Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz has disclosed the purchase of stock in Stratasys ($SSYS), a 3D printing solutions provider with a market capitalization of $792 million. This marks the first time in years that a member of Congress has reported trading shares of the company.
- Stratasys ($SSYS) specializes in connected polymer-based 3D printing systems for markets including automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and consumer products.
- The company’s product suite includes FDM, polyjet, stereolithography, and selective absorption fusion printers, as well as the GrabCAD software platform for additive manufacturing operations.
- Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Stratasys has spent $160,000 lobbying Congress so far in 2025.
- Lobbying efforts focused on Department of Defense appropriations for 3D printing technologies, STEM education funding, additive manufacturing technologies, and certification initiatives.
- This is the first reported political trade in Stratasys shares in recent years, drawing attention to the intersection of policymaking and the 3D printing industry.
Relevant Companies
- $SSYS – Directly impacted, as political attention and lobbying efforts could influence regulatory or funding outcomes tied to 3D printing and defense-related projects.
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. This article may be updated as more details become available.
