Design X Go: Reverse Engineering for Mastercam Has Arrived Join Cimquest or this educational webinar to explore how Design X Go can serve as both a 2D and 3D CAD system as well as a reverse engineering tool to create machinable CAD models from scan data (mesh or point cloud) and is the bridge from scan or point cloud data to fully machinable models in Mastercam.
How to Make Your Own Custom Jigs and Fixtures In the world of manufacturing, precision and efficiency are paramount. One of the key tools that help achieve these goals are jigs and fixtures. These essential devices hold, support, and secure products during various processes, ensuring consistency and quality. Traditionally, creating jigs and fixtures could be time-consuming and costly, but with the advent of 3D printing, manufacturers now have a powerful tool to produce these aids [...]
Golden Gate Bridge Replica: Crafted with 3D Scanning and Geomagic Design X San Francisco’s landmark captivates people. “Everyone who visits San Francisco goes to see the Golden Gate Bridge. They want to see it from all sides and always to be close,” says 3D scanning specialist Marcio Adamy. He’s also enchanted by it. “Every time I go back to the bridge, which is often, I learn more about it. I’ve learned about the people who [...]
Understanding Refresh Rate in SLS 3D Printing Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printing is a powerful technology that allows for the creation of high-quality, industrial-grade parts. One of the key factors in achieving optimal print quality and efficiency with SLS printers, such as the Formlabs Fuse Series, is the refresh rate. The refresh rate refers to the ratio of new powder to recycled powder used in each print cycle. This balance is crucial because it impacts [...]
Swing Bridge Reverse Engineering Simplified with Geomagic Design X A swing bridge in a coastal dock system was decommissioned after being twisted. A ferry company needed it operational for car parking but faced a dilemma: closing the bridge to test it could jam it if it wasn’t functioning. Unable to test physically, they created a digital twin using a long-range laser scanner and simulated the bridge’s motion if closed. Scanning a swing bridge This approach, [...]
Design X Go – Reverse Engineering for Mastercam has arrived! The ‘Bridge’ from Scan or Point Cloud data to fully machinable models in Mastercam If you’ve ever programmed a Step file that was ‘AutoSurfaced’ from a mesh or point cloud, you’ve likely experienced the many challenges associated with this process. Design X Go supports traditional CAD modeling capabilities to generate the most basic, 2-axis part to the most involved, multi-axis part, from scan data. [...]
HP 3D Printing and Cimquest: Innovating Custom Solutions for J-DAMMIT In September, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) and its Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Materials, STORMWERX, once again hosted the Joint-Defense Advanced Manufacturing Meeting for Innovation and Transition Summit, better known as J-DAMMIT. J-DAMMIT brings together experts from industry, academia, government, and the armed forces to explore and demonstrate cutting-edge manufacturing technologies that support defense needs. The event includes hands-on demonstrations in areas [...]
Advancing Orthotics & Prosthetics through Digital Innovation with Freeform Luca Gualerzi, a Certified Prosthetist and Orthotist (CPO), leads Ortopedia Gualerzi, a family business in Italy. Embracing digital workflows, they use Oqton Freeform for designing 3D models. Nobel88, their B2B arm, manufactures and trains other O&P companies. Despite early challenges, they now produce diverse medical devices, including spinal braces and prostheses, with Freeform’s help. A custom spinal brace for scoliosis correction, designed using Freeform from [...]
