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December 2020
Measuring Features on a Mesh Without a CAD Model
While most inspection software will use a nominal CAD model during the inspection process for comparison of manufactured features to exact CAD features, Control X can perform a feature-by-feature analysis without utilizing a CAD model. This can come in very handy when a CAD model doesn’t exist for inspection and just a 2D drawing is used. The first step is to import just the mesh file or point cloud into Control X. As a reminder, […]
Manufacturing Tooling with Desktop Metal
About manufacturing tooling
Tooling is a general term for components used in various manufacturing processes—including machining, injection molding, extrusion, stamping, casting, as well as workholding jigs, fixtures, and end of arm tooling. A single tooling mechanism may consist of several complex parts or one unique part. Tooling is used widely across all manufacturing processes. Though often created in-house by manufacturers, tooling may be outsourced to […]
November 2020
Take Advantage of Section 179 and Save Money
Most successful businesses take advantage of legal tax incentives to help lower their operating costs. Did you know that you can immediately deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment and/or software? Section 179 of the IRS tax code lets businesses do just that.
Much of the equipment businesses purchased to conform to COVID-19 restrictions will qualify for the Section 179 tax Deduction.
Further, eligibility for the Section 179 […]
Nexa3D Partners with Siemens to Automate Additive Manufacturing
Siemens, the technology powerhouse in manufacturing, mobility and infrastructure automation, and digitalization, and Nexa3D, the maker of ultrafast polymer production 3D printers, today announced a collaboration designed to bring Nexa3D’s additive manufacturing production systems up to full Industry 4.0 preparedness. This partnership highlights both companies’ strong commitment to help additive manufacturing prepare for Industry 4.0 with innovative collaborations, open architecture, and predictive serviceability. Having […]
Success with the New Ultimaker 2+ Connect 3D Printer
Ultimaker 2+ Connect for Education as well as Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
Introducing the Ultimaker 2+ Connect 3D printer, the perfect printer for education and small businesses as the entry model to the Ultimaker ecosystem.
- Single Extrusion with a build volume of 223 x 220 x 205 mm (8.7 x 8.6 x 8 in)
- Down to 20 micron (0.001 inch) layer resolution
- Open filament system, compatible with […]
Explore Additive Manufacturing 2.0 with Desktop Metal
Additive manufacturing is shifting from applications like prototyping and tooling manufacturing to the mass production of end-use parts – a transformation that will revolutionize the world of manufacturing, and one Desktop Metal refers to as “Additive Manufacturing 2.0.”
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November 18, 2020
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