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October 2014
3D Printing Central to Nike’s Continued Growth According to CEO Parker
Reprinted from 3dprint.com
Innovation, innovation, innovation is the manufacturer’s equivalent to the well-known real estate mantra. Top performers like Nike don’t get the luxury of duplicating cookie cutter condos year after year. From moment to moment, the company has to deliver the new with a breakthrough nexus.
At a company known for innovation and acute attention to feedback from its customers, 
Nike president Mike Parker sees innovation in manufacturing as a […]
September 2014
Mastercam Dynamic Motion Moves Past Old Boundaries
Article From: 5/20/2014 Modern Machine Shop, Mark Albert , Editor-in-Chief
The Dynamic Motion option in CNC Software’s Mastercam generates tool paths by following an expansive set of rules that are different from those most CAM software has traditionally followed. The motion of the tool is not defined strictly by boundaries of the area to be machined. Instead, the rules take into consideration not only the area from which metal is to […]
Mastercam X8 Release – Update Your Files
This step by step instructional video shows you the best way to update your existing Mastercam files to X8. In X8 the Update Folder is no longer used, everything is done thru the Migration Utility.
Mastercam X8 Now Available
Mastercam X8 has just been released! Its sleek interface and crisp graphics are the first things you will notice. But it’s the streamlined workflow, toolpath advancements and Dynamic Motion efficiencies that will make the biggest impact on your work environment and profitability.
Enhanced usability and workflow
Streamlined interface and enhanced graphical interaction simplify your work.
Expanded Dynamic Motion
Mastercam’s signature technology is […]
August 2014
FDM and PolyJet 3D Printing: Determining Which Technology is Right for Your Application
There’s recently been a lot of news about FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) and PolyJet 3D printing technologies. So, when entering the market for an additive manufacturing system, it’s beneficial to have a deeper understanding of the differences between the two technologies to select the 3D printer with the right set of capabilities for your business.
After all, each technology builds parts its own way and each provides a variety of attractive benefits and capabilities. Say that […]
July 2014
How would you rather work?
In today’s broadcast of Cimquest TV you will see Mastercam’s Dynamic Lathe Toolpaths in action. What are the differences between the new Dynamic Motion toolpaths in Mastercam and traditional toolpath technology? Enjoy today’s broadcast called: How would you rather work?