Much more than just 3D printing…

SYS Systems is part of the Carfulan Group, which provides the full

range of complementary manufacturing technologies to help you make

better parts and streamline business processes.

OGP UK

– specialist in accurate, non-contact measurement systems for the

quality control of manufactured parts and components.

ZOLLER UK

– delivers improved manufacturing efficiency through tool pre-setting,

inspection and management solutions.

VICIVISION UK

– provider of high-performance, non-contact measuring machines for

precision cylindrical parts such as valves and screws.

XJ3D

– supplier of revolutionary NanoParticle Jetting technology, enabling

users to 3D-print complex geometries in metal or ceramic quickly,

safely and with unmatched part quality.

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3D printing:The evolution of excellence

The model of successIn 1988, in the garage of his Minnesota home, Scott Crump’s fairly

crude attempt to use a glue gun, loaded with a polyethylene and

candle wax mixture, to make a toy frog for his daughter turned out

to be a global game-changer.

Crump thought of a way to create the shape layer by layer and to

automate the process that is now universally known as Fused

Deposition Modelling (FDM).

A revolution had begun.

Today Stratasys, the firm he and his wife Lisa founded a year later,

is the world’s premier 3D-printing company, supplying best-in-

class additive manufacturing technologies that continue to define

our era.

They have helped to shape the cars we drive, the aeroplanes we

travel in, the surgical techniques employed in our hospitals and

even the shoes we run in.

SYS Systems, part of the Carfulan Group and the UK platinum

partner for Stratasys, has been at the forefront of the 3D printing

movement for more than a decade, supplying, installing and

supporting the full Stratasys range.

Our team of independent experts are passionate about their

mission to help businesses of all sizes make better products more

efficiently, all the while pushing the boundaries of innovation.

You’ll hear some of their inspirational stories in the coming pages.

While others have come and gone, SYS Systems has stood the

test of time. A service-focused approach means the customer

always comes first and almost always comes back.

With rapid prototyping capabilities backed up by intelligent

software, a vast array of material and colour options and an

appreciation for all budgets, bespoke Stratasys systems are

facilitating the on-site production of ever-more realistic models

and end-use parts.

As the 3D printing movement continues to evolve, it’s no longer a

question of if our technologies could improve the way you work -

it’s a question of by how much.

The only limit is your imagination.

It has helped to slash our

design-to-production times and

is well on its way to giving us an

even quicker return on

investment than we anticipatedMick Gray (pictured below)

OUR PROMISE:

we will provide an on-site,

no-obligation demonstration of a

best-in-class printing solution to

match your needs and budget.

However, the Sussex-based firm quickly realised that using outside

agencies to create its 3D models was not only expensive, but lengthened

the design, prototype and consultation process considerably.

Mechanical Engineering Manager Mick Gray said: “Due to increasing

volumes of designs that needed to be 3D printed and the intricacies often

required, we undertook a search for a high-quality, cost-effective 3D printer

that would enable us to bring this important function in-house and deliver

an economical return on our investment.”

It settled on a Stratasys Objet30 Pro, which through PolyJet technology

combines the accuracy and versatility of a high-quality rapid prototyping

machine with the convenience and small footprint of a desktop 3D printer.

Mr Gray added: “Now, in-house, we are able to create finely detailed

physical objects directly from digital data that are virtually identical to the

real thing in terms of size, shape, colour, texture and weight.

“It has helped to slash our design-to-production times, ensured the

successful fine-tuning of product designs, saved a lot of money on using

outside agencies and is well on its way to giving us an even quicker return

on investment than we anticipated.”

THE OUTSOURCERInfrequent need, a lack of time, limited knowledge - there are

many reasons that some businesses favour using a bureau over

in-house 3D printing.

However, thanks to so many recent major advancements in the

technology, we guarantee there’s a better way.

In addition to the immediate time and cost savings of removing

the outsourcing process, Stratasys systems employ versatile

and intuitive design-to-print software to create low-cost parts in

an ever-growing range of high-class materials, with ultimate

accuracy and reliability.

No major training requirements, a streamlined design function

and improved models on demand –an on-site machine is the

fastest, most efficient and most cost-effective route to get your

products to market.

For Eschmann, a leading designer and manufacturer of

operating tables, operating theatre equipment and infection

control systems, 3D-printed prototypes play a key role in the

product development process.

Our vast experience of the additive manufacturing industry has told us that

users of 3D-printing technology fall into one of three general categories.

Whichever cap fits, we have the right solution for you…

THE FLOURISHEROnce a business has discovered the benefits of an in-house 3D printer, they tell us without fail that they would

never again be without one.

The next challenge is to help them reach their maximum potential by improving functionality and extending their

capabilities – and that’s what we do best.

Whether it’s stronger and more temperature-resistant materials, an increased print tray volume, more consistent

part quality or a faster build, best-in-class Stratasys technology supplied by SYS Systems turns good operations

into truly great ones.

Glasgow-based design and engineering agency Filament has

clients ranging from individual start-ups to multi-nationals

and, with the help of 3D printing, helps each to bring their

new products to market.

The rapid growth of the company forced it to rethink its strategy for meeting

increased demand, leading to a decision to expand its additive manufacturing

capabilities by trading in its desktop solution for the Stratasys F170 and FDM

technology.

Co-founder Craig Lynn said: “The F170 is a workhorse. We know when we

place a print on, no matter how big it is or how many parts are on the bed, it

will print 100 per cent of the time.

“We’re able to produce the 3D CAD model, load it on and the machine will be

printing overnight, so it means our designers are actually getting parts

produced and are able to get their hands on and test these parts the next day.

“It keeps the development cycle moving at speed, which you certainly need

when you’re working on not just one development project but on a number of

them at the same time.

“If we were to rewind and go back to when we purchased our first machine,

certainly with the experience we’ve had with the F170 to date we would have

gone for something like it earlier in the life of the company.”

The F170 is a

workhorse. We

know when we

place a print on, it

will print 100 per

cent of the timeCraig Lynn (pictured left)

OUR PROMISE:

we will enhance your operations and

offer you up to the original value of your

old 3D printer back when you upgrade

to a new Stratasys model.*Watch the video: https://www.sys-uk.com/sys-systems-and-filament-pd-upgrade-3d-printer/

THE AMPLIFIERAn increasing number of the most successful companies on the planet are advocates of 3D printing.

As they continue to employ more complex and bespoke applications than ever before, experienced

users must position themselves at the cutting edge of the latest technological developments to

remain ahead of the competition.

Working with SYS Systems means access to the very highest-

quality thermoplastics available, such as aerospace-grade

ULTEM, as well as ultra-realistic rapid prototyping materials

offering full colour and multiple texture options.

Our aim is to help organisations achieve advanced

manufacturing on a whole new level.

Gone are the days of having

to work our designs around

the limitations of traditional

manufacturing processesStefan Kogut (pictured right) OUR PROMISE:

we will demonstrate the very latest

advancements in 3D printing and help

take your manufacturing beyond what

you previously thought possible.

*Watch the video: https://youtu.be/PbBv0PPpm9Y

Herman Miller has been producing iconic and award-winning office furniture for

more than 100 years, exporting its top-class products across Europe, the

Middle East and Africa.

Keen to remain at the forefront of innovation, it first invested in on-site 3D printing in the form of the

Stratasys uPrint for its small parts, but still had to outsource the process for its larger and more

complex creations.

That all changed when it acquired a Fortus 400 system. Its impact was such that the company quickly

brought in a second machine, the Fortus 450, to further reduce product development time,

supplement prototyping processes and support the growth of the business.

Now, instead of waiting five to 10 days for outsourced 3D-printed parts, components can be

accurately produced overnight ready for testing, using many of the engineering-grade and high-

performance thermoplastics employed in traditional manufacturing processes.

Stefan Kogut, R&D Workshop Lead at the firm’s Portal Mill facility in Melksham, said: “Gone are the

days of having to work our designs around the limitations of traditional manufacturing processes.

“ Among the many production parts to benefit is the cradle, which forms the back of an office chair.

Despite it being a large nylon part, we have managed to print it with ease on the Fortus.

“ In our test labs we can now model, build and test within a very short timeframe.”

Productionsolutions for amodern age

END-USE PARTSAt the heart of the additive manufacturing revolution are

production systems capable of building customised,

repeatable and intricate structures with the same

engineering-grade and high-performance thermoplastics

used in traditional processes.

But there’s one big difference: by eliminating the expense

and inhibitions associated with machining, 3D printing has

made it possible to do it in an accessible, timely and

economical way.

This direct digital manufacturing approach means engineers

are free to create and evolve low-volume parts with organic

shapes and intricate geometries. Inventories are now digital

files at your fingertips.

Bespoke end-use parts pioneered by Stratasys technology

are delivering huge cost and efficiency savings for

companies the world over by reducing scrap, saving on

warehouse space, shortening lead times and improving

speed to market.

By allowing them to collaborate more effectively and

respond more rapidly to client demand, businesses are

gaining the edge on their rivals.

TOOLS WITHOUT THE TOOLINGEnsuring quality, efficiency and worker safety, highly customised jigs and fixtures

are used to position, hold, protect and organise components during

manufacturing.

3D printing has yielded a faster and more accurate method of producing them,

transforming the traditional fabrication process and slashing both lead times and costs.

Without the limitations of tool configuration, tools can be freely designed for optimal

performance, adjusted quickly to suit changing need and created on demand.

In aerospace, additive manufacturing has paved the way for low-volume but high-value

customised, lightweight and flight-ready parts. The economical production of complex

shapes in materials that improve vehicle efficiency and performance, provide high

strength-to-weight ratio and are flame, smoke and toxicity compliant, is now the norm.

In the highly regulated medical industry, bio-compatible and multi-material 3D-printing

options are leading to personalised and therefore better patient outcomes, as well as

improved surgical procedures.

RAPID PROTOTYPINGFreed from the time and cost constraints of traditional machining methods,

designers and producers are 3D-printing stunningly authentic concept models.

Using advanced materials so good, so varied and so compatible even in a single build,

these lifelike creations are ready to test, hone and perfect before you move to

production with complete confidence.

In the automotive industry, for example, Stratasys material advancements make it

possible to swiftly print models that simulate the look, feel and function of seals,

gaskets, living hinges, soft-touch parts, moulds, snap-fits and product casings.

With such power to produce more low-cost design iterations quickly and in-house,

premium-quality final products can reach the marketplace faster and data can be kept

under wraps until they do.

Rapid prototyping technology not only suits the manufacturing stars of today, but –

thanks to our partnerships with schools, colleges and universities all around the UK -

shapes the industry leaders of tomorrow.

*Picture courtesy of Eckhart *Picture courtesy of Siemens