This week the SYS UK team were at the Concorde Conference Centre in Manchester for Everything Additive: UK AM Conference 2026, held on 7 and 8 October. As Stratasys’ premium UK partner, we were there across both days with our team, our customers and some of the best 3D printed parts we could get our hands on.
Everything Additive is all about real-world additive manufacturing: how companies are actually using 3D printing in production, in dental labs and in hospitals, rather than the technology for its own sake. That is exactly how we approach things at SYS UK, so this was an event we were proud to be part of, and we wanted to share a few highlights.
Under the wings of Concorde
It is hard to beat the venue. The whole event took place in The Hangar at the Concorde Conference Centre, with talks, networking and the exhibition area all sitting beneath one of the most famous aircraft ever built.
Attendees could take guided tours inside the aircraft between sessions, and a lucky few got a go on the Concorde flight simulator. For a conference about engineering, it would be hard to find a more fitting backdrop.
Day 1: Industrial
The first day was aimed at engineers, manufacturers and production leaders. The sessions covered real-world industrial applications, with a strong emphasis on the materials and technologies that are moving additive manufacturing from prototyping into production.
There was also a chance to get hands on with some of the most impressive 3D printed parts around, from end-use components to tooling, fixtures and functional prototypes. Seeing the parts in person always sparks better conversations than a slide ever can, and our team was kept busy throughout the day.
The day wrapped up with an evening drinks reception, which gave everyone a relaxed chance to carry on the conversations started earlier.
Day 2: Medical and Dental
Day two switched focus to healthcare. The morning was given over to a dental track for labs, clinicians and production specialists, and the afternoon to a point of care track for medical professionals, researchers and healthcare innovators.
This is an area where we are seeing some of the fastest growth, with dental labs moving to digital workflows and hospitals bringing anatomical modelling and surgical planning in house. The talks reflected that, with practical case studies on what is working today rather than what might be possible in five years.
Two great customer talks
We were delighted to have two of our own customers on the agenda. A huge thank you to HellermannTyton and Majestic Smile for supporting the event with talks of their own.
HellermannTyton spoke on the industrial day about how they use additive manufacturing in their business. Majestic Smile Dental Laboratory took to the stage on day two to talk through their experience of bringing 3D printing into the lab.
Hearing directly from the people running these systems day to day is always the most valuable part of an event like this. Both talks were informative, honest and well received, and we are grateful to both teams for giving up their time.
Catching up with customers
One of the best things about an event like this is the chance to catch up properly with the people we work with. It was great to see so many of our customers over the two days, including Majestic Smile, the University of Bath, Ford and HellermannTyton, to name just a few.
Some of those conversations were about what is next for them, some were just a chance to say hello. Either way, it is a reminder of how much of our work is about the long-term relationships rather than the initial install.
Thank you
Thanks to our partners at Stratasys, to everyone who spoke, and to everyone who came to talk to the SYS UK team over the two days. We came away with plenty of new ideas and a lot of good conversations to follow up on, and we are already looking forward to the next one.
If you missed us at Everything Additive and would like to talk about how 3D printing could work in your business, lab or clinic, get in touch and we will be happy to arrange a demo.