Published in: 3D Printing
Stratasys has announced the J850, a new 3D printer that builds upon their previous J750 platform. The J750 is one of very few full-color 3D printing options available today. The J850 adds an extra model material to the J750, giving it not only full-color, but also unmatched multi-material capability. The result is 3D printed prototype
Published in: 3D Printing, Education
Mass-produced products have been made with methods like injection molding, casting, and machining for the entirety of the industrial age. However, a handful of 3D printing companies are aiming to change that, and making additive manufacturing a cost-effective option to create end-use products. Businesses that design and manufacture products will need designers and engineers who
Published in: Customer Success Stories, Manufacturing, 3D Printing
Latrobe Foundry has been a family-owned business since 1933, adding the 4th generation into the mix in 2014. The company manufactures threaded and flanged aluminum pipe fittings using plastic and wood patterns for a variety of industries, including agricultural, chemical, construction, and marine. With their first location in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, they have recently expanded out
Published in: 3D Printing, 3D Printing Materials
The name of the game in new product development is time. Time to prototype iterations, time to market and time of development go hand-in-hand in bringing a new product to the masses. According to the McKinsey Global Institute, for every 7 product ideas, only 1.5 launch. Of those that do launch, only one will yield
Published in: Technical Communications, Visualization
A few weeks ago I went to my very first IKEA store. Let me just say, the hype is real. I was lured in by their modern designs and did purchase a few things. When I got back home and began assembling the light that I purchased it was very clear why companies strive to create documentation
Published in: Manufacturing
Reduce Training Time and Cost by Eliminating a “Training Buddy” through Self-Guided Training using a manufacturing app Quickly training seasonal workforces in groups Customize, Standardize, and Automate Training Workflow Learn what is Industry 4.0 and how it fits in manufacturing How We Train with Manufacturing Apps Today The Association for Talent Development conducted a national
Published in: Manufacturing, 3D Printing
Since last year, the United States imposed worldwide tariffs on steel and aluminum. This has caused increased raw material cost that is becoming a pain for manufacturing businesses. These companies not only rely on steel and aluminum to make the products that they sell, but also use these metals to make tools and fixtures to
Published in: News
Syracuse, NY August 6, 2019. CADimensions Inc. announced today that it has acquired the assets of Unitec. Inc. This merger will give CADimensions the ability to serve the entire North East territory with Dassault Systems 3D Experience and SOLIDWORKS engineering software solutions. “CADimensions and Peter have been friends and allies with Unitec for many years.
Published in: 3D Scanners
Solving Problems with Traditional Quality Control Quality control is the most vital part of your manufacturing facility. Over 85% of manufacturers said it’s the number one thing they want to improve in their facilities. Quality drives the success of the business and grows its reputation by ensuring that customers only receive parts they want. Let’s
Published in: SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD
With so Many Advantages to Using CAM Software, Why do Some Still Program CNC by Hand? The typical response when we ask that question is “That’s just how we’ve always done it.” I fail to understand why companies are still programming by hand due to the limitations and problems associated with it. We will be
