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January 2016
SolidWorks 2016 – Selection Breadcrumb
There is a new feature in the design interface of SolidWorks 2016 called “Selection Breadcrumbs” that will allow you to select a part or feature in the graphics area and then refine that selection through the context-based representation of the item, or the “trail of breadcrumbs” connected to the selection.
Take this assembly made up of 4 mated parts.
New 3D Scanners from Creaform
We have expanded our metrology and reverse-engineering product line to include new 3D scanners from Creaform. The Go!SCAN 3D produces fast and reliable measurements in a portable and compact form. With the ability to capture 3D organic shapes in full color, this white light scanner can be used for a diverse range of applications, assisting engineers throughout each step of the product […]
Stratasys Medical Applications Reshape Patient Care
3D Printing: Revolutionizing Surgery and Improving Outcomes
If 3D Printing has only one advantage it is the ability to produce complex, organic shapes. However usually one material is used and as you may have noticed, we don’t exactly feel like Lego’s, the stuff of most printers.
Imagine being able to replicate the exact procedure of transplanting a Kidney or of knowing EXACTLY how a face transplant will be connected because you already tried it out before […]
World’s First Jet-Powered, 3D Printed UAV Tops 150 MPH with Lightweight Stratasys Materials
Aurora Flight Sciences, a Virginia-based manufacturer specializing in advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems, is pushing the envelope of UAV design by teaming up with Stratasys to create the world’s first jet-powered, 3D printed aircraft.
Using 80% 3D printed parts, the UAV is composed of Stratasys’ ULTEM™ 9085 lightweight material to achieve flight speeds of over 150 mph. The high-speed system boasts an impressive 9-foot wingspan and weighs in at only 33 lbs. Dan Campbell, Aerospace […]
Design Evolution through 3D Printing
United Tool & Die is a prominent tube, duct, and sheet metal fabricator operating in the aerospace industry. Founded in 1925 and based in West Hartford, CT, their customer base includes acclaimed aerospace leaders such as Boeing, Pratt & Whitney, and Sikorsky. UTD has flourished in the aerospace field due to an unyielding dedication towards innovation and continuous process improvement. They’ve recently implemented […]
Cimquest on HealthTec Talk Live
Our President & CEO Rob Hassold was interviewed on HealthTech Talk Live at the MD&M Philadelphia Conference 2015, hosted by Jill Schiaparelli. Rob explained some of the latest advancements in manufacturing including efficiencies in traditional subtractive manufacturing, as well as the new materials available for 3D printing. He showed off a bicycle frame that Cimquest designed and 3D printed in-house and explained some of the ways 3D printing is helping in the medical industry. Watch the interview below.