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February 2017
SOLIDWORKS 2017 Convert to Bodies
A new in SOLIDWORKS 2017 called Convert to Bodies will allow you to remove the feature history in a part, while retaining geometric references in the assembly. This new feature comes in handy if you have a simple assembly and you want it to one of your manufacturers, but don’t want to share the feature history of the part you designed.
One option is to save […]
3D Printer or Rapid Prototyping Solution? Spotting the Difference – Part 1
Before diving into your next 3D printing purchase for Rapid Prototyping (RP), let’s put your product development process in focus. The product development process, which transforms a concept into a market-ready product, plays a critical role in both the functional and economic success of your product and parent company.
It is therefore […]
Why Choose Cimquest as Your Mastercam Reseller?
Cimquest has been supplying and supporting Mastercam to the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions for over 25 years and we have been named “Mastercam’s #1 North American Reseller” for the 2nd year in a row! Our customers manufacture incredible products and compete globally every day. They manufacture products for medical, aerospace, military, music instruments and even one-off historical restorations. They have to stay one step ahead of […]
Introducing New Stratasys F123 Series Printers
The Stratasys F123 series of 3D printers offers a more capable, more affordable professional rapid prototyping solution for your entire office. No matter what your previous 3D printing experience, you can quickly master any of the three F123 models. The series has been designed by BMW Designworks, one of the world’s leading industrial design firms, and Stratasys to blend in with any office environment. The enhanced user experience includes […]
3D Printed Drone with Embedded Electronics Flies Where Others Can’t
Can embedded electronics be combined with 3D printing in a high-temperature environment to produce a super heat-resistant drone? Ido Elyon and Stanley Leung of Stratasys Asia Pacific approached PhD student Phillip Keane, who had already successfully launched a CubeSat company, to try to answer this question.
Keane is researching applications of ULTEM 9085, Stratasys’ traceable, aerospace-grade, high-strength FDM 3D printing material, at the Singapore Centre for 3D Printing at NTU (Nanyang Technological University) Singapore. The drone […]
Silicone Molding Workshop – Beyond the Build Plate
On February 9th, Cimquest and MakerBot are hosting an interactive post-processing workshop. The event will walk you through the process of creating silicone molds around 3D printed masters. By attending, you will gain knowledge on how to apply this to your product development process. You’ll also get to take home your final part, as well as the mold, master, and a supplies kit so you […]