Wow! Are the 2010s really over? Where did that go? We are entering into a new decade; one that means Cimquest will be turning 30 this coming October! It seems like it all happened in a blink of an eye; however, when I think about all of the changes and technological improvements it seems like 1990 was a long time ago. In fact, here are some of the happenings in 1990 when I founded Cimquest [...]
reprint from thomasnet.com The additive manufacturing industry recently descended upon Frankfurt, Germany for Formnext 2019, to witness the disruptive technology debuting at one of the leading additive manufacturing conferences in the world. Among those making waves is Desktop Metal, which debuted a metal 3d printer binder jetting system designed for machine shops and metal job shops. According to the company, it is the first of its kind. They call it the "Shop System," and it [...]
The world of 3D scanning offers many different technologies. From free scanners that run on Smartphones, all the way up to industrial options for high precision metrology, it can be difficult to determine the best 3D scanner solution that will meet your requirements. How do you know what scanning solution is right for you? The first step is to determine the object size of the parts you will be scanning. Scanners generally have a fixed [...]
Please join us on January 23rd for the opening of our new office in Port Richey, Florida. The event will showcase the latest 3D printing that can help launch your business to the next level. You’ll get to meet with Cimquest engineers and product specialists to discuss your unique applications. We’ll help you determine the best solutions to meet your needs—even if it’s not one of our own. Event Features: See the latest in 3D [...]
https://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/qp432btpke?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 How to Choose the Right 3D Scanner In this episode we will help you navigate this landscape of 3D scanning technologies and determine how to choose the right 3d scanner and which specs to look for based on your company's needs.
Mastercam 2020 Mill offers expanded machining flexibility and an increased emphasis on speed and automation. 2D high-speed toolpaths, 3D enhancements, and multiaxis features combine with dozens of additional new enhancements in a software package intended to improve shop floor productivity. Here are some of the significant highlights and new functionality in Mastercam Mill: General Enhancements Mastercam’s signature Dynamic Motion™ toolpath has been updated to streamline performance and increase programming speed. Accelerated Finishing™ receives new support [...]
The release of the HP Multi Jet Fusion platform makes production 3D printing a reality, and the new Jet Fusion 5200 is on the forefront of this paradigm shift. For the first time, 3D printing was now a viable option for larger-scale production. Let's take a look at how the process works. The 5200 series features a printer, build unit, and processing station similar to the 4200 model but brings superior part predictability and reliability. [...]
by Rob Hassold, Founder/CEO Cimquest With over 800 exhibitor booths, the Formnext 3D Printing show in Germany has grown exponentially in the last few years of our attendance to become an unmatched force in the industry. I had the pleasure of teaming up with our Director of 3D Printer Sales, Dave Macfie, in an attempt to conquer the show. There are so many news feeds on the Formnext show, but I am going to focus [...]
