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February 2017
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 […]
January 2017
Cimqust 3D Prints Blue Man Group-Inspired Colorful Tubulum
If you’ve ever watched the Blue Man Group perform, you may have wondered about the series of tubes they strike to create percussive yet melodic notes. It’s called a tubulum, and it’s in the same family of instruments as a xylophone or vibraphone, only it utilizes hollow tubes to create music. The Blue Man Group’s giant tubulum was built from PVC pipes, but we realized that we could create the same effect through 3D printing. […]
3D Printed Medical Models
3D printed medical models have come a long way in helping doctors in their approach to specific surgical procedures. If there is one area where 3D printing excels and that is the best demonstration of unique complex geometry and high value, it is probably medical applications. Every person has a unique body composition and therefore custom solutions and treatments must be tailored to different individuals.
Inspect Freeform Surfaces
There are various types of dial indicators and other manual gauges that can be used to inspect freeform surfaces and determine if they are within tolerance. However, inspecting surface profile tolerances can be quite challenging when you are measuring freeform surfaces.
One solution for this scenario is utilizing Verisurf software along with the CMM […]