2017 is coming! ECS wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. In our second issue of Newsletter, we share with you our first SOLIDWORKS Innovation Day and other technologies such as 5-Axis Machining and 3D Scanning. Visit us at http://ecss.sg

1. I N S I D E
SOLIDWORKS 2017 Wows Audience
at ECS Singapore’s Innovation Day
The ECS Innovation Day generated a
buzz with over 200 new improvements in
SOLIDWORKS 2017 and other advanced
technologies presented at the event.
Among the SOLIDWORKS features that
impressed the audience was 3D Inter-
connect, which enables designers to col-
laborate with each other seamlessly.
“This allows design changes to be made
dramatically faster,” says Leonis Wong,
ECS’s Application Engineer.
“Users can open proprietary 3D CAD
data from Creo, Catia V5, SolidEdge and
Inventor – directly into SOLIDWORKS –
and still retain associativity to the origi-
nal file.”
To speed up the design of large assem-
blies and layouts, a feature called Mag-
netic Mate enables users to snap full as-
semblies together, like a magnet.
A Varied Audience
Attendees to the event comprised a
mix of SOLIDWORKS users and engi-
neers using other platforms who came
to be informed and updated about this
solid modelling CAD/CAE program.
“I registered for the event out of per-
sonal interest,” says Nagasubramaniam
K, a Senior Project Manager. “I would
also like to expand my company’s de-
The audience came to the Innovation Day to be informed and updated. Some
signed up for additional demonstrations after the event.
Jerry Goh of Open Mind (right) show-
cases his 5-axis machining abilities.
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sign capabilities, so I think using SOLID-
WORKS may be one way we can achieve
this.”
Some attendees wanted to return for a
detailed demonstration. These included
attendees Yuan Zhipeng and Chin Chun
Kit. “We learnt new information from the
new technologies on 3D printing and 3D
scanning and we want to see more of the
new features in SOLIDWORKS 2017,”
they say.
Attendees re-
ceived goodie
bags, each
with a drone
included.
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2. FROM THE CHAIRMAN’S DESK
This is also the time to bring out the war chest of corporate savings
and invest wisely. At the same time, companies can look at support from
government and tap on the various funds and grants to upgrade their
businesses.
At ECS, we are ready to support corporations in their restructuring and
upgrading exercises, provide the training and technologies that will put
you at the forefront of productivity and innovation. We can also provide
financing packages such as payment by instalment to make those invest-
ments easier.
There are some 130,000 SMEs in Singapore. We hope to build a busi-
ness ecosystem that is forward-looking, resilient and most important,
ready to take advantage of any opportunity in the market, whether it is
an economic boom or slowdown.
Tay Eng Hoe
Chairman
Engineering Computer Services Singapore
There is a worldwide economic slowdown
and all are affected. While the knee-jerk
reaction is to cut costs and retrench, it
may be better to plan out a strategy to
ensure a company’s long-term survival.
At ECS Singapore, we believe in using
this as an opportunity to review, regroup
and revamp our infrastructure, staffing
and processes. The goal is that these will
result in benefits for our customers, ben-
efits that they can enjoy for the long run.
COVER STORY
Mr Lokesh K is impressed by advanc-
es in SOLIDWORKS 2017. (File photo)
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“So we are signing up for the What’s
New SOLIDWORKS 2017 Update Train-
ing to learn these features.”
Most were happy with the event, and
like Mr Han Wing Aun, whose company
designs systems for military use: “Thank
you. I am satisfied attending the Innova-
tion Day.”
Advanced Scanning and Machining
Two other advanced technologies were
also presented at the event: the Hyper-
MILL 5-Axis milling machine from Open
Mind Technologies and the Faro 3D
scanning ScanArm.
Mechanical Engineer Lokesh Kumar
says, “I see a lot of real improvements
as I am a regular SOLIDWORKS user. The
improvements in simulation are exactly
what I need.”
Faro 3D ScanArm made a big impres-
sion by coming to the event venue one
day early. In less than three hours, they
scanned the reception lobby, auditorium
and technologies room and created a
walk-through video of the entire space.
“Faro is one of the world’s most trusted
source for 3D measurement, imaging
and realisation technology,” says Faro
Engineer Leon Yap (left) found the
Faro 3D ScanArm very interesting.
representative Chew Beow Kwan.
“Great event! Informative and enjoy-
able,” says Applications Engineer Leon
Yap, “and seeing the HyperMill and Faro
3D ScanArm was a real eye-opener. Keep
up the good work, ECS!”
Echoing this sentiment was Marvin D
Barriga. “Well done for the presentation
today,” he says.
A Pitch for Ginkgo3D
Also at the event was the company’s
new flagship e-commerce website Gink-
go3d.com.
Signing up new members at the door,
the Ginkgo3D staff displayed various
products printed by 3D technology,
many designed on CAD programs and
imported into 3D printing.
Some visitors were surprised with this
new offering and queried ECS Chairman
Mr Tay Eng Hoe about it.
MrTayreplieswithasmile,“E-commerce
is the Next Big Thing and we are prepar-
ing for it. Just like eight years ago, when
we adopted 3D printing technologies, e-
commerce will be our next growth area.”
Ginkgo3D staff displaying 3D printed
objects and signing up members at
the ECS Innovation Day.

3. WHAT’S NEW
“Do not limit the power of multi-axis
machining,” says Jerry Goh of Open
Mind Technologies.
The HyperMILL CAM software has
strategies for 2D, 3D, HSC and 5-axis
milling, going right through to mill-
turning.
The software has been certified a
SOLIDWORKS Gold Product, which
means it will integrate seamlessly with
SOLIDWORKS to produce objects reli-
ably and easily.
Several powerful automated func-
tions make 5axis as easy to program
as programming 3D tasks. Fully auto-
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mated collision avoidance independ-
ently calculates the tool angle. As part
of ‘automatic indexing’, the software
automatically searches for areas that
can be machined with fixed tool an-
gles.
Different regions are identified for
3+2 machining, with 5-axis transi-
tion between these regions, display-
ing great stability. HyperMILL is used
worldwide in mechanical engineering,
automotive and aerospace, tool and
mould industries.
For details, call +65 62953566 or
email marketing@ecss.com.sg
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FARO Scanning
Works Perfectly with
3D Systems
FARO 3D scanning and verification
works perfectly with the 3D Systems
range of printers.
This portfolio of 3D scanning solutions
delivers fast and accurate high-resolu-
tion point cloud captures for end-to-end
manufacturing processes.
Utilising a very high density 9-million
point captures, the files can be ported
to 3D Systems’ 3D Modelling and CAD/
CAM programs and subsequently to ei-
ther additive or subtractive manufactur-
ing solutions.
Using additive manufacturing, either
prototypes or end-use industrial parts
can be manufactured rapidly.
The final product is scanned again and
verified by FARO to ensure quality con-
formance.
“Founded in 1981 and NASDAQ-list-
ed since 1997, FARO offers a range of
portable 3D measurement and imaging
solutions that are disruptive in pricing,
features and design,” says company rep-
resentative Chew Beow Kwan.
For details, call +65 62953566 or
email marketing@ecss.com.sg.
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VisionMan for Building
Maintenance Management
Managing building maintenance costs, especially in the area of manpower
costs, is the main reason VisionMan was developed.
VisionMan computerised building maintenance system helps to streamline
operations and reduce paperwork in four main ways:
• Reducing administrative work by transferring tedious but important work
from the engineer to the computer. This includes monitoring of outstanding
maintenance and record-keeping to meet statutory requirements.
• Improving efficiency by tracking work orders, keeping up-to-date informa-
tion such as stock status and work history – readily available in a shared
multi-user environment.
• Ensuring high maintenance standards by adhering to maintenance policies,
statutory and safety requirements.
• Managing maintenance costs via efficient equipment operations and mini-
mising costly breakdowns and malfunctions.
For details, contact Alan Wee direct at alan@ecsts.com or call +65 63932493.
5-Axis HyperMILL Goes
With SOLIDWORKS 2017
FARO’s Michael Ching demonstrates
some real-time scanning with the
stunning FARO Design ScanArm.

4. ECS . NEWS
HAPPENING..........................................
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From left: Mr Foo Sen Chin of ECS ICT Malaysia,
Mr Tay Eng Hoe and Korean partner Mr Chung You
Moon at the roadshow held in Kuala Lumpur.
EVENTS
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SWID provided an occasion for exchange of
ideas among professionals in the 3D design and
manufacturing industry.
Long-time colleagues catch up at the SWID event.
Ginkgo3D’s New
E-Commerce Platform
Eunice poses with happy ECS customer Marcus
Leong at the SOLIDWORKS Innovation Day!
At the ECS Innovation Day,
the crowd listens expect-
antly as our applications
engineer Leonis introduces
SOLIDWORKS 2017.
3D printing and e-commerce are trends that
cannot be ignored and they come together
at Ginkgo3d.com, the online marketplace
started by ECS Singapore.
Characterised by its bright orange theme
and the spinning carousel, the Ginkgo3D por-
tal serves multiple purposes for the 3D print-
ing and entrepreneurship community.
A Marketplace
As a marketplace, the portal provides a
platform for designers to upload and sell their
3D printed products and objects. They may
also offer their design expertise in a depart-
ment aptly called “Designers-For-Hire”.
This is backed by a printing service – which
means that designers can upload their de-
signs, get them printed and sold – all within
the same site.
A News Place
Ginkgo3D reports, curates and broad-
casts a digest of local and world news to
keep its readers updated. This is comple-
mented by its Facebook page as well as
the News section of the website.
A Meeting Place
Serving as a virtual as well as physical
meeting place, Ginkgo3D regularly or-
ganises industry days targeted at design-
ers and engineers. Various events have
been organised in the past one year for
3D printing beginners, intermediate and
advanced designers.
To find out more, go to www.ginkgo3d.
com and www.facebook.com/ginkgoedi-
torial.

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Visitors to the ECS and Ginkgo3D displays at the Singapore Makers booth
in PrintPac+Sign 2016.
Ginkgo3D’s Andrew Loh (far right) shows his sup-
port for the One Makers Group at the Maker Faire.
In Chicago, our representative Terry catches up with 3D Systems colleagues
Lawrence Rajah (left) and Herbert Koeck (right) at IMTS 2016.
Dr Tan Cheng Bok puts the Moment desktop 3D printer under scrutiny
at PrintPac+Sign 2016 held at Marina Bay Sands.
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Workshop in progress: Resident trainer Javis Ng con-
ducts regular classes for customers as well as staff.
ECS Singapore Chairman Tay Eng Hoe welcomes delegates to the
SOLIDWORKS Innovation Day (SWID) recently.
Children’s Day at the Methodist Children’s
Home, teaching kids 3D printing and design.
At the Maker Faire held at the Singapore University
of Technology and Design (SUTD), Bob Ng of One
Makers Group (OMG) drops by the Ginkgo3D stand
to show his support.

6. “Reverse engineering and 3D printing of
obsolete parts no longer available from
OEMs can save companies thousands of dol-
lars,” according to Matthew Waterhouse,
CEO of 3D Matters.
“This is part of six innovations in 3D printing
that can help manufacturers remain profita-
ble and competitive.” Matthew was speaking
at the ManuTech XChange event within MSE
2016 held at the end of the year.
Savings in Time and Money
All the 3D printing innovations result in sav-
ings of time and money, he maintains. On-
demand printing can reduce inventory and
storage costs and streamline delivery of
parts and equipment. “This can save 3-5% of
the company’s parts budget,” he says.
Local printing reduces transport delays
since parts are only printed where they are
needed instead of being stored in a different
place. This can save up to $5,000 in trans-
port costs for each part printed.
In terms of time, 3D printing can improve
uptime with faster spares production. This
technology prints prototypes and working
parts such as moulds to accelerate produc-
tion. Print times are measured in days rather
than in months and manufacturers can save
from four to six weeks per part, Matthew
maintains.
Cheaper spares, better performance
There is no MOQ (minimum order quantity)
with 3D printing. A full range of metals from
stainless steel to copper, brass, gold and
titanium can be printed with 3D printing
technology. With significant advantages for
printing more complex parts, savings of 10-
20% can be achieved.
Combining 3D printing with design optimisa-
tion can improve part performance, reduce
materials used and extend durability. The
newest 3D printing technologies are con-
stantly improving and material savings can
range between 15-30%.
Extending Machinery Lifespan
Through 3D Metal Printing
Matthew explains 3D metal printing ben-
efits to an attentive listener.
INTERVIEW
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Matthew Waterhouse believes in 3D metal printing. So much so that he is focusing on
using this technology to help companies prolong their machinery lifespan. Gingko3D
catches up with him at the Manufacturing Solutions Expo recently.
Matthew is also quick to point out the chal-
lenges of the technology. “Designs require
IP and IT security,” he says. There is also the
need to develop international printing stand-
ards and standards in supplier management.
Research Required
“The current materials used in 3D printing
have short-term performance and hence,
more research is required to make them
as durable as materials used in traditional
mould-and-die manufacturing. We also have
to deal with speed limitations, printing size
limitations and high material costs.”
Extending the lifespan of equipment with 3D metal printing can save companies time and
money, according to Matthew Waterhouse of 3D Matters.
Matthew is optimistic that current limits on
3D printing can be overcome. “Some are al-
ready happening, while some will take time
to develop. Material R&D to improve past
performance with longer durability is one ex-
ample that’s already taking place,” he adds.
Vast Potential
Matthew’s story began at Keppel Engineer-
ing, where, as COO in charge of water treat-
ment projects, he encountered the frequent
need to replace obsolete parts in mechanical
equipment.
His research revealed the vast potential of-
fered by 3D printing and he continued to
pursue it after joining 3D Matters, an Out-
source Service Bureau.
He says: “The market size is considerable and
the total expected value of produced goods
and services is even more significant.”
3D Matters is a long-term customer of ECS
Singapore, using technologies supplied by
ECS since 2012.
“ECSS was one of our earliest hardware pro-
viders a few years ago while we were expand-
ing our business in Singapore,” says Mat-
thew. “They were reliable in their follow-up
and took on a consultative approach to un-
derstand our needs.”

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INSIDE ECS SINGAPORE
All the Best in 2017 & A Very Happy Christmas!
Compliments of the season from the staff and management of ECS Singapore.
ECS staff on an outing to the Gardens By
The Bay with resident from the Singapore
Anglican Community Services (SACS). Giv-
ing back to society is part of the ECS work
ethos.
To donate, please go to http://sacs.org.sg/
how-to-help/donations/.
Above and right: ECS recently taught
3D designing and printing to children
at the Chen Su Lan Methodist Children’s
Home, using Tinkercad.
To donate, please go to www.cslmh.org.
sg/giving.html.
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8. Spring Singapore Appoints ECS Techno_Sys
Pre-Qualified Vendor for Innovation Capability Voucher
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BUSINESS
By Alan Wee
Signing the Appointment Letter at Spring
Singapore.
In August 2016, ECS Techno_
Sys (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd was
appointed by Spring Singapore as
a pre-qualified solution provider
for Customer Relationship
Management Software under the
Innovation Capability Voucher
Programme.
The Innovation & Capability
Voucher (ICV) is a simple to apply,
easy-to-use voucher valued at
$5,000, to encourage Small Medium
Enterprises (SMEs) to develop
their business capabilities. The
ICV Programme was created in
collaboration with SMEs, industry
partners and experts.
The objectives of the programme
was to encourage SMEs implement
Integrated Software Solutions that
are tried-and-tested, plug-and-play
tools that help overcome common
business challenges, and achieve
overall productivity gains.
Ensuring Success
To ensure success of the
programme, Spring Singapore
pre-qualified vendors through a
stringent evaluation process. SMEs
can apply the use of the voucher
only through pre-qualified vendors.
Through this programme, Spring
Singapore expects “minimal effort
is required from SMEs to design
and test innovation and capability
development solutions” (quote from
Spring Singapore website).
ECS owns and develop the
VisionMan Customer Relationship
Management Software. ECS has
more than 20 years experience
implementing the VisionMan
Software for large corporations
and local enterprises. For the ICV
programme, ECS re-wrote part of the
software to make it easy to use and
affordable specifically for the small
enterprises.
The VisionMan software is
proven to help enterprises enhance
customer service-level and overall
productivity. It helps businesses in
their day-to-day operations from
enterprises in Singapore. In a recent
speech, the Manpower Minister,
Mr Lim Swee Say, talked about
“recognising that technology is
changing the nature of jobs and
global competition” and that the
government support transformation
of industry to become more
manpower-leanandmoreproductive.
ECS,beingahomegrowncompany,
finds it meaningful and is proud to
participate in the ICV programme
and be part of the Singapore
Government‘s initiative driving the
growth of local enterprises.
For more information about
the VisionMan Software or ICV
Programme, Call Mr Alan Wee at
6295 3566 or email alan@ecsts.com
sales enquiries and quotations
through to the after-sales services
(eg equipment maintenance).
New Technologies Built-in
With new technologies – such as
sms & email marketing, mobile apps
for service technicians - built into the
system, VisionMan encourages small
enterprises to explore transforming
their businesses in an affordable and
gradual way.
“The local SMEs are an important
pillar to Singapore economy,
providing employment to hundreds
of thousand Singaporeans. Many of
these SMEs need effective tools to
help them manage their businesses
more professionally in order to
compete in this ever-changing
dynamic business environment.
“We hope, through Spring ICV
initiatives, more SMEs can learn to
operate with MNC mentality while
keeping the SME value”, says Mr
Alan Wee, GM of ECS Techno_Sys.
In Budget 2016, the Finance
Minister emphasised the importance
of industry transformation for
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14–15 Feb • Inside 3D Printing Confer-
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& Exhibition Centre
14–16 Feb • Biologics Manufacturing
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8–10 Mar • TCT Asia 2017 • Venue:
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29–30 Mar • International Exhibition &
Conference on the Internet of Things (iOT
ASIA 2017) • Venue: Singapore Expo
4–7 Apr • Manufacturing Technology Asia
(MTA 2017) • Venue: Singapore Expo
26–28 Apr • Singapore Maritime Technol-
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Bay Sands
25–28 Apr • International Chemical and
Oil Pollution Conference & Exhibition
Venue: Marina Bay Sands
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Venue: Marina Bay Sands
21–22 Jul • Bioprinting & 3D Printing in
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