Manufacturing Performance Network ends the year with a bang

Engineers, researchers, academics and industry experts flocked to the company’s headquarters near Derby to enjoy product launches, software advancements and live demonstrations across three days packed full of industry insights.

Among the biggest draws was an XJet Carmel 1400 system, which employs NanoParticle Jetting (NPJ) technology to 3D print high quality geometrically complex ceramic and metal components safely and rapidly.

It was the first time the machine had been on display in the UK, after XJ3D – the Carfulan Group’s newest company – became the first appointed worldwide partner of Israel-based XJet.

XJet chief business officer Dror Danai, and VP manufacturing and defence markets Haim Levi, gave presentations a highly engaged audience, keen to hear more about what the company is describing as ‘a new era of additive manufacturing.’

Several machine deals were secured by the Carfulan Group’s companies during the three days, with Tamworth-base Brown & Holmes purchasing two Stratasys 3D printers from Sys Systems and Ilkeston-based HPC Services shaking hands on an M306 supplied by Vicivision UK.

Carfulan Group managing director Chris Fulton said: “We had around 25 live machine and technology demonstrations happening at MPN and our high-class range of complementary manufacturing performance solutions spoke for themselves.

“It’s the first time we’ve been able to show all of our technologies at the same time under one roof and we were absolutely delighted with the response. The XJet machine was a real star of the show and generated an incredible amount of interest, so we’re very excited about what the future holds in that regard.

“MPN served to underline the fact that the UK manufacturing industry is thriving and our businesses are helping to lead the way.”

Across OGP UK, Sys Systems, Zoller UK, Vicivision UK and XJ3D, the Carfulan Group specialises in multi-sensor metrology, turned-part measurement, additive manufacturing and tool pre-setting and inspection.

Carfulan Group www.carfulan.com