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Behind the Design of the World’s Largest Lens

By |2017-12-12T09:59:19-05:00November 29th, 2017|Categories: 3D Printing / Additive Mfg, FormLabs|

Reprint from www.formlabs.com  Today, the world’s largest lens is located in a lighthouse on Oahu, Hawaii. The Fresnel lens at Makapu’u Point, 12 feet tall, 8 feet wide, and painstakingly crafted out of glass, has held the title since 1893. This coming Valentine’s Day, the title will transition to a new lens: a 10-by-12-foot Fresnel lens made of interlocking 3D printed bricks. The installation, Window to the Heart, is a collaboration between Formlabs head of [...]

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Hybrid Smoothing- Mastercam 2018

By |2017-12-28T08:48:39-05:00November 27th, 2017|Categories: CQTV, MC 2018 Video Series|

https://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/mrabmgjfmy?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640   Sharp corner smoothing is now available in the 3D high-speed hybrid toolpath. This feature will help refine your machined finishes and create more fluid motion in your programs.  

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Employee Spotlight – Genise Postell

By |2017-12-12T10:05:18-05:00November 17th, 2017|Categories: News / Promos|

In today’s Employee Spotlight we are featuring Genise Postell, the Senior Office Administrator here at Cimquest. Here’s a little information that will help you get to know her a little better . . . What are your responsibilities at Cimquest? My main responsibility is to process Mastercam maintenance renewal orders and 3D printer orders. What industry do you come from? I have worked in a few different industries: restaurant, architectural, landscape, retail, hotel, etc. Where are [...]

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Employee Spotlight – Tom Kryger

By |2017-12-12T10:06:38-05:00November 10th, 2017|Categories: News / Promos|

In today’s Employee Spotlight we are featuring Tom Kryger, an Applications Engineer here at Cimquest. Let’s get to know Tom a little better . . . What are your responsibilities at Cimquest?  Application Engineer. What industry do you come from?  Manufacturing Where are you from (hometown)?  Phillipsburg, NJ What is your educational background?  High School, Technical How long have you worked at Cimquest?  2 Years. What are your hobbies?  Fishing, outdoors, and making things. What [...]

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SolidWorks 2018 UI Enhancements

By |2017-12-29T08:46:41-05:00November 8th, 2017|Categories: SOLIDWORKS, Tech Tips|

SolidWorks 2018 is now out to the public so let’s take a look at five new enhancements that will allow you to get better acquainted with the User Interface of this release. Right off the bat, when you start up SolidWorks, you’ll notice that there is a new Welcome Dialog Box. It’s a one-stop shop for functionality that used to be found in the Task Pane. For example, the Home tab allows you to open [...]

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Reverse Engineer a BMW Speaker

By |2017-12-28T08:54:34-05:00November 6th, 2017|Categories: 2 Minute Tuesdays, 3D Scanning / Reverse Engineering, CQTV|

https://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/p4uotsh9xe?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640   Today we reverse engineer a broken BMW speaker frame through 3D scanning, and then print a new replacement part using our HP Jet Fusion 4200. The freeform shape of the frame proved to be a challenge but with the right tools, we were able to effectively reconstruct the part in CAD.  

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