A 20% increase in 3-D printing hardware sales has helped a UK-based technology specialist to be awarded with ‘Number 1 Partner Status’ for Stratasys across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
SYS Systems, which is part of Derby-based
Carfulan Group, has seen revenues for its additive manufacturing (AM) solutions surpass £4 million for the first time and this, when combined with outstanding customer service and technical expertise, has seen it secure the prestigious honour from the leading industrial 3-D printer brand in the world.
The company currently works with companies in 12 industrial sectors across the UK and Ireland, providing access to technology that can help companies with rapid prototyping, medical modelling and low- to medium-volume manufacturing. It has been delivering access to FDM, Polyjet, P3, SAF and medical printers since 2009 and these machines have supported customers to achieve cost and time savings, as well as manufacturing innovations in sectors, including aerospace, defence, education and dentistry.
Matt Fulton, joint managing director of SYS Systems, said: “We have represented Stratasys since 2009, so to achieve this global recognition means the world to our business. It is a real testament to the knowledge and commitment of our amazing team. The 3-D printing giant spends multi-million-dollars on R&D, bringing out new products and materials that - through our business and contacts — are helping UK and Irish manufacturers push the boundaries of innovation. The ‘Number 1 Partner’ status in EMEA will hopefully raise awareness among other companies to come and partner with us on their manufacturing journey.”
Based in a £2.5 million Advanced Innovation Centre near Derby, SYS Systems’ showroom showcases more than 25 different technologies on offer from Stratasys, spanning FDM, Polyjet, P3 and SAF technologies. These AM printers give its diverse client-base the ability to design, refine, iterate, create and manufacture next-generation components.
Significant savings in time and costFurthermore, the company offers much more than just the systems. Its team of experts, with 100 years of collective experience, work with businesses to uncover applications where 3-D printing can offer significant savings in cost and time, with massive growth currently being seen across dental labs and technicians through the J5 DentaJet machine and the groundbreaking TrueDent CE-marked resin.
Chris Fulton, who runs SYS Systems with his brother Matt, added: “I have no doubt that 2026 is going to be another defining year for 3-D printing and we are leading the curve by introducing new materials and new advancements. One example is the introduction of machines that can print in metal and ceramics, complementing our core polymer range. This should reduce barriers to AM adoption by delivering solutions ideal for end-use applications that need to be metallic for strength, conductivity and heat resistance.”
He concluded: “We will be showcasing this extension to our range at MACH 2026 (Stand E230), taking place 20-24 April at the NEC, Birmingham, as well as a range of components produced using the new Stratasys P3 Silicone 25a material.”