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June 2024

PostPro SFX Desktop Vapor Smoothing Wins prestigious TCT Award

By |June 14th, 2024|3D Printing / Additive Mfg|

PostPro SFX Desktop Vapor Smoothing Wins prestigious TCT Award

On Wednesday 5th June 2024 almost 250 additive manufacturing industry professionals gathered at the National Conference Centre, Birmingham, UK to celebrate the winners of the prestigious TCT Awards. And the winner in the Post-Processing category was the PostPro SFX Desktop Vapor Smoothing from Additive Manufacturing Technologies. Our SFX is currently on its way to our Cimquest Headquarters in NJ […]

3D Printing Watertight Parts at NOAA

By |June 12th, 2024|3D Printing / Additive Mfg, FormLabs|

To fight coral reef loss, scientists and researchers at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) and their partner institutions are utilizing innovative methods to survey coral in the wild, reproduce certain conditions under controlled settings in labs, and then cultivate new species of coral that can better withstand the extreme environments of today.

The AOML has turned to 3D printing to facilitate their field and lab research. Using Formlabs printers has helped to standardize, as […]

Why Post-Processing Is Important in 3D Printing

By |June 7th, 2024|3D Printing / Additive Mfg|

3D Printing Post-Processing

A reprint from https://www.3dnatives.com/

When we talk about 3D printing, it goes without saying that most would think first about the actual printing process. However, additive manufacturing comprises several stages, from modeling to final part, including design and optimization, slicing, 3D printing and post-processing. As post-processing is the final step, carried out after additive manufacturing of a part, it is the one that […]

Analyze Large Bores with Control X Geometry Deviation

By |June 5th, 2024|Technology|

The Geometry Deviation tool in Control X may be used to compare all the parameters of an analytic feature in a scan to the nominal CAD model. This tool provides the ability to thoroughly analyze cylinders whereby the values for both the nominal CAD model and the paired (scan) data are compared. In many cases, the most common feature to check is a cylinder. In this Metrology Minute we are going to show you how […]

Swing into the Future: 3D Printing’s Role in Modern Golf

By |June 5th, 2024|Technology|

In the world of golf, precision and innovation go hand in hand. The quest for the perfect putter has led enthusiasts and professionals alike to explore various materials, designs, and technologies. Enter the realm of 3D printing—a groundbreaking technology that is redefining the boundaries of golf equipment. Please join us at one of our upcoming events:

“Cimquest Manufacturing Expo: Teeing Up Innovation” on June 11th at our headquarters, […]

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