This is how engineering fits into 3D printing with Stratasys from SYS Systems

Today on MTDCNC we explore additive manufacturing with the market leader in polymer 3D printing, Stratasys. Where does 3D printing sit today within the world of metal cutting, machining, and engineering? Lyndsey Vickers talks to Rob Thompson from SYS Systems (part of the Carfulan Group) to find out more about what Stratasys have to offer. 3D printers are more frequently used for prototyping and jigs and fixtures. But people also use 3D printing for making parts to sell. Rob confirms that there is technology to help people with additive manufacturing but a lot of hoops to go through to get there. From jigs and fixtures, exploring the technology, and learning more about it, people have been able to achieve a quicker ROI on the machine itself. Rob talks about the easy to adapt FDM technology, the ability to add strength or reduce weight for parts, and how to achieve repeatability and reliability with technology from Stratasys. If you want to know more about replacing metal parts, increasing capacity, and reducing the bottleneck of time, hear what Rob has to say in the video.