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June 2024
MAG Orthotics: Transforming Insole Production with 3D Printing Technology
MAG Orthotics, based in Sheffield, UK, is at the forefront of revolutionizing the orthotic and podiatry industry through the adoption of advanced 3D printing technology. By partnering with Additive-X and Fit360, the company is moving away from traditional manufacturing methods, aiming to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and product quality through a fully digital workflow.
Challenges in Traditional Orthotics Manufacturing
The orthotic industry has long relied on conventional manufacturing […]
Introducing Ultimaker Factor 4 Print Process Reporting
This UltiMaker Factor 4 feature is game-changing
Print Process Reporting is included with every UltiMaker Factor 4, bringing users a new level of confidence through precision and validation.
That sounds good. But what is Print Process Reporting? And how does it work?
In a nutshell, this feature provides detailed, post-print reports within 15 minutes of job completion. It also monitors and evaluates critical print parameters to ensure each print adheres to predefined quality standards.
Tracking data on extrusion […]
Mastercam’s New Website Features Localization
Did you know that Mastercam recently launched a new localized website? It features language translation of top pages in International Spanish, as well as Simplified Chinese.
The overall structure of the Mastercam website remains the same but now features an updated homepage and more straightforward site navigation.
Updated Homepage
The page now features easy-access links to our most-visited pages, including Mastercam Products, our Add-Ons, industries served, and what’s […]
Audi Sport Benefits from 3D-printed Tools, Jigs, and Fixtures
Audi Sport: 3D-printed tools, jigs and fixtures in a day instead of weeks
When the new Audi E-Tron GT was introduced, the Audi Sport Bôllinger Höfe location in Heilbronn, Germany, rapidly needed almost 200 new tools, jigs, and fixtures for its production. Designing these tools costs a lot of time. And outsourcing the production can sometimes take many weeks to months. This is where design automation and 3D printing delivered an unparalleled workflow for Audi […]
Formlabs New General Purpose 3D Printing Resins
Formlabs’ New General Purpose Resins Make 3D Prints Faster, Stronger, and More Affordable
Since Formlabs’ Grey Resin was announced in 2011 and shipped with the first iteration of Form 1, Formlabs customers have relied on General Purpose Resins for the majority of their printing. Over a decade and 400 million parts later, that still holds true; Formlabs General Purpose Resins are the backbone of […]
America’s Cutting Edge Partners with Mastercam
America’s Cutting Edge (ACE) Adds Mastercam as a Featured Option for Program Participants
What is ACE?
America’s Cutting Edge (ACE) is a program managed by the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) designed to reestablish American leadership in the machine tool industry through transformative thinking, technological innovation, and workforce development.
ACE connects top national experts with students and incumbent industrial workers from diverse backgrounds, levels of education, […]