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October 2020
Metrology Minute – Airfoil Analysis using Control X
Analyzing airfoil shapes is easier than ever using the Control X Airfoil Analysis technology. Upon completion of scanning the airfoil and aligning with the nominal CAD model, the software is able to return dozens of useful parameters necessary for complete airfoil analysis. Some of the parameters include:
- Leading and trailing edge radii
- Leading and trailing edge positions in space
September 2020
Solutionix 3D Scanner
Cimquest recently added a new 3D scanner to our portfolio. It’s called the Solutionix C500 and it is a structured Blue LED scanner. It’s designed to be user friendly so that both novices and experts can operate it with ease. It comes with the scanner, the stand, and an automated rotary 3-axis turntable. It combines well-written, intuitive software with simple, easy-to-learn calibration, scanning, and post-processing […]
Nexa3D xCE-White – a New 3D Printing Material
Nexa3D Unveils xCE-White for 20X Faster Production of Parts and Injection Molding Tools
Nexa3D, the maker of ultrafast polymer production 3D printers, recently announced the immediate availability of a new photoplastic material called xCE-White, a functional polymer for producing end-use plastic parts and injection molding tools in minutes. xCE-White is the fastest single cure material in the company’s portfolio to date, helping deliver 20X productivity increases in AM and boasting high flexural strength comparable only to […]
Seeking Applications Engineering Specialist
Cimquest is hiring and is looking for an Applications Engineering Specialist. Job description below. If you are interested in applying, please provide your resume and salary expectations to careers@cimquest-inc.com.
OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:
This position is for an Application Engineering Specialist for our growing line of 3D Printer solutions including HP and Desktop Metal as well as several other technologies. The specialist will be based out of our 25,000 sq […]
Geomagic Wrap for Point Cloud Editing
Let’s take a look at Geomagic Wrap, a powerful software for point cloud or mesh editing.
Wrap has a collection of tools used for cleaning and finalizing polygonal files to make them suitable for part inspection, reverse engineering, 3D Printing, and more.
The files can come from a traditional CAD system, […]
How Innovative Plastics Is Using Desktop Metal 3D Printing
Using the Studio System by Desktop Metal, Innovative Plastics created mold cavities and cores in far less time – and at significantly less cost – than traditional methods. In addition, the company was able to incorporate features like internal channels into the molds, reducing molding cycle time and increasing their productivity.
The most common manufacturing method for plastic parts, injection molding works by forcing melted plastic into […]