Netfabb HP Workflow
We are very excited to announce that Cimquest is now a reseller for Autodesk Netfabb. Netfabb is Additive Manufacturing software that connects directly to many AM systems to remove the middle step of preparing your build in another program. Today we are going to cover how to use Autodesk Netfabb Premium to repair, prepare, and send your build to the HP JF 4200. There are three tiers of Netfabb : Standard, Premium and Ultimate. In order to connect to the HP JF 4200 workspace Premium or Ultimate is required. In this example, we are using the latest version, 2018.3 and with this version, you are able to drag and drop files into the program. These files are STL’s, 3MF’s and native CAD files, and since Netfabb has a CAD importer built in you do not need to purchase any specific file types. You will notice a dialogue box appears with information on each part and most important the green check mark and for one part the exclamation mark. This shows us if there are any issues with the file, there might be holes in the shell, flipped triangles, or a number of other issues that could cause issues if we tried to print [...]
Custom 3D Printed Orthosis Helps Child Walk
Father Helps Son With Cerebral Palsy Walk With Custom 3D Printed Orthosis Seven years ago, Matej’s and Mateja’s son Nik was born one month prematurely. Due to difficulties during childbirth, he suffered severe brain damage that led to cerebral palsy. Despite the grim initial outlook, Nik was tremendously motivated to be mobile, but the symptoms of his condition prevented him from standing or walking on his own. Matej set out with a simple goal: to enable Nik to walk. Months of research and development followed, resulting in a custom-made, 3D printed orthosis that provides support and correction exactly where Nik needs them, which finally helped him take his first steps independently. Inspired by the immediate improvement, the young parents teamed up with experts and set out on a bigger mission to help improve the quality of life of other children and change the status quo in the healthcare industry by offering truly custom, patient-matched orthotics. Watch the full story below. For more information on Formlabs printers, please click the button below. More info
Hot-swappable Media Cartridges from Desktop Metal
Safe-to-handle, hot-swappable media cartridges have a push-to-release design for easy loading/unloading, while RFID-enabled supply monitoring prevents cross-contamination and ensures you never run out of material mid-print. In this video, Matt Barbati (Technical Trainer at Desktop Metal), gives an overview of the cartridge design and how it supports a seamless workflow for in-house metal 3D printing. Learn more by watching the video below.
Reverse Engineering a Can Holder
We reversed Engineered this 6-pack can holder which is great for quickly snapping cans on to it and easily carry them around. Here’s a brief overview of how we reverse engineered it, improved the design, and then optimized it for injection molding. First, we used 3D System’s Capture scanner to scan directly into Geomagic’s Design X. With a resolution of .110 mm, and an accuracy of .060 mm, we were able to capture even the finest details. Since the base geometry is patterned, we just needed to ensure that we capture enough geometry of one can holder and then we used CAD to pattern the other 5 holders. With Geomagic’s Design X we are able to interrogate our scan and trace the outline of each feature that we needed in order to recreate the sketches and features in our CAD file and then check the deviation between our CAD model and the original scan data. When done, we did a “Live Transfer,” meaning we exported the feature tree out to our CAD software. This allowed us to make modifications to the design as if it was natively created in CAD. We were able to leverage this and strengthen the areas that had failed [...]
Rize 3D Printing in Life Sciences
Life Sciences, in this case, the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors, have various applications in which 3D printing can contribute real value. The needs are very specific and there are a few crucial requirements: In clinical applications, all of these requirements hold true. But what's more is that the printer must be safe to use and parts must be able to be sterilized. For medical devices, parts must also be very strong so they can be used in functional settings. The Rize One provides a safe and secure solution the Life Sciences. The patented ADP process creates near isotropic parts, with minimal post processing and zero Volatile Organic Compounds or VOCs. In this case study Conmed, a global medical device manufacturer, had a need for parts with great surface quality, strength and markup. Using Rize they were able to first create functional prototypes, followed by molds for pouring silicon and low-temperature plastic. After realizing the possibilities, they expanded their use of the Rize to create end-use replacement parts: handles, other parts of assemblies, and tooling. An added benefit of the Rize is in its ability of jetting marking inks, which allows Conmed to efficiently trace parts in their inventory. Aside from Medical Devices, [...]
Form 2 Engineering Materials
The Form 2 3D printer offers professional-level 3D printing at a lower barrier to entry relative to industrial SLA machines. It is capable of producing detailed models with smooth surface finish, making it a sound solution for iterative prototyping, fixtures and manufacturing tooling. The Form 2 currently has 6 engineering grade materials in its portfolio, each with their own unique characteristics and benefits and they include . . . • Grey Pro Resin is a versatile material great for concept modeling and functional prototyping. It offers high precision with moderate elongation and low creep. • Rigin Resin is a glass filled resin that offers very high stiffness. Great for printing thin walls and features, it is highly resistant to deformation over time and provides a polished finish. • Durable Resin specializes in low friction and wear, making it ideal for bearings, ball & joints, and snap-fits. It offers smooth glossy finish and high resistance to deformation. • High Temp Resin has the highest heat deflection temperature of 289 C and can be used for models with environmental testing, or molds for casting and thermoforming. • Flexible Resin is best used for parts with ergonomic features that bend and compress. It can simulate soft-touch [...]