Chris Andrews
3D Printing & AM Consultant
SYS Systems / Stratasys
About the Speaker
Chris Andrews is a Stratasys 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Consultant at SYS Systems with nearly a decade of experience in the industry. Highly regarded as an expert in his field, he helps organisations adopt and optimise advanced manufacturing technologies. Chris works closely with clients to identify opportunities for 3D printing across prototyping, tooling and end-use production. He combines strong technical expertise with a consultative approach, guiding organisations through every stage of their additive manufacturing journey.
Matchmaking Information
Attending
Technology Insights
Solving Supply Chain Disruption with On-Demand Manufacturing
Speaker's Sessions (1)
Date
Session
Technology Insights
Wednesday, Jun 3, 2026
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM | Europe/London
Presentation
English
Solving Supply Chain Disruption with On-Demand Manufacturing
Ongoing supply chain challenges continue to impact lead times, costs, and operational resilience across industries. In this session, Chris Andrews explores how organisations are leveraging Stratasys industrial 3D printing to shift from traditional, stock heavy models to agile, on-demand manufacturing. Drawing on real-world applications, he will demonstrate how additive manufacturing can reduce dependency on overseas suppliers, minimise inventory, and enable faster response to changing demand without compromising on quality or performance.
Key Takeaways (for attendees):
• How on-demand manufacturing reduces lead times and inventory costs
• Where 3D printing fits into existing supply chains
• Real examples of tooling, spares, and end-use parts produced additively
• Practical steps to start implementing additive manufacturing today
Key Takeaways (for attendees):
• How on-demand manufacturing reduces lead times and inventory costs
• Where 3D printing fits into existing supply chains
• Real examples of tooling, spares, and end-use parts produced additively
• Practical steps to start implementing additive manufacturing today
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