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July 2016
Metal Hydroforming
Hydroforming is a demanding process, which uses pressure to force sheet metal to take the form of a mold. It was first adopted before World War II to form metal sheets using liquid as a soft punch. Used in low-volume manufacturing, hydroforming is favored for its ability to fabricate high quality complex parts with achievable weights up to 30% lower than standard units.
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Björk Performs in 3D Printed Mask
The Icelandic music and film icon Björk has taken yet another fashion-forward step. Before an invitation-only audience at Tokyo’s Miraikan Museum, Björk performed in a 3D printed mask designed by MIT professor, designer and innovator Neri Oxman. Inspired by Björk’s most recent album, Vulnicura, Oxman, renowned in design circles for her use of 3D printing and biomimicry in particular, used 3D scans of Björk’s face to create […]
Industry Leading 3D Printing With MakerBot Replicator
Cimquest provides the leading Stratasys 3D printing solutions and our current promotions will give your company the leverage to go from concept to final product faster, cheaper, and with fewer mistakes. There’s never been a better time to enter into the additive manufacturing world to take advantage of the most powerful range of technology and materials.
The Makerbot Replicator Essentials Bundle offers reliability, ease of use, and convenience […]
uPrint Professional Grade 3D Printers
uPrint offers professional grade 3D printers at consumer based prices. And now, for a limited time, you can get up to a 30% discount on them.
Do you need a reliable 3D printer that delivers multiple design concept iterations and complex, durable prototypes – with exceptional repeatability and accuracy? Do you also want an advanced 3D printer that’s built to last, comes ready to […]
Creating Rods and Tubes in SolidWorks 2016
SolidWorks 2016 includes an enhancement to sweeping solids, cuts, and surfaces that will allow you to create a solid rod or hollow tub along a sketch line, edge or curve directly on a model without having to create a new sketch. This is possible with the new “circular profile” option in sweeping operations.
The example part above has several edges that can […]
Tips and Tricks Using FDM Materials in 3D Printing
Currently, about 75% of all new 3D printers sold are FDM printers, and quite a few of them are used in business environments. The Stratasys Fortus family of commercial FDM 3D printers are used in high-production facilities through industries as diverse as consumer products, automotive, aerospace and even medical applications. Stratasys also offers some of the more advanced FDM 3D printing materials on the market, many of them with incredible end-use applications.
