited)

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET

Ribbon Cutting & Remarks at 10:30 a.m. ET

Stratasys North American Tooling Center of Excellence (NASTC)

6181 Taylor Dr, Flint, MI 48507

Michigan sits at the heart of American manufacturing, and Stratasys is investing in Flint as the launchpad for the future of digital tooling and skilled labor that will bolster the state’s role as the engine of industrial innovation.

The NASTC serves as a hub for automakers, suppliers, and manufacturers to develop knowledge and practices that leverage additive manufacturing to deliver faster, more cost-effective, and more innovative production solutions that overcome many of today’s manufacturing challenges.

At the core of a manufacturing economy is a strong workforce — one that is driven forward through job creation, worker protections, and skills development. Today, more challenges persist, as the incoming labor has changed. More emphasis is being placed on filling roles and retention — making manufacturing a career people want. The automotive industry has struggled to attract and retain talent, in part because many no longer see the factory floor as a place of innovation or opportunity. Additive manufacturing is helping change that. It’s reigniting interest, sparking creativity, and redefining what a career in manufacturing can look like. The NASTC will serve as a proving ground — showing Michigan’s workforce that now is the time to return to the design and production floor, not just for a job, but for a future.

Stratasys is proud to play a critical role in the future of Michigan manufacturing. Our industrial 3D printing technology is already embedded in the operations of all major automotive OEMs across the state and more than 50 key suppliers. Supporting General Motors in Detroit, Lansing, and Flint, Toyota in Saline, Ford in Redford, Rivian in Plymouth, and Nissan in Farmington Hills. These partnerships are helping OEMs localize production, accelerate innovation, and strengthen supply chains.

Just as importantly, Stratasys is investing directly in Michigan. With dedicated staff, a facility in the state, and the recent launch of our North American Tooling Center in Flint, we’re making long-term commitments to Michigan’s economy and workforce. This center is a hub for advancing new manufacturing applications and creating opportunities for training and upskilling.

Alongside automotive, Stratasys is also deeply involved in aerospace, defense and medical sectors. Customers include companies such as Boeing, the US Department of Defense and Stryker.