Listed among the leading universities in the UK, the University of Surrey is committed to innovation and maintaining its position as a top institution for higher education. At the forefront of that ambition is the Faculty of Engineering, which continues to enhance its offering to students by integrating the latest technological advancements into its teaching. By partnering with SYS Systems, the University of Surrey has invested in Stratasys additive manufacturing technology to provide learners with state-of-the-art equipment for producing realistic, functional components.

While a selection of desktop 3D printers had previously provided students with some exposure to the technology, but both staff and students were looking for a more professional solution.

The University of Surrey invested in two Stratasys 3D printing systems, initially the Objet30 Prime as part of a trade-in for a legacy machine, followed by the J55, both of which use PolyJet technology to deliver high levels of part accuracy and full-colour printing.

Design and engineering manager Myles Jenkinson says: “Our department is the School of Engineering, but the whole university makes use of the 3D printer. We’ve produced parts for the vet school based on MRI scans of animal skulls and created moulds for other departments. The smooth surface finish from the PolyJet printer is perfect for those kinds of applications. Additive manufacturing here is not just about supporting the university; we also have companies reaching out to us to access the technology because what we have is genuinely state-of-the-art. I would definitely recommend SYS Systems to other universities.”

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