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July 2018
Hot-swappable Media Cartridges from Desktop Metal
Safe-to-handle, hot-swappable media cartridges have a push-to-release design for easy loading/unloading, while RFID-enabled supply monitoring prevents cross-contamination and ensures you never run out of material mid-print. In this video, Matt Barbati (Technical Trainer at Desktop Metal), gives an overview of the cartridge design and how it supports a seamless workflow for in-house metal 3D printing. Learn more by watching the […]
Mastercam 2019 New Model Chamfer Toolpath
As of the latest Mastercam 2019 release, a new toolpath is available for 2D machining. The Model Chamfer toolpath allows you to machine safe horizontal chamfers on solid models. Model Chamfer supports the following:
- Chamfer mill tool type
- Solid edges and faces for Chain geometry
- Surfaces, solids, and meshes for Avoidance model
After selecting your Chain geometry, Model Chamfer has several unique parameters to […]
June 2018
Upcoming Event – 3D Printing’s Role in Manufacturing
We have an upcoming event at the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology called 3D Printing’s Role in Manufacturing. In this seminar, you will learn how HP is accelerating the path to Industrial 3D Manufacturing with the New Jet Fusion 3D 4210 Printing Solution and Expanded Materials Portfolio.
Attend this free event to learn how 3D Printing . . .
- Enables faster […]
Reverse Engineering a Can Holder
We reversed Engineered this 6-pack can holder which is great for quickly snapping cans on to it and easily carry them around. Here’s a brief overview of how we reverse engineered it, improved the design, and then optimized it for injection molding.
First, we used 3D System’s Capture scanner to scan directly into Geomagic’s Design X. With a […]
Mastercam 2019 Is Available for Purchase
In case you haven’t already heard . . . The latest software from the world’s leading CAD/CAM creator has been released and is now available for purchase. Mastercam 2019 was developed to streamline your manufacturing process from job set-up to job completion.
Highlights of Mastercam 2019 include improvements to:
Preparation/Setup
Improve efficiency and reduce job setup time with enhanced CAD model import support, improved part preparation, fixture setup, […]
Join Us for a Live Webcast Featuring HP 3D Printing
Manufacturing Aids: Setting the standard for production lines of the future
HP will be presenting this live webcast on Wednesday, June 27th and it’s free to attend. The HP Jet Fusion 3D Printing’s revolutionary process has opened new possibilities in design and manufacturing, garnering attention for its speed, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Attend this webcast to learn about some of the advantages of using this disruptive technology […]