Mastercam Training in MA
We recently had a full class attending our Mastercam Mill Essentials in our Sterling, MA office. The students learned the basics of the Mastercam icon functions, geometry, and toolpath creation that led them through programming many different parts from start to finish. They learned the foundational principles of basic 2½ axis tool paths and reinforced them by programming many real world examples. Here is what a couple of students had to say about their experience: "Good class, Definitely got a lot out of it; it was way more than I expected for an entry level class. Really glad I took the class and will be following up with Lathe Essentials" - Component Engineering Employee “Great job reaching the experienced guys in the class and working with new guys” - Alpha Q employee A few benefits for sending your employees out for training include: Increased productivity with new knowledge of the latest in technology Increased morale of your employee through the investment Uninterrupted classroom training There are many locations and dates to choose from to fit your needs. We look forward to working with you and your employees to provide you with the latest knowledge and advancements. Please check out our complete training schedule [...]
3D Printed Vascular Simulations Improve Cardiovascular Disease Treatment
Vascular disease is a common malady affecting the blood vessels, and ultimately posing a risk to every organ in the human body. According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is the leading global cause of death, accounting for more than 17.3 million deaths per year, a number that is expected to grow to more than 23.6 million by 2030. Treatment options available have been steadily evolving from traditional open surgery to more minimally invasive, endovascular techniques in which specialized catheters are threaded through the arteries to treat specific conditions. These new techniques and devices have dramatically altered the way we now treat coronary artery disease, cerebral aneurysms, carotid stenosis, abdominal aortic aneurysms and other vascular problems. With this revolution in clinical treatment, physicians are constantly challenged to learn new skills. 3D printing is a critical tool in the struggle to keep up with an ever-changing clinical environment. Vascular Simulations Replicator can be used in an angiography suite, visualizing the custom silicone vasculature using contrast injections and fluoroscopy, similar to patient treatment. Without accurate simulation models, clinical judgment is acquired from many years of experience treating many patients, frequently resulting from complications during procedures. But what if this knowledge can be [...]
Cimquest at the Atlantic Design Show
Cimquest recently exhibited at the Atlantic Design & Manufacturing Expo (ADS), which took place at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. This show delivered the latest innovations in engineering software and 3D printing and Cimquest took the opportunity to display some great new technology. From our 3D printers and scanners to inspection devices and even CAD/CAM, we were able to exhibit the full manufacturing solution. One of the biggest highlights in our booth was the new Stratasys J750 full color printer that can produce fully textured parts. We also displayed some scanning options including the Handy Scan scanner. This mobile device is portable and lets you easily move it around the part. This device can capture about a half a million points every second! With lots of display parts in the booth and a team of manufacturing experts on hand to show off all of our manufacturing solutions the show was a great success. Many thanks to those who came out and stopped by. We are already looking forward to the next show.
Manufacturing Making a Comeback in the USA
Total output from American manufacturing relative to gross domestic product is back to pre-recession levels, with more than half a million new jobs. Global manufacturing executives predict that by 2020, the U.S. will be the most competitive manufacturing economy in the world. Cheap labor is no longer the most important input for manufacturers. Success in the manufacturing sector can be attributed to the availability of advanced technologies/materials and strong protection of intellectual properties. The U.S. beats out China on both of these. In the manufacturing sector, the U.S. is among the most productive economies in the world in terms of dollar output per worker. A worker in the U.S. is associated with 10 to 12 times the output of a Chinese worker. The wage gap between Chinese and U.S. workers is shrinking at a much faster rate. In addition, customers have come to expect shorter delivery windows. Consumers are accustomed to delivery within one or two days, if not the same day. It’s easier for companies to meet these demands when they are manufacturing their products right here. An example of a company shifting their manufacturing to the United States is Kent International Inc., a bicycle company. They invested $4.3 million in a [...]
Stratasys Showcases Unique 3D Printed Chair
Stratasys is showcasing a unique 3D printed chair designed by the late Zaha Hadid, with Patrick Schumacher, at a retrospective of Hadid’s work in Venice. The 10-room exhibition, set to run until November 27 as part of the Venice Architecture Biennale, celebrates the life and works of the world-renowned architect, who passed away earlier this year. Since the development of the original 3D printed prototype in 2014, the chair has been featured in various exhibitions and museums around Europe and has continued to be a representation of Zaha Hadid Architects’ (ZHA) commitment to 3D printing. “We are always looking to research new design and manufacturing methods with the explicit intention of ‘scaling up’ for applications in the construction industry,” commented Shajay Bhooshan, Associate, ZHA. “3D printed design projects such as this collaboration with Stratasys are of significant importance for the wider industry. The 3D printed chair epitomizes the bi-directional influence between technology and the way we design that we are always striving to create.” As Naomi Kaempfer, Creative Director for Art Fashion Design, Stratasys, explained: “The Zaha Hadid retrospective in Venice provides an opportunity for us all to pay tribute to the iconic, award-winning architect. Zaha Hadid is undoubtedly the greatest female architect [...]
Make Functional Prototypes More Economically
You can make functional prototypes much more economically by using 3D printed injection molds. One of the most dramatic impacts of 3D printing on design and manufacturing is with injection molding. Companies such as Seuffer, Unilever, Arad Group and Whale report significant savings in molding costs and production time by 3D printing injection molds to test designs before mass production and produce small quantities of custom parts. Learn more by viewing this 60-minute webinar as Gil Robinson, Stratasys senior application engineer, explains the what, why and how of 3D printed injection molding. In this webinar, you will learn: When it makes sense to use them. Why companies include them with traditional methods. How much time and cost are saved. What types of materials can be injected. How they enable parts with complex features. Who uses them. Register for this free webinar by clicking on the button below. Register Here