Desktop Metal BMD
Desktop Metal BMD In this week’s 2 Minute Tuesday, we delve into the technology that Desktop Metal’s Studio System uses to 3D print metal parts, Bound Metal Deposition (BMD).
The Various Control X Measure Functions
There are many different measurement functions that can be used in Control X Professional. This post will explain what they are and how to use them. We will use the airfoil example above to illustrate the various Control X measure functions available. In the menu below you will find a list of the measurement tools that are available within Control X. These all apply to just the MEAsured data. The Measure Distance function allows you [...]
FreeScan Trak – 2 Minute Tuesday
In this week's 2 Minute Tuesday, we take a look at SHINING 3D's FreeScan Trak, a 3D scanning system that is used to obtain complete and accurate 3D data of medium and large objects by capturing the spatial position of the scanner head in real time with an optical tracker.
Vendor Spotlight: Xact Metal
Vendor Spotlight: Xact Metal Cimquest visits their vendor, Xact Metal, to discover how their 3D printers are made, meet the team, and learn about the company's inner workings.
Forward AM Filament Materials Deliver on Both Performance and Sustainability
BASF Forward AM is deeply committed to sustainability. They are continuously working to reduce the environmental impact of their materials as well as their use of Earth’s precious resources. To both accelerate and justify their efforts, they recently conducted a detailed SEEbalance assessment for 3D printing technologies. Over the past several months they have evaluated the results and are now incorporating them to make their Ultrafuse® products even more sustainable. Whether it is powder bed [...]
Xact Metal XM200G Overview
Xact Metal XM200G Overview In this week's extended 2 Minute Tuesday, we join Xact Metal's Eli Terry as he provides a comprehensive overview of the XM200G 3D printer.
UltiMaker 3D Printers Offer Increased Productivity
Experience improved model arrangement on the virtual build plate, powerful new engine plugins, and remarkable productivity improvements for UltiMaker S series printers in the newest version of Cura! Ultimaker S series 3D printers can now print at up to twice the speed UltiMaker is always on a mission to refine their printers. This includes not only their latest machines but also those already in the hands of the users. This Cura release contains [...]
Reverse Engineering Hinge Replacement
Have you ever considered reverse engineering a cabinet hinge replacement? Just imagine that you have a kitchen cabinet door with a broken hinge. Your wife wants to replace all of the cabinets since they are decades old, but you are determined to find a solution that doesn’t involve a completely new kitchen cabinet purchase and installation. You remove the 20+ year-old hinge and take it with you to the local hardware store, in search of [...]