Mastercam 2025 Migration
Mastercam 2025 Migration | 2 Minute Tuesday In this week's 2 Minute Tuesday, we demonstrate how to migrate your machine definitions and post files from previous versions of Mastercam to Mastercam 2025.
Programming your CMM from within Mastercam
Most CMM’s will ship with a language-based CMM programming software package that is powerful but very time-consuming to learn and challenging to master. It is therefore very common for job shops and manufacturing facilities to have just a single CMM programmer who has gone through the painstaking efforts of becoming proficient with the software. But what happens when that person goes on vacation, is out sick, or leaves the company? Many shops own very expensive [...]
What’s New in Geomagic Design X 2024.2
A new version of Geomagic Design X has been release and is now available for you to download and try out. Here are the most important changes and new feature highlights in Geomagic Design X 2024.2: Important notice about plug-ins The following plug-ins have been removed from the built-in plug-in list: Geomagic Capture AICON Konica Minolta VIVID Konica Minolta RANGE5/RANGE7 You can find the instructions for using these hardware plug-ins for scanning on the Oqton [...]
Freeform Plus – Exporting a Clay Model for 3D Printing
Freeform Plus – Exporting a Clay Model for 3D Printing In this week's 2 minute Tuesday, we revisit a very popular webinar presented several months ago titled, “Redefining Patient-Specific 3D Design,” to discuss how a clay model can be exported for 3D printing applications from Oqton's Freeform Plus.
MAG Orthotics: Transforming Insole Production with 3D Printing Technology
MAG Orthotics, based in Sheffield, UK, is at the forefront of revolutionizing the orthotic and podiatry industry through the adoption of advanced 3D printing technology. By partnering with Additive-X and Fit360, the company is moving away from traditional manufacturing methods, aiming to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and product quality through a fully digital workflow. Challenges in Traditional Orthotics Manufacturing The orthotic industry has long relied on conventional manufacturing processes, which are often labor-intensive and time-consuming. Traditional [...]
Introducing Ultimaker Factor 4 Print Process Reporting
This UltiMaker Factor 4 feature is game-changing Print Process Reporting is included with every UltiMaker Factor 4, bringing users a new level of confidence through precision and validation. That sounds good. But what is Print Process Reporting? And how does it work? In a nutshell, this feature provides detailed, post-print reports within 15 minutes of job completion. It also monitors and evaluates critical print parameters to ensure each print adheres to predefined quality standards. Tracking [...]
“Cimquest Manufacturing Expo: Teeing Up Innovation” Event Recap
"Cimquest Manufacturing Expo: Teeing Up Innovation" Event Recap In this week’s 2 Minute Tuesday, we enjoy a recap of our event, "Cimquest Manufacturing Expo: Teeing Up Innovation". Thank you to all of our vendors that joined us and to all those who attended!
Audi Sport Benefits from 3D-printed Tools, Jigs, and Fixtures
Audi Sport: 3D-printed tools, jigs and fixtures in a day instead of weeks When the new Audi E-Tron GT was introduced, the Audi Sport Bôllinger Höfe location in Heilbronn, Germany, rapidly needed almost 200 new tools, jigs, and fixtures for its production. Designing these tools costs a lot of time. And outsourcing the production can sometimes take many weeks to months. This is where design automation and 3D printing delivered an unparalleled workflow [...]