S. Scott Crump

American businessman

S. Scott Crump (born Steven Scott Crump) is the inventor of fused deposition modeling (FDM) and co-founder of Stratasys, Ltd. Crump invented and patented FDM technology in 1989 with his wife and Stratasys co-founder Lisa Crump.²

From Wikipedia’s article on S. Scott Crump (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

About

He is currently the chairman of the board of directors of Stratasys, which produces additive manufacturing machines for direct digital manufacturing (a.k.a. rapid manufacturing); these machines are popularly called “3D printers.” He took the manufacturing company public in 1994 (Nasdaq:SSYS). He also runs Fortus, RedEye on Demand, and Dimension Printing – business units of Stratasys.

Crump managed the early work on another innovation used by FDM machines, the ABS plastic filament, which allows engineers to formulate fully functional parts that have up to 75% of the strength of an actual molded part. In addition, Crump is responsible for other innovations, including: Breakaway Support System (BASS), WaterWorks Support System, the coupling to the CAD/CAM industry for CNC tool path software, a baffled oven for high-temperature build environments and a benchtop 3D Printer (Dimension).

From Wikipedia’s article on S. Scott Crump, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.²

Companies

StratasysBoard member Mar 18, 2026 to now⁶
StratasysFounder⁷
StratasysChief executive officer Jan 4, 2006 to May 22, 2012⁸
StratasysChair Jan 4, 2006 to May 22, 2012⁸
StratasysPresident Jan 4, 2006 to May 6, 2009⁸

Career

Occupation: inventor.⁴

Date not recordedFounded Stratasys³

Personal life

CitizenshipUnited States⁵

Philanthropy

Through Stratasys, Crump has provided financial support to the SME Bright Minds Mentor Program, affording opportunities for high school students to attend the annual Society of Manufacturing Education (SME) RAPID Conference and Exposition. Stratasys has also donated 3D printers to schools participating in the RAPID event.