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3D Printed Mass Customization for Daihatsu’s Copen Cars

By |2016-12-15T14:30:56-05:00August 8th, 2016|Categories: 3D Printing / Additive Mfg, Stratasys|

Daihatsu Motor Company, known for manufacturing compact, lightweight cars, will offer customers customized design elements for car exteriors. Customers will be able to customize their Copen Convertibles with Stratasys 3D printed effect skins. Stratasys FDM 3D printing technology was used to “build” these three-dimensional patterns, called Effect Skins, for the front and rear bumpers of Daihatsu’s Copen 2-door convertible. “Using Stratasys 3D Printing technology to customize and supply parts to customers and to allow self-expression within a [...]

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Handy Scan – Versatile Metrology Solution

By |2016-12-15T14:30:57-05:00August 5th, 2016|Categories: 3D Scanning|

The Handy Scan 3D 700 is a portable yet versatile metrology solution from Creaform. Through 3D scanning, companies can effectively conduct reverse engineering and inspection operations throughout the product development process. The Handy Scan is a handheld laser scanner optimized to meet the demands of engineers. It features 7 lasers that produce a highly detailed point cloud from physical parts and assemblies. To setup the scanner, simply connect it to a laptop or workstation with [...]

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Working With SOLIDWORKS 2016 Edge Flanges

By |2016-12-15T14:30:57-05:00August 3rd, 2016|Categories: SOLIDWORKS, Tech Tips|

In today's episode of “What’s New in SolidWorks 2016” I’m going to show you an enhancement to sheet metal flanges that will allow you to create edge flanges that are longer than the edge to which they are attached. In previous versions of SolidWorks, an edge flange feature would default to the length of the edge of the sheet metal part with no options to manipulate the flange length. This is no longer the case. [...]

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Cimquest Sponsors Villanova Race Car

By |2016-12-15T14:30:57-05:00July 29th, 2016|Categories: 3D Printing / Additive Mfg, News / Promos|

Auto racing can be a fun and exhilarating sport. Reveled by dedicated fans and casual enthusiasts alike, the rapid acceleration, extreme speeds, and powerful roaring of engines delivers a rush of excitement unlike any other event. This year, Cimquest joined in the excitement through our sponsorship of Villanova University’s Formula SAE team, known as Nova Racing. Using 3D printing, we were able to help print a racing part designed by the team’s student engineers. This [...]

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Metal Hydroforming

By |2016-12-15T14:30:58-05:00July 27th, 2016|Categories: 3D Printing / Additive Mfg, Stratasys|

Hydroforming is a demanding process, which uses pressure to force sheet metal to take the form of a mold. It was first adopted before World War II to form metal sheets using liquid as a soft punch. Used in low-volume manufacturing, hydroforming is favored for its ability to fabricate high quality complex parts with achievable weights up to 30% lower than standard units. It is primarily used in the automotive industry to produce engine cradles, [...]

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Handy Scan 3D 700

By |2016-12-15T14:30:58-05:00July 25th, 2016|Categories: 2 Minute Tuesdays, 3D Scanning, 3D Scanning / Reverse Engineering, CQTV|

http://cimquesttv.wistia.com/medias/suk86fsepl?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 A portable and ergonomic laser scanner, the Handy Scan has an impressive accuracy and speed for its size. It achieves repeatable results across all work environments and can function in a range of applications such as concept and CAD design, quality control, tooling, and even assembly/production.

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