We often receive questions regarding 3D printing. Most often people want to know what determines the price of 3D printing services? Part size and geometry understandably affect price, but there are other details that can alter the price of your parts. The following factors will impact the price of printing your 3D part. Material We charge based on the amount of material that’s needed to build your part and what material you choose. Material cost [...]
Robotic arms carry out a wide range of functions in this modern age of manufacturing. With FDM technology, companies can now produce custom end of arm tools tailored to sophisticated applications and processes, at a fraction of the cost. Robotic arms carry out a comprehensive range of tasks, including material handling, sorting, palletizing, transporting, and even inspecting or machining. The EAOT of a robot is the key piece, which interacts with an object, for example [...]
There is a new feature in the design interface of SolidWorks 2016 called “Selection Breadcrumbs” that will allow you to select a part or feature in the graphics area and then refine that selection through the context-based representation of the item, or the “trail of breadcrumbs” connected to the selection. Take this assembly made up of 4 mated parts. When you select a face, you can see all of the mates of the component that [...]
We have expanded our metrology and reverse-engineering product line to include new 3D scanners from Creaform. The Go!SCAN 3D produces fast and reliable measurements in a portable and compact form. With the ability to capture 3D organic shapes in full color, this white light scanner can be used for a diverse range of applications, assisting engineers throughout each step of the product development process. We also offer the Handy Scan 3D, a handheld laser scanner [...]
3D Printing: Revolutionizing Surgery and Improving Outcomes If 3D Printing has only one advantage it is the ability to produce complex, organic shapes. However usually one material is used and as you may have noticed, we don't exactly feel like Lego's, the stuff of most printers. Imagine being able to replicate the exact procedure of transplanting a Kidney or of knowing EXACTLY how a face transplant will be connected because you already tried it out [...]
Aurora Flight Sciences, a Virginia-based manufacturer specializing in advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems, is pushing the envelope of UAV design by teaming up with Stratasys to create the world’s first jet-powered, 3D printed aircraft. Using 80% 3D printed parts, the UAV is composed of Stratasys’ ULTEM™ 9085 lightweight material to achieve flight speeds of over 150 mph. The high-speed system boasts an impressive 9-foot wingspan and weighs in at only 33 lbs. Dan Campbell, [...]
Geomagic Control is a metrology software which accurately compares a CAD file to a scan or point cloud. Offering intuitive inspection features, Control is a widely adopted solution used in parts manufacturing, mold making, aerospace, and medical industries. http://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/2qbfbqtz4o?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640
SolidWorks 2016 offers an improved interface with a balanced color scheme and flexible customization. It supports high pixel density displays and will respond to Microsoft Windows scale settings. http://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/e06gxpjy38?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640
