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- Category: Technical Education
- DATE: December 22, 2025
ToughONE™: Where FDM Strength Meets PolyJet Precision
What Is ToughONE™?
ToughONE™ is a new PolyJet 3D printing material that combines the visual precision of PolyJet with the strength and durability typically associated with FDM thermoplastics. Designed for education environments, ToughONE™ allows students to print parts that look realistic and perform under real world testing conditions.
For years, educators have faced a difficult decision.
Should students print parts that look real or parts that act real?
With ToughONE™, that trade off no longer exists.
How Does ToughONE™ Compare to Traditional PolyJet and FDM Materials?
PolyJet printers are known for producing smooth surfaces, fine details, and full color models, making them ideal for design visualization, anatomy, and architectural applications. However, traditional PolyJet materials have not always provided the strength needed for functional testing.
FDM printers, on the other hand, offer durability, flexibility, and impact resistance, but often lack the surface finish and visual fidelity required for high detail work.
ToughONE™ bridges this gap. It is the first PolyJet material engineered to perform like an FDM thermoplastic while maintaining the precision PolyJet is known for.
What Can Students Do with ToughONE™ in the Classroom?
With ToughONE™, students can design, print, and test functional parts using a single printer and material. This supports hands on learning and mirrors real world engineering workflows.
Common classroom applications include:
Snap fit components
Living hinges
Drop and impact testing
Drilling and tapping
Functional assemblies and prototypes
All without switching materials or moving to a second printer.
Why Is ToughONE™ Important for Education and CTE Programs?
- Design Meets Engineering: Merge visual design and functional testing in one workflow.
- Faster Iteration: Stronger parts mean fewer failures and more time for learning.
- Simplified Lab Management: One printer and material cover multiple learning outcomes.
- Career-Ready Skills: Students experience true product development — from concept to validation — right in the classroom.
ToughONE™ allows educators to say yes to both visual detail and functional strength. It is the first PolyJet material that enables students to think like designers and test like engineers within a single classroom environment.
Experience ToughONE™ with H2I Group
Your dedicated reseller for Stratasys Education Solutions.
Connect with our Tech Ed team to explore how ToughONE™ can transform your school’s design, engineering, or CTE lab.
Contact H2I Group to schedule a demo or add ToughONE™ to your next lab order.
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