The Comparison Point Analysis tool in Control X lets you to click on arbitrary point locations on the Reference (CAD) model and compare those to the same point, mapped to the Measured (mesh) model. This is a useful tool for identifying the accuracy of random point locations on the model. The typical method of mapping a point is using the “Along Normal” vector option, radiating from the selected point on the Ref model and projecting [...]
OQTON Inc., formally 3D Systems, will be introducing a subscription-based, software license rental model to complement its perpetual license sales model. Starting in 2023, Geomagic Design X, Control X Professional and Geomagic for Solidworks’ customers will have the option of “renting” these products on an annual basis. The subscription model will ensure users a full year of software updates and bug fixes as well as technical support. The subscription model will be available to both [...]
Metal 3D Printer Resolution Comparison: Desktop Metal Shop vs. Studio In this week's 2 Minute Tuesday, we will examine the difference between the resolution capabilities of Desktop Metal’s Studio 2 System and Desktop Metal’s Shop System.
It's been 5 years since we began our partnership with Hurco CNC and Alta Enterprises. We are extremely happy to continue that relationship by using and showing the great capabilities of their CNC Machines. We first received a Hurco VM 10Ui 5 -axis mill and a Takumi H10 VMC in Sept of 2017. The VM 10Ui has made its way to a new home running production parts and we now have the used Takumi H10 [...]
pic by Lace by Jenny Wu Jenny Wu is a Los Angeles-based jewelry designer that uses her architectural background to create complex designs for her necklaces, rings and bracelets. Her company, Lace by Jenny Wu, makes 3D-printed jewelry in a lot of beautiful designs using SLS -- Selective Laser Sintering -- to essentially melt a powder into shape using lasers as well as printing them in a wax that can then be cast [...]
Mueller Corp. – Case Study: The Endless Possibilities of SLA Replayed from a live webinar held on Nov.29, 2022 Webinar on demand replay of a case study of Mueller Corporation, a user of Formlabs and their SLA technology. In this webinar, we will dive into the various applications for which Ryan Cummings, Manufacturing Engineer for Mueller Corp., uses his Form 3L. By printing manufacturing tools, prototypes, jigs, and fixtures, Mueller Corp. [...]
Desktop Metal, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, has received a $9 million order from a major German automaker for its Binder Jetting (BJT) Additive Manufacturing machines for the mass production of powertrain components. This is the second order from the same automaker in fewer than twelve months, bringing the total amount of production AM machines purchased to $16.9 million to support digitally cast powertrain components for a popular car line. “The Additive Manufacturing industry continues to grow [...]
My Mastercam - Mastercam 2023 In this week's 2 Minute Tuesday, we will take a look at how to locate valuable and free posts, tool libraries, and update patches for your current version of Mastercam as well as the latest information from the manufacturing industry.
