XYZ appoints 3D printing specialist for the South of England

Mr Ashby has extensive experience in metalcutting, having served his apprenticeship at Rolls-Royce. Most recently, he has spent eight years working across the 3D printing sector with various companies.

“We are now entering a period of what I see as quiet revolution, and with the new HP technology we can finally start to take 3D printing out of the prototype arena and into manufacturing as a genuine production tool, as it brings together the ‘perfect storm’ of cost-effective, fast computing power and, the ability to make real parts in commercially usable materials quickly and affordably.”

XYZ’s move into 3D printing is quite a logical step suggests Mr Ashby, as he sees the system as ‘just another machine tool’ and XYZ’s long experience in selling metalcutting machines will transfer seamlessly to the 3D printing sector.

Nigel Atherton, managing director, XYZ Machine Tools, said: “Appointing Jim to this role will enhance our proposal to customers in the 3D market, and his vast experience of the technology will also support John Aspinall who will cover sales in the North and Mark Higson who will provide applications support for our HP Jet Fusion customers.”

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