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April 2017
SOLIDWORKS 2017 Patterns and Features UI
In today’s blog post we are going to introduce three new enhancements to Parts and Features in SolidWorks 2017. The first one has to do with using Instances to Skip in patterns. When creating a pattern, SolidWorks would already give you the flexibility to remove a pattern instance by clicking on the pink spheres; this way you weren’t bound to the array produced. […]
New Dynamic High-Efficiency Milling Training
The next Cimquest Dynamic High-Efficiency Milling course is set to run April 11-13, 2017 at HFO Pittsburgh, Warrendale PA. If you are looking for more ways to stay competitive in today’s rapidly changing manufacturing environment it is imperative that you stay on top of new and emerging technologies. This new Manufacturing Training series will take you to the next level and improve […]
March 2017
Employee Spotlight – Jim Snodgrass
And now it’s time to introduce you to another Cimquest employee, Jim Snodgrass. Jim is one of our 3D printer sales guys and here’s some more interesting facts about him.
What are your responsibilities at Cimquest?
Large Frame 3D Printer Sales
What industry do you come from?
CQ was my first real job after college. I’ve also done odd jobs including construction and being a waiter.
Where are you from (hometown)?
Born in […]
Go!Scan Portable 3D Scanner
The Go!Scan 3D portable handheld scanner delivers high-quality 3D models with reliable measurements. It weighs a little over 2lbs and has an ergonomic grip providing simple ease of use.
Similar to Creaform’s HandyScan, it has a USB and power cable which connects directly to your laptop or workstation. Upon setup, typical objects can be […]
Stratasys Expands Horizons for Rapid Prototyping
Design verification prototype of medical device tubing 3D printed in PolyJet Agilus30 material.
Stratasys just launched two new materials for 3D printing and rapid prototyping customers. Agilus30 is a flexible PolyJet material family (available in black and translucent colors), providing enhanced tear resistance and superior rubber-like quality. It’s ideal for product design verification and even some functional performance tests.
At the other end […]
Cimquest Expands 3D Printing Services
We recently acquired the next generation Stratasys Fortus 900mc, a robust FDM production 3D printer built for functional prototyping, manufacturing aids, tooling and short-run direct digital manufacturing. This addition has expanded our 3D printing services department by increasing our capacity to print large scale parts and larger volume projects. This means you now have the option to print parts in the newly released Nylon 6 engineering-grade […]